Benefits of Acrylic Block Windows & Privacy, Egress and Decorative Glass Windows - Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati & Dayton Ohio

Learn about the benefits of acrylic block, egress and decorative privacy glass windows for virtually any room in your home:

Acrylic block casement windows in a shower

Acrylic block kitchen privacy window awning style

Casement style egress basement window

Decorative glass window (Spring Flower Design) for privacy and light in a bedroom

• Increased privacy – Whether you choose an operable or fixed acrylic block window or decorative glass window you'll be able to improve privacy in a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom or any room in the house. Acrylic block windows and decorative shutters can help to save on the cost of blinds as well.
• Easy to operate for improved air ventilation - Select between casement, awning, hopper, single hung or slider windows to provide the ventilation you need. Improved air flow provides a safer home and minimizes problems with mold.
• Increase light transmission – Low profile framed acrylic block windows provide improved levels of light transmission.
• Easy to install – Complete with a finished frame (with or without nailing fins) these windows are easy to install in remodeling or new construction projects.
• Lightweight design increases safety – Acrylic block windows are 1/3 of the weight of a glass block window making it a safer and easier installation.
• Eliminate rotten or rusted frames – Block windows come with no maintenance vinyl and aluminum frames.
• Purchase from a company you can trust – We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau and have won service awards through Consumer Choice.
• Free design and technical installation assistance – Take the guess-work out of your project. Our team is familiar with the sales and installation of these windows.
• Free Nationwide Shipping – No hidden shipping fees or costs. We ship anywhere in the United States– from Washington to Texas to New York to Florida.

9 Frequently Asked Questions about Acrylic Block Windows & Privacy, Egress and Decorative Glass Windows

Question 1 – Are acrylic block windows available in fixed and operable styles? Where are some of the best places to use these windows? There is a wide range of opening styles to choose from. You might consider a fixed window above a soaking tub, or a casement (crank out) window in a kitchen or basement, or a single hung window (opens up and down) in the bedroom. Home offices, garages, hallways, foyers and basements are also popular places to use the blocks. Other styles include slider (opens side to side), awning (opens up), hopper (opens in), radius (round top) and eyebrow (Arch top) type windows.

Fixed acrylic window over a soaking tub

Casement window in a kitchen

Single hung window in a small bathroom

Slider window in a living room

Bathroom Awning window

Basement hopper window

Radius round top fixed acrylic window

Eyebrow bathroom window

Design tip – If you're debating between an operable or fixed window – go with the operability feature (it is most flexible style for you or the next homeowner).

Question 2 – What acrylic block sizes, patterns, colored and frosted windows and walls can I choose from?

Sizes – Square blocks are available in 6 x 6 x 2", 6" x 6" x 3", and 8" x 8" x 2", and 8" x 8" x 3" dimensions. You can even design with a completely sealed triangular shape. Vinyl framed windows use 2" acrylic block thicknesses while aluminum framed windows use 2" & 3" block thicknesses.

Diamond block window available in aluminum & vinyl frames (wave pattern in fixed, casement & awning styles)

Patterns (Clear, Frosted & Colored Acrylic Blocks) – Choose between a clear wave, glacier wave, or cross rib (uniform and alternating) patterns.

Clear Wave

Frosted Glacier Wave

Cross Rib

Green wave colored block

E3 SunBlock is tinted to limit solar heat gain and increase insulation values

Design tip – If you're looking to keep project costs down it is best to design with the 8" x 8" sizes.

Question 3 – What types of window frame colors can I choose from? Do you offer accessories to make larger windows or to work with imperfect openings? Choose between vinyl and aluminum framed windows. If you've got larger or imperfect sized openings you may need an H mullion or head/frame/sill expander to make your project work.

Vinyl frames come in white and tan.

Tan

White

Driftwood

Bronze

Aluminum frames are available in white painted, tan painted, bronze painted and clear anodized.

