WE enclosed our entire lanai..did not use smoked glass but we did use LOW-E double pane glass which is specifically made for reducing heat gain in a room . WE have 60 in sliders over 20in tempered transom windows so you get a total window efffect and still have the ability to open the top portion and get 50% air flow. We also screened in the front door entrance way and that definietly adds a breeze/cooling effect whenn the front door and back screens are open. OUr contractor (small independent general contactor) was very patient in explaining all the pros and cons with not only windows but also how a window needs to be framed correctly in order to withstand potentially damaging high winds we can get.
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