zcaveman
As stated before alot comes down to personal preference but there are diffferences.
--Cost is within 10% of each other.
--Wind tolerance for Vinyl/Acrylic is 70mph and for Glass 110mph. Anything over 70 mph it is recommended you remove the vinyl insert. Glass needs to meet florida hurricane standards.
-- The framing for glass windows will be stronger (by county code) for the windows are much heavier,
--Vinly/Acrlyc over time will scratch and possibly discolor (look at the golf cart windshields) where glass is more permanent and longer lasting
--Glass can provide you Low-e and insulation protection (less heat gain/loss in summer and winter)as well as better noise control.
--glass enclosures offer more options such as expanding the family room by knocking out the SGD, ability to enjoy a 4 season florida room with heat and AC.
-- Property taxes will be less with a vinly/acrlyic enclosure but in discussions with the county tax office, I estimate it should be no more than $100-200 per year for year round comfort and a definitely increase in property value by using Glass.
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