MACS wrote:Guy showed up to start the sunroom project at 0800. By himself. He's been working since then and the entire project will be done in about 30 minutes. All he has left to do is install the screens and caulk the interior and exterior edges.
Now I'll have to get a
plexiglass insert for one of the windows so I can put the AC exhaust and a small fan exhaust in it for when I sit out there and puff on cigars when it's hot outside.
Might also want to look into polycarbonate (Lexan) while looking into acrylic (Plexiglass).
Pros and cons of both
- Polycarbonate easier to cut and drill, it won't crack or chip where Plexiglass can. This may be important if you plan on cutting it and drilling it. You can actually bend it like sheet metal without it snapping.
- Although both block UV, polycarbonate can start to yellow over time (like 7 years) but Plexiglass won't. Many polycarbonate sheets these days have additions or surface treatments to help prevent UV yellowing.
- Plexiglass is typically less expensive than polycarbonate.
- Plexiglass is typically more scratch resistant than polycarbonate but don't use abrasive cleaners or scrub brushes on either of them.
- Polycarbonate is way more shatter resistant (it doesn't shatter) than Plexiglass which is why it's used in things like windshields and bullet proof glass.
- Don't clean either of them with regular glass cleaners, particularly those containing ammonia, as they can cause clouding or damage to the surface.
- Never use vinegar glass cleaning solutions on Plexiglass. Polycarbonate is fine with vinegar glass cleaner as long as it doesn't have any other funky additions. Make your own at home with white vinegar and water. Best bet is to use mild soap and water or a specialized plastic glass cleaner - this is fine for both polycorbonate and Plexiglass.