Well let me do a comparison of what I pay then I'll answer.



For doing a 4x2x1 (I don't build 4x2x2 lol) I spend roughly



$8.00 per sheet for 2 precut 4x2x1 melamine sheets.

$4.00 per sheet for 2 shelf (1/2" thick) 2x11" for sides

$4.00 per sheet of coated peg board

$8.00 for 6' package of sliding glass track

$6.00 for sylicone caulking

$25.00 give or take for glass

So roughly 60 dollars when screws and brads are added in for a melamine enclosure without a light fixture.



For doing 4x2x1 out of pvcx I spend roughly



$67.00 per sheet(highest price as of late for local pick up with individual sheet purchase) of 1/4" 4x8 thick sintra

$20.00 for a strip of 1/4" plexi glass

$5.00 for hinges and bolts

$5.00 for barrel locks

$1.00 (a small portion of adhesive)

So roughly 98 dollars for the same style enclosure (If building individiuals. I save about 35 per unit when I build 5 or more at a time)



So I would say I would spend up to 40% more on a light weight sturdy enclosure..
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Randall L Turner Jr.

www.aircapitalconstrictors.com

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