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Acrylic Block or Glass Block?
As a Builder, when you're faced with deciding between acrylic block windows or glass block windows for your project, it's important to consider several factors. Below we have summarized the
key points to keep in mind to help you to correctly evaluate both options and make the right choice.
Features and benefits of our standard Crystal View™
Glass Block Windows:
- Prefabricated to be lighter than traditional glass block and much easier to install
- Approximately 33% lighter than traditional glass block windows, thus easing weight tension on the frame structure of the building
- Provide privacy and peace of mind
- Add beauty and elegance to a home or business setting
Features and benefits of our standard Crystal View™
Acrylic Block Windows:
- Prefabricated to be lightweight and easy to install
- Ultraviolet light inhibitors are added to the acrylic to prevent fading or discoloring
- Patented Breathing Method™ reduces stress, adding superior performance beyond other acrylic block window products
- Engineered to be both impact resistant and chemical resistant
- Prefabricated to match standard and traditional block window rough openings
- Available in Aluminum and Vinyl frames in all standard frame colors (White, Tan, Almond, Clay and Bronze)
- Also available with matching grout colors of White and Tan
- Available in standard and custom sizes for any installation
- Provide privacy and peace of mind
- Add beauty and elegance to a home or business setting
Features and benefits of our ULTRA Low-E™ Crystal View™
Acrylic Block Windows:
- 55% more energy efficient than traditional glass block windows
- 20% more energy efficient than standard acrylic block windows
- Cut glare by 73% during daylight hours
- Reject 99% of Ultraviolet Radiation, thus reducing fading of valuables, fabrics and furnishings; including sink basins and bathtubs.
- Reduce excessive heat gain inside the home, improving temperature comfort and HVAC efficiency
- One of the only block windows on the market to be ENERGY STAR® Qualified and NFRC Certified in all four Regions of the United States
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