Smuda says most Dillmeier Glass shipments arrive at Core's offices within seven to 10 days.
Plexiglass has become less available, its prices have increased, and perhaps most importantly, COVID-19 survives longer on it than tempered glass. Working with a U.S.-based commercial glass fabricator such as Dillmeier Glass ensures expeditious deliveries to meet any project deadline or COVID-19-related specification. Many plastics distributors are experiencing challenges obtaining plexiglass, with some companies reportedly experiencing six-week delivery backlogs. “It looks better, costs less, is easier to clean, and the virus doesn’t last as long on it.” “People think plexiglass is a lower price but the reality is the opposite,” explains Smuda.
Tempered glass costs around $150 to $200, lasts longer, and has a long list of other advantages. Customizations and glass thickness will add to that number, but it will still be less than plexiglass." “Just a sheet of tempered glass can start at $5.00 per square foot. This is also similar for office workplaces. “Customizations and glass thickness will add to that number, but it will still be less than plexiglass.”Ī typical plexiglass installation at a supermarket check out runs approximately $300 to $500. “Just a sheet of tempered glass can start at $5.00 per square foot,” he continues. “Even with the cheapest glass option with related customizations, you’ll pay less than you would with plexiglass.” “A 2-foot plexiglass panel was priced at $30 a square foot ,” explains Smuda. But with the high demand of plexiglass, costs can be upwards of $30 per square foot. Standard plexiglass prices are typically $10 per square foot. The eight-year glass industry veteran, says a quick calculation proves glass to be the more affordable and beneficial alternative. “I thought, ‘Hold on a minute, this is really high compared to the glass I have been quoting for years.’ It was double, if not more.” “All of the numbers seemed high in comparison to glass,” he says. Peter Smuda, Director of Architectural Solutions at Core Office Interiors, an interiors solutions provider and Dillmeier Glass partner with locations in Houston, and Austin, Texas, says those plexiglass requests are accompanied by substantial sticker shock. Vernon, N.Y.-based commercial construction firm DGC Capital Contracting, recently told Fox Business News that plexiglass prices have skyrocketed 500 to 600 percent since the pandemic, with companies eyeing other options, such as tempered glass. Giancarlo Lanzano, executive vice president at Mt. Plexiglass has become more expensive, especially recently, as business owners search for ways to combat COVID-19. Glass prices have leveled off throughout the last several years. The material has been touted as a cheaper alternative to tempered glass.Īs we mentioned earlier, however, this simply isn’t the case. $300-500/installation PricingĬOVID-19 is increasing demand for plexiglass due to its perception as a quick and effective way to retrofit the workplace with protective barriers. Plexiglass has become less available, its prices have increased, and perhaps most importantly, COVID-19 survives longer on it than tempered glass.īelow we’ll explain why tempered glass is more cost effective, longer lasting, and more expeditiously produced than plexiglass. These statements couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s common misconceptions surrounding these two materials, however, among these, that plexiglass costs less, is quicker to implement, and stronger than tempered glass. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) social distancing mandates and other regulations. Tempered glass and plexiglass dividers and partitions have consequently pivoted toward personal protective equipment (PPE) applications in compliance with U.S. To effectively protect employers, employees, and clients, designers and architects must now rethink commercial office layouts with these measures in mind. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to threaten the health and safety of people worldwide, the federal government and state and local municipalities across the United States are mandating new workplace requirements with phased-in reopenings.
0 kommentar(er)
