Get the Glass That's Perfect for What You Need
Plexiglass and Lexan each have unique properties and advantages. The dedicated team at Town & Country Glass is here to help you make the right choice and find the perfect solution to your application.
Facts About Plexiglass
- Plexiglass is fragile in nature with impact resistance
- Tends to chip or crack easily
- Scratches easily
- Will discolor from sunlight
- Use as temporary fix where little or no mechanical properties are required
- Available in many colors and thicknesses
- Lighter weight than glass
Facts About Lexan
- Lexan can be impacted continuously with little or no chips/cracks
- Cost is more than plexiglass
- Lexan is more for use with permanent repairs
- Common in industrial application where mechanical properties are required
- Can scratch easily, however, a scratch resistant version is available
- Limited colors available
- Various thicknesses available
- Will discolor from sunlight
- Lighter weight than glass
- Certain thicknesses can be used for bullet resistant applications
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