Window Replacement

Windows make up an essential part of any building, playing various structural, aesthetic, and functional roles. Just as important as their design or placement is the material from which they are made. Plexiglass, polycarbonate, Lexan, and other plastic window panels are gaining popularity across the United States for several reasons.

Whether you're a homeowner looking to make some changes or a contractor handling substantial building projects, there are plenty of good reasons to make plastic your first choice. Let's take a look.

 

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Durability

You should be excited to know that plastic panels are incredibly robust and long-lasting. Acrylic window panels, for example, are up to 17 times stronger than glass panels. Plexiglass is considered an excellent choice for those living in areas prone to hurricanes and strong storms due to its ability to withstand impact. Your windows will last for as long as you could wish for without any need for replacement.

Safety and Security

If safety is a priority for you, then plastic should be your first choice. When glass breaks, it tends to shatter into potentially dangerous shards and posing a safety risk, especially where children might be involved. Lexan window panels do not shatter and will be hard to break through in the first place, meaning that accidents will be extremely rare.

In terms of security, it serves to recall that most burglaries are opportunistic, meaning that perpetrators will avoid a difficult target whenever they can. If it's taking them too long to break a window, many will give up and try their luck elsewhere. You can sleep a lot better with plastic windows fitted on your property.

Flexibility of Use

For construction projects, the glass will often be too rigid and difficult to handle should the architect or homeowner envision something creative or unusual for their window panel design. Plexiglass window panels are especially suitable for such purposes because they comprise flexible polymers that are easily molded, cut, moved, and installed.

Clarity and Transparency

It might surprise you to learn that certain plastics offer greater transparency than the glass itself. A clear plexiglass window panel, for example, is capable of transmitting light 90 % fidelity. Plastics will not start to get discolored as their thickness increased, unlike glass, and they will not give off a reflective glare in sunlight.

Unique Qualities

The sheer variety available to you in the world of plastic window paneling is impressive. You can have panels specially designed and manufactured to optimize any number of qualities or fulfill certain roles such as UV filtering, bullet resistance, light diffusion, static resistance, insulation, fluorescence, colors, and more.

Going Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate window panels are popular with clients whose particular circumstances might not be adequately served using plexiglass or acrylic window panel solutions. Extreme climatic conditions or more exceptionally heavy usage are the two major factors influencing this decision.

These windows are 250 times stronger than ordinary glass and up to 30 times stronger than acrylic types. This is even though it is much lighter than glass. These two qualities make it a great favorite with contractors and architects seeking to build projects where windows will have relatively little structural support.

With different grades to make your selection from, you can be sure of finding something that perfectly suits the performance parameters you have in mind. We carry out custom cut-to-size services on all our plastic products, so you need not worry about your required dimensions being unusual. Ask us about our industrial polycarbonate options or our extreme UV and sun-resistant types.

Why ShapesPlastics?

Our staff of experts has a wealth of knowledge and experience guiding them, and we are always happy to put our expertise at your service. We are always ready to answer any questions you might have. Whether you're embarking on a modest home improvement project or a massive construction endeavor, you can count on us to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, timely, and consistently robust plastic window panels of all types.

  • We are a one-stop-shop for all your plastic needs. All major brands are represented in our inventory, making us an ideal partner for all B2C (business to client) and B2B (business to business) transactions.
  • Should your order comprise standard-sized plastic cuts, you might qualify for free shipping services.
  • Our quick quote calculator takes all the guesswork out of your cost estimation process, allowing you to focus on more important things.
  • Our prices are highly competitive, making allowance for the tightest of budget parameters. The fact that we offer volume discounts on larger orders gives our clients even more breathing room in this regard.
  • We provide cut-to-size products, meaning that you will only need to pay for what you want and need. You won't have any wasteful spending if we have anything to say about it.
  • We serve both businesses and individuals. We'll work with you no matter what at ShapesPlastics.

 

ShapesPlastics Sample Service

For the do-it-yourselfers, we recommended ordering a sample piece of the plastic sheet of your choice, prior to purchasing so you can practice different machining styles. You can also take advantage of our custom fabrication services to save time and money - get what you want - exactly the way you want it. Contact us for any queries at sales@shapesplastics.com or +1 844-970-0650.

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The Preferred Online Choice for Cut-To-Size Plastic Materials

We carry a large inventory of popular brands in a variety of thicknesses, colors, and sizes. The thickness you need for your application depends entirely on the application at hand. If you are unsure about which thickness is suitable for your project, please contact us. We are backed by the industry's most knowledgeable sales team, have extensive experience, and can, with sufficient information, make a good estimate of the thickness to be used. If you need a larger sheet, request a free quote via the contact page.

We also provide value-added precision fabrication services such as drilling holes, diamond and flame polishing, rounded edges, radius corners, and state-of-the-art CNC routing and cutting services for exceptionally smooth surface finish.

Not only can we cut what you need, but we can also ship it for free if it is a standard-size piece. We offer competitive prices, an easy-to-use website, and have knowledgeable staff that is ready to help point you in the right direction.

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