Ideas for Two large panes of Glass

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TeeDee

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I have Two large Panes of Glass with alum edge so stiff and rigid and I believe the glass is strengthened.

They measure 1.5m square.

I was thinking what i could do with them and so far the ideas I have are :-

Cloche tops
Giant Solar Dehydrator
Solar thermal heater.


Anything else I could do with them?
 
Hmmm ... before you think of most thermal applications check if it has a selective coating, that spoils most of them.
 
Depending on the dimensions, they could be used as cooker hob splash-backs. You could do original artwork on it, either painted or with a print behind it, mount it 'clean' side out, and you'd have a unique splash-back design. Typically, the artwork should bring in/combine the colour scheme of the kitchen decor.

This is one I've designed for a kitchen with various shades of green as the decor :)

Hob Glas Back Design - 2056.jpg
 
At that size, 60" square or so, they'd make a roof and windbreak panel for a garden nook :)
Someplace to sit and chill out, enjoy the day or night without getting sodden wet :rolleyes2:
You could practice with the firebow, carve a something ? make some rope, have a quiet brew......
 
Isn't it the case that even if they have a UV blocker that only works one way round? So put inside out and the heat will come through?
I suggest an invisible A frame tarp type shelter.
 
For something completely different, an ant farm.

 
On a similar vein to the ant farm, maybe a wormery/composter. You could probably earn huge money by testing just how biodegradable all the new packaging materials truly are and posting timelapse videos on YouTube. You think I'm kidding don't you :)

My vote would be cold frame though as I'm thinking of doing the same thing myself, there's a upvc window place up the road who leaves all the old windows and frames outside up for grabs.
 
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Isn't it the case that even if they have a UV blocker that only works one way round?
Some metallized foils act as UV filters but what is usually put on windows is an IR reflector coating.

So far they have always worked both ways.
 
For something completely different, an ant farm.

That would make a good and educational project for kids.
 
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