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<blockquote data-quote="QtrHorse" data-source="post: 1650183" data-attributes="member: 567206">req;You are correct, I would not want to drill a bunch of holes either and it would be much cheaper just making a window, even w/ the extra pc of MDF that will be needed. For cosmetic reasons alone, this would be better. You will be able to see the caulking or double sided tape though the plex if you make one whole side out of the plex, unless you put some type of ring/ frame around the outside edges.To answer your question profound; the 3/4in plex will be just as strong or stronger than the 3/4in MDF in the sizes that you stated. If you made a small 12inx12in window, I would think that 1/2in plex would be just fine. You will be able to get the 1/2in material much cheaper, it is more common than the 3/4in. I bet I could get ahold of a 12inx12in PC but the shipping cost would probably kill the deal.Look up sign supply businesses in your area and ask them if they cut acrylic to size.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="QtrHorse, post: 1650183, member: 567206"] req; You are correct, I would not want to drill a bunch of holes either and it would be much cheaper just making a window, even w/ the extra pc of MDF that will be needed. For cosmetic reasons alone, this would be better. You will be able to see the caulking or double sided tape though the plex if you make one whole side out of the plex, unless you put some type of ring/ frame around the outside edges. To answer your question profound; the 3/4in plex will be just as strong or stronger than the 3/4in MDF in the sizes that you stated. If you made a small 12inx12in window, I would think that 1/2in plex would be just fine. You will be able to get the 1/2in material much cheaper, it is more common than the 3/4in. I bet I could get ahold of a 12inx12in PC but the shipping cost would probably kill the deal. Look up sign supply businesses in your area and ask them if they cut acrylic to size. [/QUOTE]

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