Possible Enclosure Door Question

[LizardzRock]

Has anyone ever used a window like this:
http://www.homedepot.com/Doors-Windows-Windows-Slider-Windows/h_d1/N-5yc1vZar7z/R-202035712/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051

It is your usual vinyl window with sliding panels. Figured it would work pretty good as a sliding enclosure door entry-way. If you set it to where the locks face the outside and put trim around the edges to "dress up" the sharp corners I would think it would work pretty well.

There are cheaper ones that do not have LowE glass and that have aluminum frames. price< $60.00

If anyone has i would be really interested to know how it worked out. I have construction experience so setting the window or constructing the frame is no issue, just wanna know if anyone has ever tried?

Thanks.

 

[james.w]

I know a few people who have used windows for enclosures, they work well. The only negative is that only one side opens.

 

[Bntegus]

thats all i use any more its cheaper last longer. im building all new tegu enclosures and they will be 8x8x6 indoor with a window and a 8x8x6 outdoor on the side here is some of my monitor cages.

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heres more these have open tops for outside they will stay around 75 in the winter when its about 45 out at nite with the top down and 2 75watt lights. oh and they are 5x3x3

 

[LizardzRock]

Okay cool deal thanks for the replies. As far as them opening on one side yea I agree that is a definite drawback.

 

[Bntegus]

Okay cool deal thanks for the replies. As far as them opening on one side yea I agree that is a definite drawback.

yea all mine i climb in to so if you are making it small then it would be a little hard.