When it comes to solid surface window well covers nothing is better, stronger or more durable than Lexan. Lexan has been around since 1953 and has a long storied history. Chemist Dr. Daniel Fox of GE made a discover while working on a wire coating. In his research, he had created a gooey substance that once hardened, could not be broken or destroyed. He was amazed and impressed by the remarkable toughness of the material. This material was later patented in 1955 and became known as Lexan Polycarbonate plastic.
In the 1960s, NASA used Lexan brand polycarbonate for astronaut helmet assemblies and visors, including those used by the Apollo moon astronauts. In 1968, Lexan was being used in windows, signs, greenhouses and other large applications. Today, it is used in hundreds if not thousands of applications including football and other sports helmets and bullet proof glass.
So, knowing a little history about the product you can see it is the de facto standard in the industry. When you are making a decision about your window well covers don’t buy an inferior product. Ask the following questions of my competitors:
Do you use Lexan solid surface tops?
If yes, ask what thickness of Lexan they use? – some competitors use 1/8” thick Lexan while still charging the premium price for the thicker 3/16” Lexan. I have used 3/16″ Lexan from the beginning.
If no, ask what they do use? Beware, some competitors use fiberglass for their tops. It may look similar to Lexan but it is significantly weaker and more susceptible to UV sun damage.
Of course, it is less expensive but they do not pass that savings on. Their covers are still
more expensive than mine.
