We need some interrior doors made- we want single panel doors with the panel being ‘frosted’ plexiglass (polycarbonate/acrylic?). I had a door maker tell me that an inspector would never pass this, as it must be tempered glass.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
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I'm not sure why it would have to be tempered glass. tempered, yes, but not sure why plastic wouldn't be allowed - it's not going to fracture and make shards.
Two jobs lately I've done this for bathroom doors - cutting out raised panels and putting in "etched' tempered panes - pricey, but a real client-pleaser.
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Edited 6/21/2007 11:04 pm by McDesign
These doors passed an inspection in Austin, TX.
The "glass" that you see is a double layered plexiglass, sorta like, or actually just like you'd see in those DIY green houses.
I made a call to the building dept to make sure that what I was making would be OK and they said it would work for them. NO problemos.
Doug
Thanks- I think the door maker was full of S**t. These are just for interior closet doors.
YOu could try giving a call to your local building dept and running it by them just for shids and giggles.
I really dont see why it wouldnt be allowed though.
Doug