Eisenglass Source
 

Where can I get Eisenglass? Looking for sizes, lenghts and costs

Thanks
Shawn

I use these guys-real good service and prices:

Outdoor Textiles

Clear sheet vinyl

Strataglass

Press polished vinyl

Ted, I want to make roll up curtains for a balcony so I can use it on nice days in the late fall and early winter. Which product do you recommend? What thickness? I will roll it up during the week and roll it down and fasten the bottom on weekends.

Thanks
Shawn

isinglas

strataglas is the latest greatest.

You should not need more than .030 and I would go with the Strataglas if you plan on using it for a long time without clouding or cracking. At least get press polished so it will start out clear.

Ted, thanks

Shawn

Mark, I did buy and make curtains for my balcony. They work great. They roll up or drape down and make the late fall and early spring great to sit outside and enjoy the water view. They keep the wind out and the sun really warms up the inside.
I reccommend doing this project.

Shawn

Shawn do you sew? I have a couple pair of blue jeans that need patches
Michael

Michael, you would be surprised at what I do.

Hope your winter went well. When do you think you will have your boat on the Bay?

Now you have scared me a little :eek:
Winter was ok but to long. When it be over?
On the water by May how about you?
Michael

Michael, I expect to be on the water a little before Memorial Day. Usually its too cold and windy and I have a fair amount of work travel scheduled before then.

Maryland Mark, I bought the Eisenglass from Ted's lead.

http://www.outdoortextiles.com/home.php

I had my sheet metal shop make up aluminum plates to sandwich the Eisenglass and mount to the area above my openings. One plate had Pem Studs (1/4 x 20) and the other had through holes. I used Stainless studs and wing nuts. I used strapping material to cross over each other and hold up the panels when not in use, similar to the way cruisers hold up their Eisenglass. I use bungee cords to hold down the bottom of the panels. I used brass grommets to make sure the panels did not tear through. I used Tapcons to mount to the assembly to the brick wall.
Any local sheet metal fabricator can make the bars, I used 2" wide by 48" ( I think) inch long pieces and placed the mounting hardware on 12ish" centers with one 2" from each end. I used .060 thick aluminum.