Replacement Windows for Your Screen Room or Home: Have You Considered Acrylic?

Posted: Jul 11, 2013
Author: Eden Construction

The strength of acrylic windows goes way beyond their glass counterparts, and they are 17 times stronger. That’s why acrylic is a great choice for a screen room or, for that matter, any replacement windows. Glass is prone to shattering, which can be an expensive repair. And cleaning glass is time-consuming.  It takes greater force to break acrylic, and it’s not prone to shattering because it has some flexibility.

The strength of acrylic glass is the very reason why it’s used on airplanes. Flying thousands of feet above the ground puts a tremendous amount of pressure on a plane’s windows, so they need to be really strong. If acrylic can do the job high in the sky, then it’s ideal for replacement windows in your home.

The surface of acrylic windows is softer than glass windows, so it is prone to scratches. However, any blemishes or scratches can be easily buffed away. In comparison, if those same scratches were on a glass window, the entire pane would have to be replaced. One thing to be cautious about, however, is not to use glass cleaning solvents on acrylic because most of these products contain ammonia, which can weaken the materials used.

Another major benefit is that acrylic reduces the amount of pollen and dust that enters a home, so it helps prevent you and your family from breathing in allergens. It also reduces the number of critters and bugs that can easily find their way through gaps in glass window frames. With acrylic replacement windows, you can rest easy knowing you’ve got no unwelcome visitors!