<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;">PlexiGlas cases will prove to be a nuisance, especially outdoors. Specific surface cleaning processes are needed to maintain a good look, and an untrained person using a common household cleaner can easily damage them. Lexan is better, but not as good as good old glass for longevity and easy of maintenance. Dust and air dirt on the surfaces will always be a problem outdoors, and common community household cleaning techniques will be best for glass, not Plexi.<div><br></div><div>Go Glass. Easy common maintenance and cleaning. For a no-frame look, if they are not going to be handled a lot, just have the edges rounded and use a Clear Silicone Cement to hold them together. A glass shop can drill holes for security bolts and advise on the cement. For handling, use tightened web straps wrapped around to keep it all in compression.</div><div><br></div><div>If you really love Plexi, consider making your own bent-to-shape arched covers. It is not hard to do, using a heat gun. Lots of instructions available on-line for the home craftsman.</div><div><br></div><div>Cuyler</div><div><br></div><div>Cuyler Page</div><div>heritage interpretation Services</div><div>Vernon, BC</div><div>(250) 309-9248</div><div><a href="mailto:cuyler@telus.net">cuyler@telus.net</a></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><div>On Feb 22, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <<a href="mailto:bcma@lists.vifa.ca">bcma@lists.vifa.ca</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div lang="EN-CA" link="blue" vlink="purple" style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Hello, world!<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">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.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">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?<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Thoughts? Suggestions for alternatives?<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Tammy<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">---------------------------------------------------------------------------</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Tammy Bradford, Manager</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Creston & District Museum & Archives</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">219 Devon Street, Creston, BC V0B 1G3</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Phone 250-428-9262</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="x-msg://3/www.crestonmuseum.ca" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline;">www.crestonmuseum.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CrestonMuseum" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline;">Find us on Facebook!</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><image002.jpg></span><o:p></o:p></div></div><span><Shed finished.jpg></span>_______________________________________________<br>BCMA mailing list<br><a href="mailto:BCMA@lists.vifa.ca" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline;">BCMA@lists.vifa.ca</a><br><a href="http://lists.vifa.ca/mailman/listinfo/bcma" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline;">http://lists.vifa.ca/mailman/listinfo/bcma</a></div></blockquote></div><br></div></body></html>