Re:A clear, strong, and thermally insulated wood for energy ...
by dirtnugget on Sunday October 04, 2020 @11:53AM
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You have to factor in the usual lifespan of glass as compared to this. A clean glass pane will resist water and ice for hundreds of years. This stuff will need to be repainted every few months to keep integrity.
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Re:A clear, strong, and thermally insulated wood for energy ...
by dirtnugget on Sunday October 04, 2020 @01:29PM
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I honestly do not understand why I m getting downvoted here. Am I saying anything untrue? Or did I only find a flaw which is not mentioned here?
Imagine leaving a house unattended in a humid or rainy area for one year, you would come back to swollen up windows which I am sure are far from clear. I guess you would have to replace these windows at least 5-10 times as often as regular glass. Also, glass is 100% recyclable whereas this would produce even more plastic waste.