Find a Dealer in Your AreaARTICLE SUMMARY:
- Weather Protection Windows are designed for specific climates.
- How to choose windows for Summer Heat.
- Windows that insulate against cold.
- Choosing features that protect against high wind and blowing rain.
- What can be done to protect against hail?
It’s no secret that the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area experiences a wide variety of weather associated with the seasons. We live in a humid subtropical climate, leading to distinct seasonal weather events. Prevent window damage with weather protection windows.
What Do The Window Experts Offer?
The Window Experts operates under demands of being the Best in these three area: Best Products, Best People, Best Processes. You’ll be able to choose from nearly 2 dozen brands offering the widest section of frame materials and feature sets. You’ll meet with the kindest most professional staff members in this industry. Finally, by following the best procedures throughout your project, you’ll get 5 Star service with all your interaction with us.
How About Weather Protection Windows For The DFW Area?
Summer:
- Hot and Humid: Temperatures can often exceeding 100°F. High humidity just multiples the heat.
- Prolonged Heat Waves: The relentless heat can last for days.
- Afternoon/Evening Thunderstorms: Brief, scattered thunderstorms are possible.
- Lower Humidity Later in Summer: Humidity drops a bit in late summer keeping “feels like” temps in the low to mid 90’s.
Fall:
- Pleasant Temperatures: We get more comfortable temperatures in the Fall.
- Increased Rainfall: Rainfall chances tend be high due to Fall being typically our wettest season.
- Severe Weather Possible: With strong thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are possible.
- Weather protection windows will make your home more comfortable year round.
Winter:
- Mild Temperatures: Winters are generally mild, with daytime high temps in the 50s and lows in the 30s.
- Temperature Variability: But with storms and cold fronts from Canada and our Northern States, temperature swings can bring sudden and substantial drops in temperature.
- Freezing Precipitation: Warm, humid air overriding cold, dry air can lead to freezing rain and sleet, causing hazardous road conditions.
- Snow is Rare: Most winter precipitation falls as rain. Light snow showers occasionally with little accumulations.
- Occasional Cold Spells: While generally mild, periods of colder temperatures with lows in the teens or even single digits can occur, although they are usually short-lived.
Spring (March – May):
- Warm and Pleasant: Temperatures rise steadily, with mild and comfortable conditions prevailing.
- Peak for Severe Weather: Spring is the most active period for severe thunderstorms. The collision of cool, dry air from the north and warm, moist air from the Gulf Coast frequently generates strong storms.
- Tornadoes: DFW is located at the lower end of “Tornado Alley,” and the risk of tornadoes is highest in the spring, particularly in April and May.
- Large Hail and Damaging Winds: Severe thunderstorms often produce large hail and strong, damaging winds.
- Heavy Rainfall and Flooding: Spring typically sees the highest amounts of rainfall, which can lead to flash flooding, especially during intense thunderstorms.
Of course, none of that is news to any North Texas resident. Our homes and our windows take a beating from Wind, Rain, Heat, and Hail. Get help with weather protection windows from The Window Experts.
So What Can You Do About It?
Heat: Look for and compare the NFRC labels on windows at our showroom and ask your field consultant about the SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) number best for your home. Windows with two or more panes of Low-E coated glass with Argon gas offer the best protection from heat gain. They are better at insulating your home and filtering our damaging ultra-violet rays from the sun. The coatings of low emissivity of silver (microscopic and invisible) reflect heat away from your home. Quality replacement windows will also have a good U-Factor number which tells you how good of an insulator the window is.
Wind: Wind puts a constant force of pressure on your windows. The bigger the windows are, the more force per square foot there will be. Also, wind can cause airborne debris to crash into and break your windows. The measurement of design pressure is what tells you how resistant to wind pressure a window is. Look for DP40 ratings for protection against category 4 force winds. DP50 and higher for cat 5 force winds and especially for coastal regions. All our windows contain double strength glass for a degree of break resistance.
Rain: In severe thunderstorms, wind is combined with heavy rain. A poorly constructed or even a great window installed incorrectly is going to leak. Wind can force rain into hairline sized gaps and cracks. With our professional installation crews and the processes they follow, we offer a Lifetime Leak-Free Guarantee.
Hail: Hail is the most common reason for filing homeowners insurance claims. Hail can dent window frames and break the glass. Our Cardinal LoE3 366 glass helps prevent some breakage risk but, for more protection, ask about tempered glass and laminated glass. Tempered glass is commonly used adjacent to exit points of your home due to its pattern of breaking into small, non life threatening pieces. Laminated glass is two sheets of glass pressed together with a vinyl sheet between them. Used in combination with fortified frames, laminated and tempered glass is great protection from the most extreme weather.
Ready To Shop For Weather Protection Windows For Your DFW Home?
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