[BCMA] Outdoor display cases

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Thank you for posting this line of question.
I have had a project on my mind for a couple of years now regarding this
type of display. The object I wish to  move to another outdoor display is a
1914 Fire Hose cart. It is currently in our main building and takes up an
immense amount of room which we feel would be better utilized for other
exhibits. We had also contemplated windows or plexi.
So now I have my answer for that issue.
My concern is the affect of heat and cold on the cart.
Can someone give some suggestions as to the level of climate control, if
any, is recommended?
Photo of said cart is attached.

Cheers
Diana Ball
Chase and District Museum and Archives
chasemuseumsociety at gmail.com

On Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 10:20 AM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <
bcma at lists.vifa.ca> wrote:

> Hello, world!
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> Thoughts? Suggestions for alternatives?
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> Thanks!
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>
> Tammy
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> Tammy Bradford, Manager
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> Creston & District Museum & Archives
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Manager/Curator
Chase and District Museum and Archives
250-679-8847
Box 160- 1042 Shuswap Ave Chase BC V0E 1M0  chasemuseumsociety at gmail.com
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