I have been asked to get pvc in between some window frams instead of glass. Dont want to sound silly?

Question

How can I ask for this without sounding like a fool, and who are going to be the best people to ring up? Glazers or something along the plastic making lines?

One of the silliest questions on here i'd imagine, I know this already so don't bother posting that as a reply.

I dont know who to look for in the phone book.
Cant imagine it'd be glaziers?

It's actually for a partially sited person, who doesn't want any light in the room as it hurts his eyes. So I have been told a plastic board instead of the glass in the frame would be the best thing.

Answer 1

just a thought but im sure you could find a vinyl or other film material that you could just cover the glass with.. like window tinting.. would be easier than taking the glass out and trying to replace it with something.

like this stuff..

http://www.gilafilms.com/Residential/window-film-frosted.htm

Answer 2

PVC is a solid material and will not permit light to shine thru and you cannot see out of it.
There are a few non-glass substitutes available. Try your local hardware or big box stores. Sheets of plastic in various thickness are available. If you are replacing window glass, use at least a thickness of 1/8". Unfortunately it is not as hard as glass and will scratch or mar rather easily.
Good luck.

Answer 3

There is a polycarbonate multiwall glazing material which looks like square tubes next to each other lengthwise. It comes in large sheets and can be cut to size to fit the window area where glass would go. It can be bought in colors like blue or bronze that cut down on the light and is a great insulator since the interior of those tubes has captured still air.

Answer 4

I would be inclined to install heavy tinting or vinyl opaque sheeting to the glass. Like can be purchased in kit form for cars.

My thinking is that at some later point this covering can be peeled off. The solution you have been tasked with will require a major alteration to put it back to be suitable for sale or perhaps for a live-in aide later down the road.

Answer 5

The process would be the same as a glass pane install. By PVC are you referring to something solid/opaque? It would be interesting to know the why of the install. If this is meant as an alternative to glass, but still designed for light and sight, then "Lexan" Panes would be my suggestion

I'll assume this isn't strictly a DIY project, and a Glazier of any merit would also advise as to the total install, and do it for you.

The issue might be that You have to acquire the material, and perhaps cut it or have it cut to size?

Steven Wolf

Answer 6

i don't think its a silly question,look in th phone-book or web,you are sure to find someone

Answer 7

Oh well you need a best answer anyway LOL