Enclosure doors

[Mootworm]

Hi all! So I'm working on building Molly's enclosure (standard 8x4x4), and I'm looking for some feedback on the doors. I'm really nervous about working with glass, and I'm not the best carpenter. I worked with plexi when I built my snake's enclosure and I'd rather not deal with that again. Ever lol.

Anyway, I had an idea to avoid my destroying a pane of glass or working with the dreaded plexi- what if I installed a large double hung window instead? It already comes assembled, both sides open and it has the added benefit of built-in locks! Do y'all think this would work? Or should I bite the bullet and make the doors myself? If so, would any of you kind souls point me in the direction of easy-to-build doors? Thanks in advance!!

 

[tegu.crz]

We are thinking of replacing our current doors which are glass with plexi. The reason we were leaning this way is one cause the current glass doors have a crack and also both get scratched so we figured plexi is easier/cheaper to replace. What problems have you had with plexi?

 

[Mootworm]

I had issues with scratching/fogging which was driving me nuts lol. Also, I kept breaking off screws inside my pre-drilled holes. I think if I'd had stronger screws, it may not have been so bad. But I was attaching hinges to a plexi tank, so I think I could manage doing the doors.

 

[reaper44]

i have my windows framed, but not glass inserted yet. I am going to lowes today to make a final decision on it, but my preliminary research showed plexi to be more expensive than glass...??? if any can chime in on this being false please do so cause i am looking for the easiest route.
I know the lowes i was at price checking, squares of glass were fairly cheap, and are cut to a smaller size free. Again, if this fact is wrong, please correct. I have only looked once with no intention to buy then. Today i will be purchasing so i will know for sure.

My enclosure is hinged on a wood frame with the windows cut out of the frame so i dont have to make any hole in the glass. Just a square cut. This could also turn into a major fail lol.

 

[reaper44]

FYI, I bought plexi yesterday. Glass was cheaper and cut for free at lowes. But the guy broke 3 pieces of glass trying to cut it. So I changed my mind and had them cut the plexi. It was more expensive, but I think it will
Be worth it in the long run. And me and a tegu will get to keep our toes lol.

 

[Mootworm]

Yeah I think I'll just do plexi. Maybe I'll make my boyfriend do it

 

[Benn]

What I found as a good sliding door which I prefer is a storm window laid sideways. Many sizes and they lock and also can take out panels and climb into enclosure(if you have big) and clean it out