Perspex sheet is a very attractive type of plastic that is ideal for many uses when a deluxe and high class appearance is sought.
It is more visually translucent (clearer) than glass and has many other advantages.
Glass Vs Perspex Sheet: What Are the Differences?
Glass is an ancient substance that is first believed to have been developed in Greece, 4,000 years ago. In contrast, Perspex is a relative newcomer. Perspex is also known as acrylic, or poly methyl methacrylate, and was developed in the 1920’s/1930’s.
Glass is wonderfully translucent – our buildings and vehicles would be very different without it. However, it comes with many drawbacks. It is heavy, very prone to breakage, difficult to transport and transmits a lot of heat.
In contrast, Perspex sheet is actually clearer than glass, weighs less, is approximately 10 times stronger and has some flex. It is much easier to transport, handle and install and can also be cut with basic tools, rather than glass cutters.
It is also cheaper than glass. One of the other disadvantages of glass is that it forms sharp shards when it breaks, which can lead to injuries and, potentially, legal action.
Because of its properties, Perspex is used in many areas where glass would previously have been used. This includes windows, fences, pool fencing, boat windscreens, furniture, greenhouses, splashbacks, viewing panels, displays, brochure holders, signs, lights and even instead of glass in picture frames.
Where to Buy Perspex Sheet?
Plastic Warehouse stocks the highly-regarded Plexiglas brand of Perspex sheet. It is very weather resistant and has a 30-year warranty against weathering. It comes in sheet sizes of up to 3050 x 2030 mm and thicknesses of 3-25 mm.
Plastic Warehouse offers a cutting service at their factories in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and also delivers around Australia. Their website makes it easy to order your Perspex sheet to your exact dimensions.
They also sell Perspex (Plexiglas) rods and tubes. Learn more about Perspex sheet: https://plasticwarehouse.com.au/product-category/acrylic-sheet-rod-tube-melbourne/
Plastic Warehouse was established specifically to enable people to buy retail quantities of Perspex sheet at wholesale prices. They have exclusive arrangements with some plastics suppliers, good distribution networks and offer the benefit of buying power to achieve cheaper prices.
