Boat windshields (or windscreens) are an integral feature of almost every vessel. Windshields provide vital protection from wind, water spray, and debris, enhancing both safety and comfort on the water. Additionally, a well-designed windshield can improve visibility and contribute to the overall performance of the boat, making it both functional and stylish.
Piedmont Plastics stocks a variety of materials that work well for boat windshields. Read on to learn about the top products for your vessel!
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Popular Materials for Boat Windshields
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Marine Grade Acrylic Sheet
Known for its superior performance, high customizability, and excellent impact resistance, marine grade acrylic sheet is ideal for various boat applications, such as windows, hatches, and custom enclosures.
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Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is a high-performance, impact-resistant thermoplastic known for its clarity, strength, and weatherability, making it suitable for applications such as eyewear lenses, bullet-resistant glass, construction materials, and automotive parts.
Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate
Acrylic and Polycarbonate are two popular options for this application. Polycarbonate offers superior toughness to acrylic with slightly less optical clarity. Compared to polycarbonate, acrylic is less vulnerable to UV light, resists scratches better, and is easier to seal. It is also less expensive.
Here are the benefits of each material:
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Warranty Protection
We offer Piedmont Marine Grade® Ultra® Acrylic Sheet, which comes with an industry-leading 10-year warranty, providing peace of mind and ensuring long-lasting performance.
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Light Weight
PMG Ultra sheet weighs half as much as glass while providing greater durability and flexibility.
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Impact Resistance
Polycarbonate is nearly unbreakable, boasting a strength that's about 200 times greater than glass and 30 times stronger than acrylic.
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Temperature Resistance
Polycarbonate can endure extreme hot and cold temperatures without compromising its shape or clarity, providing long-lasting performance in a wide range of environmental conditions.
What We Offer
Piedmont Plastics’ has a complete line of materials uniquely designed to withstand the rigorous conditions of the marine environment while maintaining a flexible and lightweight exterior.
Piedmont Marine Grade® (PMG®) products are recognized as industry-leading solutions in the Marine market. PMG® Plus has superior optical quality over general purpose acrylics andis formulated to hold up even in the most extreme marine environments. Piedmont Plastics has been dedicated to the Marine industry for nearly 50 years and has a dedicated team of Marine sales professionals to help you find the best solution.
