plexiglass for a studio window?

blackbox · Post by **blackbox** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:02 am

hi i searched around for some info on this but i came up with nothing so....
i was wondering if it is a good or bad choice to use plexiglass instead of glass for a window between rooms.
my guess is that it is not a good choice but since it is lighter and somewhat easier to work with i figured i would ask.
thanks!

Post by **sharward** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:20 am

I did a search for the word "plexiglass" here and this is one of the results.

When you "search around," don't forget the handy search feature right on this here site.

blackbox · Post by **blackbox** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:54 am

THANKS!!!

knightfly · Post by **knightfly** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 4:32 am

LIGHTER is the key word; mass kicks ass... Steve

ktb1025 · Post by **ktb1025** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:58 am

Hello again,

It's been a while since I posted, and the studio is almost done, but I was wondering if before I make a decision on whether to use polycarbonate plexi type glass vs laminate for my control room windows.

I've got 5 openings...
2) 24"x32"
2) 48"x32"
1) 96"x32"
A glass installer in the area wants $2500 for tinted double panes, 1/4 & 3/8 inches installed.

A plexiglass company wants $1800 for 3 sheets of
96" x32" - 1/2"
96"x32" - 3/8"
NOT installed

I know nothing of polycarbonates, so I can't make an informed decision yet. Anyone out there has experience with this and can offer some advice?

BTW... Pics coming soon!

knightfly · Post by **knightfly** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:45 pm

Kevin, polycarbonate is slightly less than HALF the density of glass; don't waste your money, glass is what you want... Steve

ktb1025 · Post by **ktb1025** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:48 pm

Thanks Steve! Great save...
I think the extra $ is worth having someone else do the work too. Let them drop the glass, if you know what I mean.

Kevin

knightfly · Post by **knightfly** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 6:58 am