Tan

White

Driftwood

Bronze

Design & installation tip – If you're looking for a lower cost window or operability for fresh air choose the vinyl framed window. For additional rigidity choose the aluminum framed window.

Question 4 – Do you have new construction or replacement acrylic block windows to protect against excessive sun and improve energy efficiency as well? Yes. The "E3 SunBlock" window combines the best of both worlds - solar heat reduction and the improved insulation of a triple glazed window. This window is Energy Star Qualified in most areas. Available in new construction fixed window sizes and replacement windows on a special order basis.

Tinted E3 SunBlock

E3 SunBlock window to reduce the harmful effects of the sun and improve insulation

Question 5 – Do you have a basement egress acrylic block window? – If you're looking to meet or exceed building code requirements for an egress window (which require an operable window space of 5.7 square feet or larger) with a high degree of privacy and contemporary look an acrylic block casement window is an excellent solution. If you don't have enough space to meet an egress requirement consider a slider, hopper or fixed acrylic basement window.

Inside view of casement egress basement window

Outside view of egress window

Patented hinge design

Hopper style acrylic basement window

Design tip – If you're designing with 6" acrylic blocks you'll need a 37" x 49" or larger window to meet the BOCA or UBS codes. If you're designing with 8" acrylic blocks you'll need a 39" x 47" or larger size to meet code.

Question 6 – Do you offer any architectural decorative art glass windows? If so, what shapes and patterns are there to choose from? What level of privacy do these windows provide? If you're looking for a way to "dress up" a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom or hallway our line of decorative art glass windows may be just what you've been looking for. These triple glazed, tempered glass windows not only qualify for use in wet spaces (like kitchens and baths) but they also add a high level of privacy and dramatic architectural style to any room.

Available in oval, octagon, square and rectangular shapes, a wide range of patterns, and decorative caming secured in the middle window of the triple glazed system. An obscure outside glass texture adds privacy and eliminates the cost of window treatments.

Privacy decorative art glass window choices

Oval decorative window (available in white frame, radiance & floral, black & nickel caming)

Two piece frame works in 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" walls and includes interior and exterior trim

Octagon decorative glass window in a home office

Square awning style window, tan frame, spring flower design

Fixed privacy glass window over a soaking tub

Decorative Glass Patterns

Oval Floral	Oval Radiance	Geometric Octagon	Manchester	Spring Flower
Renaissance	Craftsman	Canterbury	Victorian	Amherst

Decorative Glass Caming Options

Black

Brass

Nickel

Design Tip - Combine privacy with functionality by choosing an operable awning or casement style.

Question 7 – Are acrylic block and decorative glass privacy windows hard to install? Can these windows be installed in replacement and new construction projects? These lighter weight windows are easier to handle than traditional glass blocks. Vinyl frames are manufactured with integral nailing fins for new construction rough openings or without for replacement projects.

How to install acrylic block windows (vinyl or aluminum frames) in new construction

New construction acrylic window with nailing fins slides into the rough opening

Screw window into opening

How to install acrylic block replacement windows

Acrylic made to size window slides into existing opening just like a traditional vinyl replacement window

Window screws into sides of the opening

Design Tip – For new construction windows call for the standard rough opening sizes before the framing process begins.

Question 8 – What is the quality of the acrylic blocks, frames, and caulking? How do I know they will stand the test of time? Using the highest quality acrylic, mechanically applied sealant, sturdy aluminum and vinyl frames our windows are backed by a 10 year limited warranty.

Question 9 – Do you offer any privacy windows that don't require the removal of the existing window? Yes. With privacy block shutters made of a cellular PVC composite an interior privacy window can be installed on the inside of your bathroom, home office or bedroom. This product installs like a shutter in about 20 minutes and will reduce glare, UV rays and brightness.

Privacy block shutter that install on the inside with decorative handles

Block shutters in a bathroom window

If you need help selecting the right acrylic block, privacy, egress or decorative glass window in Cleveland, Columbus or Cincinnati Ohio call for a free design consultation or email for an estimate.