Abstract: Briefly, therefore the present invention is directed to a novel method of making a double glazed impact resistant window. The method includes forming a window sash that delineates a mounting space for mounting a first pane and a second pane opposite and parallel to and spaced apart from each other and adhering or coating at least two layers of a durable transparent polymer film to a surface of the first pane such that the at least two layers are not adhered or coated in directions that are parallel to one another. The method further includes conforming the pane to the size and shape of the mounting space, mounting the first pane in the mounting space with the non-film covered surface of the pane directly adjacent the sash, conforming the second pane to the size and shape of the mounting space, wherein the second pane is free of the durable transparent polymer film, and mounting the second pane in the mounting space.

Abstract: A novel method of making a double glazed impact resistant window is provided. The method includes forming a window sash that delineates a mounting space for mounting a first pane and a second pane opposite and parallel to and spaced apart from each other, the sash having an integral spacer that forms a sealing surface of the mounting space for each pane and adhering or coating at least two layers of a durable transparent polymer film to a surface of the first pane such that the at least two layers are not adhered or coated in directions that are parallel to one another. The method further includes conforming the pane to the size and shape of the mounting space, mounting the first pane in the mounting space with the film covered surface of the pane facing the sealing surface of the integral spacer, conforming the second pane to the size and shape of the mounting space, wherein the second pane is free of the durable transparent polymer film, and mounting the second pane in the mounting space.

Abstract: Briefly, therefore the present invention is directed to a novel method of making a double glazed impact resistant window, the method comprising: forming a window sash that delineates a mounting space for mounting a first pane and a second pane opposite and parallel to and spaced apart from each other, the sash having an integral spacer that forms a sealing surface of the mounting space for each pane; adhering a durable transparent polymer film to a surface of the first pane; attaching a protective layer to at least a portion of the durable transparent polymer film to protect the durable transparent polymer film from damage prior to assembling the double glazed impact resistant window; conforming the pane to the size and shape of the mounting space; removing the protective layer; mounting the first pane in the mounting space with the film covered surface of the pane facing the sealing surface of the integral spacer; and repeating the previous steps for the second pane.

Abstract: An insulating multipane impact resistant window is disclosed that includes at least two panes and a sash, wherein the panes comprise a first pane and a second pane each of which is opposite and parallel to and spaced apart from the other and having a durable transparent polymer film adhered to and covering a surface of the pane that is facing the other pane, wherein the panes are spaced apart by and sealed to a spacer that is integral with the sash.