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What Kind of Glass Is Hurricane Glass?<\/h1>

A plain-language guide for homeowners in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Kendall, Naples, Fort Myers and Boca Raton on how hurricane glass is built and why it matters for your windows and doors.<\/p>

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By Jonathan Rodriguez \u00b7 Published November 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Hurricane glass is impact-resistant laminated glass. It is two or more layers of glass bonded around a plastic layer, so the pane resists flying debris and stays in its frame after a hit. People asking “What kind of glass is hurricane glass?” usually want a plain answer and a way to check the windows they already have. This guide gives both, with a focus on homes in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Kendall, Boca Raton, Naples, and Fort Myers.<\/p>\n

What Hurricane Glass Means in Everyday Use<\/h2>\n

Hurricane glass is the everyday name for impact-resistant glass. It is built to handle windborne debris and the pressure changes that come with a storm. Homeowners, contractors, and sellers often use “hurricane glass” and “impact glass” to mean the same thing. Impact glass is not a different substance. It is a specific way of building glass for impact. Think of the name as shorthand, not a guarantee of any particular rating. Because the names are used loosely, the label on the glass and the approval paperwork tell you more than the name does. For the broader picture, read our impact windows guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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How Laminated Impact Glass Is Built<\/h2>\n

Impact glass is laminated. Two or more layers of glass are bonded together with a plastic interlayer between them. Manufacturers press the layers together under heat and pressure so the bond holds. Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is the most common interlayer. Some products use SentryGlas (SGP) ionoplast instead. When debris strikes the pane, the interlayer holds the broken pieces in place. The pane resists penetration rather than falling away into the room. The interlayer can also help filter UV light, which many owners notice day to day. Thickness and interlayer type vary by product and by the rating the product was tested to. That means two windows that both say “impact” can still differ in build. Check the rating, not just the word.<\/p>\n

How Hurricane Glass Differs From Tempered and Standard Glass<\/h2>\n

Hurricane glass differs most in what happens after impact: it stays in the frame. Standard annealed glass breaks into large, sharp pieces that can travel into a home. Tempered glass is heat-treated to be stronger. When it breaks, it crumbles into small pieces, which lowers some injury risk. But tempered glass is not designed to stay in the frame after an impact, so it alone is not hurricane-impact glass. In a storm, the difference between a pane that stays put and one that falls out can matter a great deal for the people inside.<\/p>\n