ACRYLIC HULLSIDE AND PORTLIGHT WINDOWS – KEY ADVANTAGES:
As boat designs get larger and more complex in their layouts, acrylic hullside and portlight windows have become an important and integral part of vessel design. Very much in vogue is the ideal to create a more open feel in the cabin space below deck, with an increased abundance of natural light.
Since 2010, AcryliCo has produced over 33,000 hard-coated hullside windows.
Of these, less than 0.08% have had claims under warranty.
SUPERIOR HIGH QUALITY ACRYLIC HULLSIDE WINDOWS
With superior optical qualities, acrylic has 15% better light transmission than glass
ORGANIC COMPLEX CURVATURES
The challenge remains to create ever larger windows which simultaneously accentuate the beauty and style of yacht lines, yet afford a more natural ambiance.
Acrylic hullside windows are highly complex since they must follow the shape of the hull and need be formed in such a manner they can be securely bonded to the landing on the hull. Bonding agents require minimum UV penetration, so usually a painted outer layer is also required, known as a frit.
Two types of bonding can be implemented depending on the design style of the boat: BACKFILLED and FLOATING
99% UV BLOCK AND UP TO 45% IR REDUCTION
Highly energy efficient, acrylic will improve living space ambience and save fuel running costs
ACRYLIC EFFICIENCY PROPERTIES
Acrylico has introduced acrylic hullside windows offering a special formulation blocking 99% of UV radiation, so the frit no longer needs to be applied on the outer surface; a problem in the past, since this tended to interfere with the cosmetic appeal of the vessel.
EIGHT DIFFERENT TINTING SHADES
A variety of shades to suit every design application and individual customer preference
SUPERIOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Another positive attribute of our acrylic hullside windows is their ability to block up to 45% of IR, (infrared heat waves), with a two-fold advantage. Primarily this drastic reduction in IR penetration will assist yacht air conditioning systems by reducing overall usage.
LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS
Ultimately this not only means extending the service life-cycle of the air-conditioning units, but also long term fuel savings. Since the units will no longer be subjected to long hours of usage, this will directly result in reduced service and maintenance.
EXCEPTIONALLY DURABLE HARD COATING
Sustains repeated exposure to salt, weather elements, and chemical deck-wash
ULTRA-HARD COATING
The exterior of these acrylic hullside windows are also coated to a hardness comparable to glass. This greatly increases scratch protection as well as resistance to a plethora of chemicals which might be washed down from the decks above.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
AcryliCo uses a Quality / Acceptance Standard from our aerospace background to determine the quality level of the products it supplies. These very high standards applicable to helicopter and aircraft windshields, canopies and windows have been applied to our boat transparencies, thus elevating the bar once again within the nautical industry.
ORGANICALLY FOLLOWS BOAT DESIGN CONTOURS
Individually designed to capture the essence of a vessel whilst including all practical requirements
SHARE WITH US YOUR VISION
If you would like to explore acrylic hullside windows, or portlight options for your own vessel design, then please contact us for a personal consultation to learn how AcryliCo’s expertise and advanced manufacturing techniques can help you transform your concept into a reality.
DESIGN OPTIONS TO CONSIDER
There are many factors to be carefully considered when designing hullside windows, such as size, shape, or whether to include a mini-port window within a larger window. Other factors such as the type of material or tint color best suited for your particular application.
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As boat designs get larger and more complex in their layouts, acrylic hullside and portlight windows have become an important and integral part of vessel design. Very much in vogue is the ideal to create windows allowing the inflow of daylight so as to really open up the space below.
HIGHLY EFFICIENT PROPERTIES OF ACRYLIC
Acrylico has introduced acrylic hullside windows offering a special formulation blocking 99% of UV radiation, so the frit no longer needs to be applied on the outer surface; a problem in the past, since this tended to interfere with the cosmetic appeal of the vessel.
The challenge remains to create ever larger windows which simultaneously accentuate the beauty and style of yacht lines, yet afford a more natural ambiance.
ORGANIC COMPLEX CURVATURES
Acrylic hullside windows are highly complex since they must follow the shape of the hull and need be formed in such a manner they can be securely bonded to the landing on the hull. Bonding agents require minimum UV penetration, so usually a painted outer layer is also required, known as a frit.
Two types of bonding can be implemented depending on the design style of the boat: BACKFILLED and FLOATING
SUPERIOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Another positive attribute of our acrylic hullside windows is their ability to block up to 45% of IR, (infrared heat waves), with a two-fold advantage. Primarily this drastic reduction in IR penetration will assist yacht air conditioning systems by reducing overall usage.
LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS
Ultimately this not only means extending the service life-cycle of the air-conditioning units, but also long term fuel savings. Since the units will no longer be subjected to long hours of usage, this will directly result in reduced service and maintenance.
ULTRA-HARD COATING
The exterior of these acrylic hullside windows are also coated to a hardness comparable to glass. This greatly increases scratch protection as well as resistance to a plethora of chemicals which might be washed down from the decks above.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
AcryliCo uses a Quality / Acceptance Standard from our aerospace background to determine the quality level of the products it supplies. These very high standards applicable to helicopter and aircraft windshields, canopies and windows have been applied to our boat transparencies, thus elevating the bar once again within the nautical industry.
SHARE WITH US YOUR VISION
If you would like to explore acrylic hullside windows, or portlight options for your own vessel design, then please contact us for a personal consultation to learn how AcryliCo’s expertise and advanced manufacturing techniques can help you transform your concept into a reality.
LOTS OF DESIGN OPTIONS TO CONSIDER
There are many factors to be carefully considered when designing hullside windows, such as size, shape, or whether to include a mini-port window within a larger window. Other factors such as the type of material or tint color best suited for your particular application.
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Where acrylic designs are concerned, there are literally infinite opportunities for you to bring into play and create features which not only exemplify the design of your magnificent boat, but ultimately will reinforce the distinctive unique styling of your brand.
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