Hurricane impact resistant windows provide continuous protection from wind borne debris. The advantages are numerous: no shutters to put up, no plywood to cut and put up - in other words, continuous protection. Likewise, the windows are structurally part of the host so it is much more difficult for wind to get behind the windows and pull them off which can occur for shutters and plywood.

 
Impact resistant windows are designed, tested and built to withstand certain conditions and are a excellent product
for storm protection. It can break if struck or damaged but is designed to remain in the opening to help protect the structure from collapse due to winds, pressure and other factors.