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Acrylic window blocks, like those from US Block Windows, resemble traditional glass blocks with the advantages of being lighter in weight, providing better insulation, and offering increased impact resistance. ...More

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Acrylic window blocks, like those from US Block Windows, resemble traditional glass blocks with the advantages of being:

Lighter in weight
Provide better insulation
Increased impact resistance

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