"Plexiglass can scratch easily especially when you clean it and rub it with the dirt still on it, but if your careful it may be okay for a while. I designed into my outside railing,( we haven't built yet) to use metal spindles in front of the…"
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Plexiglass railings
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Glenn V Oct 23.
I'm replacing the outside spindles on my railings
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John & Pat Biehn replied to John & Pat Biehn's discussion Plexiglass railings"Thank you Judy and Lee,
The reason I want to put something between them is because of the view. I do not want to look through anything!
Thanks for you reply,
John"
Judy & Lee Peacock replied to John & Pat Biehn's discussion Plexiglass railings"We have just the cedar logs - why do you have to have anything in between them? We are in Maine so we also get a ton of snow. I added a couple of pics so you could see."
Raymond Wengerd replied to John & Pat Biehn's discussion Plexiglass railings"I'd use tempered glass."
John & Pat Biehn posted a discussionPlexiglass railings
Hello LogHome Neighborhood,I was thinking about changing my deck railings. Right now I have pine spindles and I'm not happy how they are holding up, plus the maintenance issue.I was thinking about going with ceder logs with the plexiglass inclosed. Cabin is on a lake so I want to have a nice view. Some of my concerns is we are located in Vermont so we get lots of snow and I was wondering about the glass discoloring after awhile?Wondering if anyone out there as has any experiences with this…See More
Scott M replied to John & Pat Biehn's discussion I'm replacing the outside spindles on my railings"John – I am not a huge fan of log railing. I have just seen it rot too easily – it seems to wick and retain moisture which leads to problems and in my opinion no amount of stain or sealer is going to fix it. I think that it…"
Raymond Wengerd replied to John & Pat Biehn's discussion I'm replacing the outside spindles on my railings"Cedar will hold up."
John Sanders replied to John & Pat Biehn's discussion I'm replacing the outside spindles on my railings"Hey John,
I would second Glenn's comments. Also, I would recommend installing copper post caps which will definitely help prolong the life of your posts. You may want to check with www.MountainHomeBuildingProducts.com for…"
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