Installing 'Florida Glass'
 

One side of the screen is smooth; one side has the screen....should the smooth go on the inside?

thank you.

Been in Florida for over 40 years and never heard of Florida glass

“ Florida Glass by Phifer is the preferred option for screen contractors for privacy screen options. The material is a laminated fiber glass screen with a vinyl overlay that makes it waterproof.”

I would contact the manufacturer to see what they recommend.

I found that question and answers on Amazon...the answer was 50/50...1/2 said on the inside; 1/2 on the outside.

We are installing on the bottom part of our lanai.

How does Florida Glass hold up under windy conditions? It definitely will provide good privacy.

Example: Florida Glass Kissimmee - Ludlows Lawn Services

We have Florida Glass on our pool area been using it for over twenty something years ,are lot is on a corner so definitely need the privacy .

So I would assume you could answer the OP's question?...

So it lets light through—it is translucent—but it is not transparent like glass, so it offers privacy. But it does NOT offer VENTILATION. No breeze. Sounds like a useful product, but only if that fits your needs. Another option with less privacy is sun-blocking shade screen that is much harder to see through if it is light outside and darker inside. But from the inside you can still see through it.

it's Vinyl ....won't hold up ! tears easily under high wind conditions ... FLORIDA GLASS is like IMPOSSIBLE MEAT

I’m a Floridian and have never heard of Florida Glass.

I have used Florida glass on my hot tub patio for 5+ years. lt works great and today it's as good as the day it was installed.

They say that the vinyl makes it waterproof so u would guess that the vinyl would be on the outside(??). Then again is the vinyl glossy or matt(??). Bottom line: I’m absolutely no help to you. Follow Tonker’s advice and call the mfg

So which side goes out??

Agree. Get a light (!!!!) colored sun screen. Lets the air through but the light color provides more privacy while reflecting more heat away from the inside. You will need to determine the % filtration you want. The more filtration the better for airflow but the tighter for privacy

Florida Glass Install
 

We installed it (ourselves). We put the smoother side on the outside, which made it a little easier to trim off the excess. You will need the smaller flat spline, as the material is thicker. Those that say it won’t hold up to wind, don’t know what they’re talking about, or had theirs installed wrong…as ours made it through hurricane Irma, with no problems at all.

Have a few other tips, if interested…feel free to PM me.

mine has the screen facing inside the patio.

. The left side if you are SOUTH of 466 and the right side if NORTH.