On average the life expectancy of our PES is 7-10 years depending on how well it is maintained.

Free of dirt and debris prior to rolling.

Be sure your clear vinyl is free of dust and debris prior to rolling up your system. This is most common when your curtains have been down for extended periods of time. While the clear vinyl does offer some scratch resistance and is denser than other clear vinyl, cleaning occasionally will seriously reduce any abrasion to your clear vinyl when rolling up your panels.

Avoid unfastened curtains in heavy wind.

When your curtains are down be sure they are fastened. Leaving a curtain unfastened in heavy wind is the easiest way to decrease the longevity of your curtain. 

 

After iefore rolling up your system after it has been in the down position for long periods of time, it is a good idea to check that your curtains or  it is a good idea to rinse or wipe down the clear vinyl from debris after your currents have been in the down position for long periods of time. While the clear vinyl does have scratch resistance built in, this will seriously reduce is the easiest way to avoid Ensuring that your curtains are rolled up and stored properly will increase the life expectancy on your system.