Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this informative video, Eric Grant from Sailrite guides you through the essential factors to consider when selecting clear vinyl window material for your project. Learn the key differences between sheet goods (pressed and polished vinyl) and rolled goods (extruded vinyl), and discover which is best suited for your needs.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Sheet Goods: Premium clear vinyl products created by fusing thin vinyl sheets under heat and pressure. They offer:
Exceptional clarity, durability, and dimensional stability.
Resistance to shrinkage and yellowing, ideal for extreme weather.
Top brands like Strataglass® and O'Sea® feature scratch-resistant coatings.
Other high-quality options include Regalite® and Crystal Clear® (non-coated).
Used in demanding applications like marine, automotive, and commercial enclosures.
Rolled Goods: More affordable extruded vinyls, but with:
Lower optical clarity and potential for shrinkage or yellowing over time.
Ideal for tents and trade show curtains due to longer roll lengths.
Gauge Thickness:
30 gauge (0.03" thick): Flexible, perfect for roll-up/down windows.
40 gauge: Slightly less flexible, suitable for roll-up windows.
60 gauge: Rigid, ideal for fixed applications like power boat front curtains.
Click to see Window Material: sailrite.com/shop/window-material?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=CHOOSING+CLEAR+VINYL
For more detailed guidance, check out Sailrite's "Clear Vinyl Buying Guide".
directus.sailrite.com/assets/744be688-d593-4245-8b1a-ac1d0c941d1d/Window-Material-Buying-Guide_062325.pdf?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=CHOOSING+CLEAR+VINYL
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In this informative video, Eric Grant from Sailrite guides you through the essential factors to consider when selecting clear vinyl window material for your project. Learn the key differences between sheet goods (pressed and polished vinyl) and rolled goods (extruded vinyl), and discover which is best suited for your needs.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Sheet Goods: Premium clear vinyl products created by fusing thin vinyl sheets under heat and pressure. They offer:
Exceptional clarity, durability, and dimensional stability.
Resistance to shrinkage and yellowing, ideal for extreme weather.
Top brands like Strataglass® and O'Sea® feature scratch-resistant coatings.
Other high-quality options include Regalite® and Crystal Clear® (non-coated).
Used in demanding applications like marine, automotive, and commercial enclosures.
Rolled Goods: More affordable extruded vinyls, but with:
Lower optical clarity and potential for shrinkage or yellowing over time.
Ideal for tents and trade show curtains due to longer roll lengths.
Gauge Thickness:
30 gauge (0.03" thick): Flexible, perfect for roll-up/down windows.
40 gauge: Slightly less flexible, suitable for roll-up windows.
60 gauge: Rigid, ideal for fixed applications like power boat front curtains.
Click to see Window Material: sailrite.com/shop/window-material?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=CHOOSING+CLEAR+VINYL
For more detailed guidance, check out Sailrite's "Clear Vinyl Buying Guide".
directus.sailrite.com/assets/744be688-d593-4245-8b1a-ac1d0c941d1d/Window-Material-Buying-Guide_062325.pdf?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=CHOOSING+CLEAR+VINYL
Subscribe for more expert tips.
#VinylWindows #ClearVinyl #SheetGoods #RolledGoods #Sailrite
