What is better to use for windows-acrylic or glass?

[chickcritty]

Here's the window plans I'm using http://www.buildeazy.com/newplans/playhouse_6x6_window_sash.html Hopefully I did the link right. I'm also using their chicken coop plans but I'm making it 8 x 6 instead of 6 x 6 so it has a storage area. So far we've made the nest box and framed the floor and one wall. I'm not very good at using a hammer so my hubby did most of the nailing of the framing and I did the cutting and put together the nest box with screws and a drill. We just bought a used framing nailer now we just need an air compressor. That'll make it easier and faster to put it together.

 

[The Sheriff]

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Lowes cuts Plexiglas to any size you want for free!

 

[chauqg]

Glass remains scratch free, it is easier to clean and the poop is tough to get off acrylic, glass is stronger, does not turn yellow... I have all glass and some big windows one is 4x5' that could never be made of acrylic.

USE GLASS .. no contest....

 

[Chieftain]

I made my windows from 1/4" acrylic, because I could get pieces that were close to the final size I needed, and I could cut them easily on my bandsaw, and leave a nice clean edge.

I also used silicon sealant on both sides of the acrylic when I mounted it in the frames, and in my view that makes the acrylic structural, and helps hold the whole window together. It's really strong and I doubt it will ever break under normal use. If it does, it won't shatter and is easily replaced.