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


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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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