[Gpdd] MISC.: coroplast and alternatives

[Cazza177]

Dear Cindy

I use coroplast for the base of my guinea pig run.  It's really easy to wipe
clean, stays waterproof and I was able to score it and fold it, so the run
sits in a coroplast 'tray'.  I bought mine nearly fours years ago and it is
still going strong.  It's a well-worth-it investment, as it's hard wearing
and long-lasting.

I found it hard to find some, but most places will deliver or send through
the post, which would at least save you the 1 hour drive (and help the
planet). :o)

Carole



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From: Cindy <calliope at geeksnet.com>
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:48:07 -0500
To: gpdd at gpdd.org
Subject: [Gpdd] MISC.: coroplast and alternatives

We've finally decided to build a C & C cage, and the piggies are very
excited about it.  Finding the cubes was easy, but one sign store quoted
us a $64 price for a 4 by 8 sheet of coroplast!  Highway robbery, as I
understand it.  Another sign store said the sheet would be $45.  We can
drive an hour or so and pay $10 a sheet, so that is a possibility;
however, I thought I would ask about alternatives.

Does anyone know about using Plexiglas instead of coroplast?  How about
"wall vinyl," the stuff that is used for tub surrounds?

TIA for any info/suggestions/advice.

Cindy, Sunshine, Tumbleweed, and Friday