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Originally Posted by joephys
Acrylic
Pros:
Very light
Stronger than glass
More transparent
Holds heat in better.
Cons:
Scratches easily
Euro-bracing can make maintenance difficult
expensive
sides can bow out
Glass Pros:
relatively cheap
more expensive low iron glass is almost as clear as acrylic
doesn't scratch easily
Easier to find
typically doesn't have euro-bracing so maintenance is easier
Glass cons
Heavy
Thicker standard glass will look greener
tempered glass can't be drilled.
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Nice list of pros and cons!