Installing 'Florida Glass'

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Old 06-27-2024, 07:03 AM
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One side of the screen is smooth; one side has the screen....should the smooth go on the inside?

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Been in Florida for over 40 years and never heard of Florida glass
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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.”
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I would contact the manufacturer to see what they recommend.
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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.
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How does Florida Glass hold up under windy conditions? It definitely will provide good privacy.
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Example: Florida Glass Kissimmee - Ludlows Lawn Services
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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 .
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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?...
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“ 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.”
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.
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One side of the screen is smooth; one side has the screen....should the smooth go on the inside?

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it's Vinyl ....won't hold up ! tears easily under high wind conditions ... FLORIDA GLASS is like IMPOSSIBLE MEAT
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I’m a Floridian and have never heard of Florida Glass.
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
So which side goes out??
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