I'll be making some enclosures that will be housing some adult retics. What thickness of glass is sufficient regarding strength? The sliding windows will probably only be about 12"-16" in height, 3-4 feet long.
Thank you.
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glass thickness for cages?
seacroc
Dec 13, 2006 05:54 AM
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dollarthegreat
Dec 13, 2006 07:57 PM
I think that most use 1/4 of a inch. Im not 100% sure tho.
Derek
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Bill S.
Dec 15, 2006 05:59 PM
1/4" thick and it's a very good idea to use laminated clear safety glass. Also get the polished edges so the glass slides easily in the tracks.
B.
carmelmonster
Dec 15, 2006 08:32 PM
Laminated safety glass has a low strength.
Use 1/4" minimum Tempered Glass. It is approximatly 10 times stronger than standard glass and will turn to "sugar", reducing the chance of injury if broke.
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