Whether or not you’re building in an area at risk to hurricanes, impact resistant windows can benefit your next residential project in a variety of ways. They block out unwanted noise and cut down on heating costs by providing better insulation, in addition to protecting against wind and other strong forces. In hurricane-prone regions, many homeowners are even eligible for discounted insurance premiums after installing impact windows.

With all of these great benefits, some people assume that impact resistant windows have to look bulky or industrial, but this is simply not the case. Impact windows are available in all the same styles as regular windows, even large picture windows. No matter their shape, impact windows feature reinforced aluminum frames and laminated glass, allowing them to look the same as standard windows while offering superior insulation and durability.

Perhaps you’re looking for casement windows, which swing open and closed on hinges aligned either vertically or horizontally. Alternatively, you might be interested in classic single hung windows – ideal for foyers, kitchens, bedrooms, and many other spaces. Whatever your architectural preferences, you can find the perfect impact resistant hurricane windows for your project at www.TIcontractors.com.

Have you ever heard the expression “too many cooks in the kitchen”? If you’re planning a tenant improvement project, you’re going to have a lot of “cooks,” including architects, designers, and construction workers, not to mention your landlord.

All of these parties are essential to tenant improvement, but without some sort of coordinating effort, you’ll wind up with too many cooks and some rather unsavory results.

That’s where www.TIcontractors.com comes in. We specialize in tenant improvement projects, from the initial planning to the final inspection. Take a look at our standard tenant improvement services:

• Coordinating your project with your landlord, designer, and architect.
• Creating a budget and timeline to accommodate your needs.
• Protecting your construction site with HEPA filtering and other materials designed to minimize impact.
• Managing construction crews to fit your schedule (24-hour service available).
• Inspecting your build-out to ensure optimum quality of construction.
• Fulfilling a punch list of requirements for guaranteed turn-key service.

With experience in medical, retail, and office build-outs, TI Contractors can make your tenant improvement project run smoothly and effectively. Give us a call – we’ll keep those cooks in line.

Although strong enough to stand up to hurricanes, impact resistant windows are useful for a variety of other purposes, whether or not you live in an area prone to hurricanes.

Let's explore some of the additional perks of impact resistant windows:

• Energy Star ratings. Choose energy-efficient impact windows to decrease your heating costs with better insulation. It will save you money and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Noise reduction. Whether you have loud neighbors, live near a train track, or are bothered by noise from other sources, impact windows will block out more sound than standard glass.
• Insurance discounts. Homeowners in areas at risk to hurricanes are sometimes eligible for discount insurance premiums after installing impact windows.

Impact windows are constructed out of reinforced aluminum frames and powerful laminated glass. They can be produced in many different architectural styles, including single hung, horizontal, casement, and picture windows.

Best of all, if you order your impact windows from www.TIcontractors.com, you'll be guaranteed a professional installation and two year installation warranty. For added protection, TI Contractors carries impact resistant shutters and doors as well.

One of the most exciting parts of moving to a new office building is customizing the space to fit your company's needs. This might involve assembling cubicles, putting up walls, and installing new flooring, in addition to determining the locations of outlets, light fixtures, switches, and more. Projects like these — also called office build-outs — allow business owners to create the perfect office environments, however there is certainly room for error.

Let's take a look at some of the dos and don'ts of office build-outs:

DO study your contract. Commercial landlords are generally understanding about companies' needs to install outlets and the like, but it's always a good idea to double check your lease to see which changes are and are not allowed.

DON'T go broke revamping a two-year lease. Office build-outs can range from simple improvements to major renovations. Either method is fine, but you should make sure you're not pouring too much money into a space that won't be yours for very long.

DO spend some money on improvements. Your employees deserve to have a clean, functional workspace without wires running all over the floor or non-functioning switches. No matter how short your lease may be, it's always long enough to justify some basic changes.

DON'T trust just any contractor. For your tenant improvement projects, don't spend a dime until you find a reliable contracting company with reasonable installation fees and a history of satisfied customers. You might have to shop around, but your search will be well worth the effort.