Single pane
Clear
A straightforward clear-glass choice.
CWS glass porch enclosures
Rigid sliding glass with screened ventilation.
CWS glass porch enclosures use side-sliding glass above the rail and fixed glass below where needed, creating a coordinated rigid-glass system for an existing covered porch.
How the sliders work
One fixed sash and one operable sash.
The screen is positioned on the operable side so the opening can provide ventilation when the glass is moved. Fixed glass panels can enclose the area below an existing porch rail.
Frame colors include white and bronze.
Completed enclosures
Single-pane clear glass in white aluminum frames.
This completed CWS project combines side-sliding clear-glass windows, fixed lower glass panels and a coordinated glass enclosure door.
Glass choices
Five documented glazing options.
Single pane
Tinted
Adds tint for the desired appearance or reduced brightness.
Double pane
Clear insulated
Two-pane insulated construction with clear glass.
Double pane
Tinted insulated
Insulated construction with a tinted appearance.
Double pane
Low-E insulated
A Low-E option for improved thermal performance.
Another rigid-glass option
PGT windows and sliding glass doors.
PGT offers impact-resistant glass windows and sliding doors. This documented Best Screens project uses white PGT SGD770 doors in two-track, two-panel and three-track, three-panel configurations with EnergyShield Max Low-E insulating glass and BetterVue screen-mesh sliding doors.
Complete enclosure planning
Coordinate glass, screens, fixed panels and the door.
Opening sizes, existing rails, frame color, glazing, safety requirements, ventilation and door swing are evaluated together.
Plan a glass enclosure
Start with the project location and porch photos.
We will review the rail, openings, desired glass, ventilation and door needs.