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Hurricane Classifications

Category 1: 74-95 mph

Category 3: 111-129 mph - Major hurricane

Category 5: 157+ mph - Catastrophic

Building Code Terms

HVHZ: High-Velocity Hurricane Zone

Design Wind Speed: 175 mph for Miami-Dade

Wind-Borne Debris Region: Within one mile of coast

Product Terms

Impact-Resistant Glazing: Passes large missile test

Laminated Glass: Glass bonded to interlayer

Secondary Water Barrier: Sealed roof deck