This stylish homeowner enjoys the warmth created by PES panels, allowing her to open her slider and expand her living space. And look at that clear view!
Crystal-Clear by Design
Why True Clarity Starts with the Right Vinyl
When it comes to porch enclosures, your view should never feel like a compromise. Yet most systems on the market quietly sacrifice clarity, stability, and longevity by using rolled, marine-extruded vinyl. At Porch Enclosure Systems, we don’t.
We build our enclosures using pressed, polished clear vinyl, the highest-grade clear vinyl available. It’s not a marketing term. It’s a fundamentally different manufacturing process that delivers a visibly superior result.
Pressed vs. Rolled
The Difference You Can See and Feel
Most enclosure companies rely on rolled, extruded vinyl. This material is pulled and stretched during production, which introduces internal stress, visual distortion, and long-term instability. Over time, it shrinks, ripples, and softens your view.
Pressed polished clear vinyl is manufactured under extreme pressure and heat, then rapidly cooled. This process locks the material into a stable form, creating a crystal-clear, glass-like finish with dramatically reduced distortion.
The result is simple.
• Sharper clarity with no waviness
• Less than 1% shrinkage, compared to up to 6% in rolled vinyl
• Long-term dimensional stability that holds its shape season after season
This is why pressed polished vinyl looks more like a window than a curtain. And why it performs that way for years.
Oversized center curtain with a built-in door panel that rolls up independently, while the side panels stay securely fastened to the floor
Built for Performance, Not Convenience
Pressed polished clear vinyl is not available in endless roll lengths. It is produced in large, precision-made sheets measuring 110″ x 54″, which represents the maximum size achievable with this manufacturing method.
Some companies see this as a limitation. We see it as a quality decision.
With proper planning, these sheets can be oriented vertically or horizontally and seamlessly integrated into your enclosure design. For wider openings, panels are centered or paired with clean, intentional seams that visually read like window divisions, not patchwork.
This approach allows us to build enclosures of virtually any size without sacrificing clarity, strength, or appearance.
The Clear Difference, Done Right
Anyone can enclose a porch. Very few can preserve the view.
By choosing pressed polished clear vinyl and designing every enclosure around its strengths, Porch Enclosure Systems delivers a level of clarity, stability, and refinement that rolled vinyl simply cannot match.
Once you see the difference, it’s impossible to unsee it.
Our clear vinyl is enhanced by the top fabric that not only compliments the design but also offers crucial protection. When rolled up, this fabric layer shields the clear vinyl from potential damage and adds a barrier between the vinyl and the pull cord, especially during extended periods of being rolled up. This ensures that your clear vinyl remains in top condition over time.
Experience the Difference
We encourage our prospects to conduct a simple test at home: Place two pieces of masking tape 53″ apart vertically on your porch, then sit and stand in your favorite spots. This exercise will help you visualize the impact on your view. Most find that the fabric’s placement has little effect on their overall view, and the clarity of our high-quality vinyl is more than adequate.
Left of center curtain rolled up.
The PES founder’s gazebo, with the right curtain rolled down to provide protection from a spring breeze.
Left panels rolled down.
Our PES significantly changed how this New Jersey couple uses their outdoor space. The high quality sheet glass, fabric and hardware allows the homeowners to convert their outdoor space in a fully functioning 3 season room.
Even in the snowy cold of Steamboat Springs, our enclosure transforms this outdoor space into a protected retreat, perfect for enjoying the winter views.
Upgraded clear vinyl, combined with durability and comfort, makes the overall experience truly worthwhile.
See for Yourself
The height of our clear vinyl is more than sufficient to preserve and even enhance your view, as seen in the photos above. Our customers consistently express satisfaction with the outcome and enjoy unobstructed views once their curtains are installed.
