We have a Plexiglas barrier system in our plantation house.  I 
personally dislike it immensely for a number of reasons.  For starters, 
the plex is difficult to keep clean and will show lots of finger  - and 
nose! - prints.  Second, if it is done in a door frame, you limit the 
view to just one or two people at a time which can be a very big 
dis-satisfier.  Third, there is a feeling of being in a fish bowl and 
with possible glare issues, can make for an unpleasant visit.

I personally prefer reader rails that are high enough to encumber access 
to the space, but not so high as to limit view from a wheelchair.  If 
you're very concerned about intrusion, I would put motion activated 
alerts or cameras - which don't even need to be real is place visibly - 
that can help discourage the would-be thief.  These reader rails should 
extend into the room enough to allow a small party of people to all view 
the room together. 

If you still want to go the way of plex and you want door way fittings, 
the half-tube fittings are available that allow the visitor to go into 
the space the depth of a single person and see all around.  They also 
tend to be stronger with less flexing than a flat panel would be.

Paul Fritz


museum wrote:
> Our museum is an outdoor museum with 20 plus
> buildings, each complete with period artifacts and
> objects.
>
> Currently, a personalized tour is given with each
> group at with no additional fee.  However, with new
> management a number of issues are being addressed, one
> of which is the labor-intensive tours. A
> recommendation has been made to place barriers,
> perhaps plexi, in the various buildings doorway, which
> will allow the visitors to view the interior.  The
> reasoning is-
> More people will be allowed to tour the site without
> tying up personnel
> The interiors will require less cleanup especially
> during inclement weather
>
> We need a barrier that will allow the visitor to view
> the interior of each structure with the least amount
> of distraction and allow them to feel as much part of
> the exhibit as possible.  What type of barrier would
> you recommend?  And do you have photos and/or drawings
> that show same?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Basil
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