What are hurricane resistant aluminum systems?
Hurricane resistant aluminum systems are commercial storefront, curtain wall, and entrance systems engineered to withstand high winds and windborne debris in hurricane-prone regions.
Where are hurricane resistant systems commonly used?
They are commonly used in coastal commercial buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, retail centers, hospitality projects, government buildings, and other structures located in high-wind regions.
What is the difference between hurricane resistant systems and standard storefront systems?
Hurricane resistant systems are engineered to meet impact and wind-load requirements for severe weather conditions, while standard storefront systems are designed for typical commercial applications without hurricane performance requirements.
What is impact resistant glazing?
Impact resistant glazing typically combines laminated glass with engineered framing systems to help protect buildings from windborne debris during severe weather events.
Do hurricane resistant systems meet coastal building code requirements?
Trulite hurricane resistant systems are tested to meet applicable building code requirements for coastal and high-wind regions. Specific compliance depends on the selected system and project location.
What products are included in the Resistor® Hurricane Resistant Systems family?
Trulite Resistor® product family includes impact resistant storefront systems, thermal storefront systems, commercial entrance doors, and related aluminum framing solutions designed for hurricane-prone applications.
Can hurricane resistant systems be customized?
Yes. Trulite's Resistor® systems are available in multiple configurations, glazing options, finishes, and framing depths to accommodate a wide variety of commercial project requirements.
Can hurricane resistant systems be integrated with entrance doors?
Yes. Resistor® storefront systems can be paired with compatible impact resistant entrance doors to create a complete commercial entrance solution.
Are hurricane resistant storefront systems energy efficient?
Thermal hurricane resistant systems are designed to help improve energy performance while maintaining the impact resistance required for coastal commercial buildings.
How do I choose the right hurricane resistant system for my project?
Selecting the appropriate hurricane resistant system depends on project location, design wind loads, glazing requirements, building code compliance, and architectural goals. Trulite offers a variety of Resistor® systems designed to meet different commercial project requirements.