Weathering the Storm: These Sturdy Products Resist Wind, Water and Flying Debris

LifeGuard Windows

A layer of polyvinyl butyral bonded between panes of heat-strengthened glass gives Weather Shield's LifeGuard windows and doors added durability. Styles include casement, awning, double-hung tilt, and direct-set shaped windows and French sliding, swing-out, and radius-top French swinging patio doors. The products' extruded aluminum-clad exteriors can be pre-finished in standard or custom colors or in one of eight anodized options. Interior finishes include painted pine or a choice of five wood species. Weather Shield Mfg., 800.538.8836; www.weathershield.com.

Impact Series Wind-Resistant Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors

The MW Classic Impact Series of wind-resistant vinyl windows and patio doors combines high-performance laminated glass with a reinforced inner layer to stand up to airborne objects, including large-missile impact tests. Every single-hung and casement window and sliding patio door comes with energy-efficient warm-edged glass and sashes that tilt in for easy cleaning. Architectural windows are also available. Choose white or beige. MW Manufacturers, 800.999.8400; www.mwwindows.com.

Vail TITAN Select Shingles

Custom-Bilt Metals is a manufacturer for all seasons. The 26-gauge steel of the company's Vail TITAN Select Shingles protects against high winds, heavy rains, and hail. On sunny days, its TITAN Cool Roof coatings reflect up to 71 percent of visible and UV rays. Painted finishes in shades of weathered copper, midnight bronze, and colonial red carry a lifetime warranty against chipping, cracking, and peeling. Custom-Bilt Metals, 800.826.7813; www.custombiltmetals.com.

FramerSaver Technology

Endura's FrameSaver technology seamlessly joins wood with composite material for moistureproof, rot-free exterior wood door frames. Environmentally conscious homeowners will appreciate knowing that the composite material is made from recycled sawdust mixed with protective plastics. They'll also like FrameSaver's lifetime warranty against rot and insect damage. Endura Products, 800.334.2006; www.enduraproducts.com.

Tru-Defense Entry and Patio Doors

Tru-Defense entry and patio doors have passed structural-pressure and water-penetration tests that equate to 150-mile-per-hour winds and eight inches of driving rain per hour, respectively. The system features storm-resistant components such as high dam sills, rain deflectors, corner seal pads, and multipoint locks. Therma-Tru also manufactures impact-rated glass and fiberglass entry doors. Therma-Tru Doors, 800.843.7628; www.thermatru.com.

Solar Laminates

Be sustainable and secure with solar laminates from United Solar Ovonic. The lightweight, flexible photovoltaic sheets are encapsulated in UV-stabilized polymers to provide extra endurance, and their glass-free construction and peel-and-stick application make installation a breeze. The company claims UNI-SOLAR laminates will stay in place in winds of up to 160 miles per hour and perform well in both shadows and extreme heat. United Solar Ovonic, 800.397.2083; www.uni-solar.com.