Bullet Proof Acrylic for studio glass?

I found a local one time deal on: http://www.pacificbulletproof.com/produ ... index.html It's not as high psf as regular glass, but according to this site it is 7.7 psf, which would probably meet my needs and exceed the mass of my wall. Will this work? Any issues with this? This would save me about $1000 vs getting 1/2" and 3/4" float glass.

A vague question. If two layers of the material will match or exceed the wall TL. Otherwise: The wrong product at the right price is still the wrong product. Andre

Well standard 1/2" anneled glass is around 6.5psf if these guys says their acrylic glass is 7.7psf and that exeed you wall psf i don't see any reason not to give it a try. It's all a matter of mass, be it real glass or some extraterestrial matter if it's heavy and you can see trough it... I may be wrong, but i don't think you're going to loose much iso, if any. maybe some more knowledgable expert can chime in. regards

Well standard 1/2" anneled glass is around 6.5psf if these guys says their acrylic glass is 7.7psf and that exeed you wall psf i don't see any reason not to give it a try. It's all a matter of mass, be it real glass or some extraterestrial matter if it's heavy and you can see trough it... I may be wrong, but i don't think you're going to loose much iso, if any. maybe some more knowledgable expert can chime in. regards

That's what I thought too. If it's "all about mass", this 1.25" thick product meets that requirement. If density is a factor, it does not. There are other factors, like solvents react with this material. So ammonia based cleaners could damage the surface. I don't want to use the "wrong product", but the question is if this is the "wrong product". This product retails for about 2X as much as the equivalent mass laminated glass. So it would never normally be considered for this application, since it just costs too much. In this case I'd be getting it about 90% off retail cost, which is what perked my interest. I searched around, and found references to people using this material (though I doubt this thickness) in gobos. I'm considering getting it, and making the decision later. I might even just use it to make big gobos, if it's not used for the studio glass.

It is hard to quote with not clearly written messages. If you can get the material at the price you implied, go for it! Andre

Hey Ben, Went to your web site and found out we are close neighbors My office/day job is on SE 29th and Division Peace Tom

Nice. Do you have a recommendation for where to get studio glass locally in Portland? Any other good local places to get common studio build materials?

I think or believe you are on the right track with your bullet proof glass. However I am not the expert on this matter...always the disclaimer..... :lol: Glass I purchased on Powell Blvd. around 60th and the rates were typical of everyone else I talked too. Nice people There is a great place for insulation that is contractor only purchase, but I would be happy to help out if needed. OC 703 and Rock wool a plenty. Its down off Highway 30 prior to St. Helens Hwy. Next to the Willamette River If you need please email me at [removed] and I will help as I can Peace Tom

I found out that the bullet proof glass is scratched, which was a deal killer for me. Great to save money, but I'm spending too much money to have such a critical piece be annoying. I'll send you an email, thanks for the tips.