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Old 10-30-2014, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 784caroline View Post
If you are getting estimates to replace "Acrylic" sliders I suggest you also get estimates to get "glass" replacements. Glass windows probably will require a different support structure but as you found out the Acrylis or pastic sliders over a period of time scratch, weaken, or just yellow and need replacing. The other big factor is that when (its going to happen) we get a big storm (ie hurricane) these type of windows will be more vulnerable to wind damage than properly installed glass windows.

Just a suggestion!
Thanks, but these windows are actually made of a flexible plastic, not like the acrylic found on storm doors. I doesn't seem like they could be replaced with acrylic or glass without also replacing the entire window frames. This is on the side of a patio villa, and I am told it was built at the same time the home was, around 2004. Does anyone else have these type of windows on their lanai? Any help is much appreciated