When
people think about
enclosing a screen room,
their first thought is
usually of glass windows
to create that perfect
glass room. Glass
windows are a terrific
product, and obviously we sell
glass windows, but the
building code has
stringent requirements
for installing glass
windows in a screen
room. For that reason,
vinyl or acrylic windows
are usually a better
option. You may also
want to see
considerations when you
are enclosing a screen
room to learn more.
If
your screen room is
structurally sound
enough to be permanently
enclosed, glass windows
are definitely the way
to go. Glass windows are
usually less expensive
than acrylic windows,
and unlike vinyl or
acrylic windows, glass
windows do not need to
be removed in high
winds. You wind up with
a additional permanent
living space for your
home, typically at a
fraction of what it
would cost for a custom
glass room.
Glass windows are
available in 2 main
types - horizontal
(side) sliding windows
and vertical windows
generally called single
hung windows. Horizontal
sliding windows are the
most popular option for
use in a screen room
because openings are
usually quite wide;
single hung windows
often can not be built
wide enough for use in a
screen room. Regardless
of which type of window
you use, you will have
about a 50% opening when
your windows are opened.
Both horizontal and
vertical windows are
easy to install and
operate, and will last
for years to come. You
can't go wrong with
either type. Our glass
windows feature:
-
Custom built to
your size
requirements.
There is no such
thing as a
standard size,
though, so don't
worry about
paying extra for
"customization".
-
Available in
single glazed
clear glass or
tinted.
Insulated clear
and tinted glass
also available.
Insulated glass
with a Low-E
coating is
another popular
option.
-
Tempered glass
is available in
any window.
Tempered glass
must be used in
doors, near
doors, in
openings close
to the floor,
and in certain
other locations.
The building
code addresses
the specific
requirements for
when tempered
glass must be
used.
-
Horizontal
sliding or
vertical sliding
windows are
available.
Vertical windows
are subject to
maximum widths
dictated by
national
building codes,
not the window
manufacturer.
-
These windows
meet all code
requirements for
use in our area.
Your area may
have different
requirements.
Often these
windows are used
for new
construction or
remodels. These
are high quality
windows, not
some cheap
window just for
enclosing screen rooms.
-
White or bronze
colored aluminum
frames to match
your existing
screen room.
Both are the
same price.
-
10 year
manufacturer's
warranty.
-
All glass
windows outside
mount
permanently and
include a
removable
screen.
-
Fixed panels are
available to
cover openings
where an
operable window
is not
necessary.
-
Trapezoidal
shaped fixed
panels are
available for
non-rectangular
shaped openings.
-
All are shipped as
complete units ready
to install.
-
Windows are designed
to fit inside
standard 2" screen
room materials.
-
To see a side by
side comparison of
the three different
types of windows we
sell, click
here.
-
Call us with the
sizes of windows you
need for a free
estimate. All window
sizes are Width
first and then
Height. We can quote
you on all three
types of windows -
vinyl, acrylic, and
glass if you like.
Remember, Glass Windows
are incredibly easy to
install, even if you have
no previous experience
working with aluminum.
And since we use the
exact same windows
professional contractors
use, your result is a
finished room just like a contractor
would build, but at a
fraction of the price.
