[BCMA] Outdoor display cases

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

>From my experiences, I would like to suggest 6mm laminated automotive safety
glass instead of plastic (Plexiglas, Lexan, etc.) The glass can be easily
kept clean, won't haze, scratch, warp or be damaged by sunlight or chemicals
and will withstand more abuse by vandals. Another option is to use an
replaceable anti-graffiti film over the plastic to provide some protection,
but this is expensive. The glass is probably the most cost effective
solution.

 

 

Todd Davidson

President

BC Farm Museum Association,

Box 279, 9131 King St., Fort Langley, BC, Canada, V1M 2R6

604-888-2273   www.bcfma.com   bcfm at telus.net

 

 

 

From: Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. [mailto:bcma at lists.vifa.ca] 
Sent: February 22, 2018 10:20 AM
To: bcma at lists.vifa.ca
Subject: [BCMA] Outdoor display cases

 

Hello, world!

 

I am in the midst of planning an exhibit for an outdoor space (photo below).
I want to put a couple of chainsaws out there, as well as saw blades and
other objects from some of the local sawmills. However, as this is right at
the main entrance to the Museum's property, I also want to keep that nice
welcoming openness of the shed - so I was thinking Plexiglas display cases
without wooden or metal frames - just a support along the bottom - to
protect the objects without adding any more solid structure to the space
than absolutely necessary. The cases will be along the sides of the shed,
between the support posts, so under the roof but still within range of
blowing rain and snow.

 

I'm pretty sure sealed Plexi will keep most of the bugs out, but what about
condensation? I've also been told that water doesn't just roll off
Plexiglas. And is there a way to build these cases so they are sealed but
still let us change or add objects occasionally without having to destroy
things?

 

Thoughts? Suggestions for alternatives?

 

Thanks!

 

Tammy

 

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Tammy Bradford, Manager

Creston & District Museum & Archives

219 Devon Street, Creston, BC V0B 1G3

Phone 250-428-9262

www.crestonmuseum.ca

Find us on Facebook! <https://www.facebook.com/CrestonMuseum> 

 

Shed finished.jpg



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