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DIY & Home Improvement

jwirr

(39,215 posts) Wed Apr 11, 2012, 02:42 PM Apr 2012

Going to fix some broken windows - is glass the only material that can be used?

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Going to fix some broken windows - is glass the only material that can be used? (Original Post) jwirr Apr 2012 OP

No, but glass is the best material to use. jeff47 Apr 2012 #1

Thank you. Glass it is. jwirr Apr 2012 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Apr 2012 #3

That is good to know but I only need the glass. jwirr Apr 2012 #4

jeff47

(26,549 posts)

1. No, but glass is the best material to use.

Reply to jwirr (Original post)

Wed Apr 11, 2012, 03:36 PM

Apr 2012

Compared to the alternatives, it's either cheaper or performs much better.

Clear plastics that remain clear and aren't degraded by UV are more expensive.

Clear plastics that are cheaper will become opaque very quickly and then degrade to the point where you will have to replace them.

jwirr

(39,215 posts)

2. Thank you. Glass it is.

Reply to jeff47 (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 11, 2012, 05:38 PM

Apr 2012

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Tesha This message was self-deleted by its author.

jwirr

(39,215 posts)

4. That is good to know but I only need the glass.

Reply to Tesha (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 14, 2012, 11:48 AM

Apr 2012

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