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Acrylic Block Windows Provide Privacy and Fresh Air

Hy-Lite® Products is headquartered in Beaumont, CA, with an East Coast facility in Eatonton, GA. Its parent company, SBR, Inc., is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — the Supplier 100 of NAHB.

Used in both new construction and retrofit applications where ventilation and privacy are important, the windows are available in casement, awning and basement hopper styles.

Unlike glass block windows, the acrylic block windows from Hy-Lite® Products come pre-assembled into complete units, and they are 70% lighter than glass. They are framed in fusion-welded vinyl that the manufacturer says is virtually maintenance free and that will not pit, peel, chalk, flake or crack over time.

The operable windows are made-to-order with custom feature options such as diamond block design styles and eight decorative interior finishes. They come in six- or eight-inch blocks in a variety of patterns and colors and they can allow egress to and from bathrooms and other rooms in the home.

When selecting operable casement windows, builders can specify either left or right hinges to complement a home’s design. They can also specify windows made of a variety of block options, including clear wave, frosted wave, cross rib and green wave.

The manufacturer says the windows are scratch-resistant and airtight to help prevent condensation. The window units offer similar thermal benefits to traditional, dual-glazed units.

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