An investment in hurricane impact resistant Windows and Doors for your home or commercial property is a very wise decision. Hurricane resistant impact windows and doors go through a series of rigorous tests. The objective of these tests is to ensure that the windows and doors, typically the weakest elements of a structure, do not compromise the home during a storm.
 
Hurricane impact resistant windows and doors are designed to resist the penetration of flying debris, thus protecting a structure from wind infiltration. The most severe hurricane damage to a structure is typically caused by penetrating a structure and allowing winds to enter, creating internal pressure that can cause structural damage. An impact product can only be classified as such after it has met the hurricane or wind-borne debris requirements, also known as hurricane codes, of an approved code body such as Miami-Dade, Florida Building or the International Building Code.
 
Selecting your impact window and door choice is a smart investment for the following reasons:

• Impact resistant products increase the resale value of your property
• Impact products will lower your property insurance premiums in most instances
• Laminated impact glass reduces energy requirements for heating and cooling your property
• Laminated impact glass provides improved security against intruders
• Laminated glass eliminates up to 99% of UV ray damage to your interior furnishings
• Laminated impact glass reduces outside noise transmission into the interior of your home or property

CGI, founded in 1992, is one of the original pioneers in design and manufacture of high performance impact hurricane resistant windows and doors. CGI’s reputation for building high quality windows and doors makes CGI’s products the preferred choice of architects, developers, builders and homeowners wherever impact resistant windows and doors are required. CGI’s complete line of windows and doors are custom manufactured to enhance the aesthetics of every architectural style while delivering protection from the most extreme weather conditions. All of CGI’s products are proudly made in the USA.
 
Blast Resistant Products
 
The threat from terrorist bomb explosions is one of the most difficult and challenging issues facing glazing professionals today. As the bomb has become the weapon of choice for terrorist attacks, glass fragmentation hazards have been identified as a main cause of injury in the targeted site as well as the surrounding areas. In response to this growing concern, CGI has created its Commercial Series – bomb blast product line of Casement, Project-out/Awning, Single Hung, Fixed and Horizontal Rolling Windows, as well as Swing and Sliding Glass Doors. CGI also offers pre-glazed blast resistant storefront window walls and commercial swing doors. These products are available for new construction, retrofit, and historical renovation.
 
CGI’s Blast Resistant Commercial Series windows and doors are unique in a variety of ways. The products are tested to meet both hurricane impact standards and blast resistant standards in one package. Not only does CGI doors lead the industry in hurricane impact ratings, these products have also been tested up to 7.1 psi and 46 psi ms, making them some of the strongest blast resistant products available today. CGI’s blast products are available in very large sizes. With single hungs up to 10 feet tall, sliding glass doors with 5 x10 panels and entry doors up to 9’ tall, CGI’s blast resistant products offer a variety of sizes and configurations. Aesthetics are another CGI advantage. CGI’s blast products are available with attractive Ogee muntins and glazing beads, custom color and Aspen wood grain finishes and a variety of tinted and coated glass options. Whether the specification calls for a commercial heavy duty look, or a luxurious residential feeling, CGI’s blast resistant products will meet the most demanding design requirements.
 
Entry Doors
 
CGI’s Estate Entrances Collection of entry door systems have been designed with unparalleled strength, security and durability in mind, while offering the distinctive sightlines and luxury designs that the most demanding architects require. The doors are made custom to your size requirements and needs. Choose from a large selection of traditional and contemporary styles and options including our accompanying matching sidelites and transoms. If you are considering a wood door, be sure to consider our Estate Entrances Aspen collection which gives you a large selection of designs having the look of wood doors but without the decay and maintenance issues. To ensure product excellence, our impact and intruder resistant Estate Entrances Collection of doors are built custom with top of the line components including stainless steel fasteners, multiple layers of weather-stripping and silicone sealants. Our Estate Entrances collection of luxury entry door systems includes our patented concealed three point lock system providing you with the added comfort of our unique single operation three points of locking protection. Choose from a variety of glass types, color choices, hardware options and components such as solid brass or stainless steel hinges. Whether you are replacing your existing entry way or designing your new luxury custom home, CGI has the product for you.