It looks like plastic has taken the place of plywood for abandoned homes in Durham, NC. When a home is abandoned for a period of time the windows usually take a beating in more ways then one. Often times the home becomes a place to gathering for drug dealers and such. To keep that from happening houses are frequently boarded up. When plywood is used the look is well rather abandoned. When clear plastic is used the house looks more natural but is still secure. You can see what is going on behind the windows as well.
The product Durham uses is a thick polycarbonate that is break resistant and is used in more then 10 other cities across the state. No statistics from Durham Police yet on whether it deters crime but it is certainly a better look for the community.
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