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CGI IMPACT RESISTANT VIDEOS

demo2CGI Windows & Doors Live Impact Demonstration
To demonstrate an impact resistant windows ability to withstand damage and still perform during a hurricane, a nine foot 2x4 is fired at a speed of 50 feet per second; first at a single pane window and then at an impact window.

 

 

 

demo2Impact Resistant Window Cycling Test Demonstration
After an impact resistant window has been impacted twice it undergoes a hurricane simulation test designed to simulate both positive and negative pressures exerted by a hurricane on structures. This test plays a role in determining the maximum design pressure for which a product is approved. The test consists of 9,000 total pressure cycles that range from 1–3 seconds in duration.

 

 

demoCGI Windows & Doors Architectural Symposium
CGI sponsored an architectural symposium in Deerfield Beach on March 7, 2008. Over 80 architects attended and earned 3 AIA learning units.

 

 

 

 

2008 Bahamas Weather Conference-Building Codes
Nannette Lockwood, Director of Legislative affairs for Solutia (the manufacturer of a PVP interlayer that is part of an impact resistant window) talks to building professionals at the 2008 Bahamas Weather Conference-Building Codes seminar about the importance and the development of the building code in protecting properties against hurricanes.

 

 

 

demoNoise Reduction Demonstration
Noise from airplane jet engine is played, while opening and closing impact resistant window to illustrate sound reduction properties of a CGI impact resistant window. CGI impact resistant doors and windows are designed to achieve a significant reduction in the transmission of sound. The combination of laminated glass and low air infiltration provides for a quieter, more private home or business.

 

 

demoSecurity and Safety
CGI impact resistant glass provides 24/7 protection against intruders for you, your family and your belongings. Even if the glass cracks, it will remain in place, resisting glass fallout.

 

 

 

 

demoBreak-In
CGI’s Windows & Doors prevent break-in. Hear from one of our customers on how CGI’s impact resistant French Doors prevented a break in while the family was in the home.