Framing/braces or just bolt the plywood together?

[kelzerman]

Formica I have not found any reliable data comparing type 1 pvc to expanded foam core. Only way to get reliable data would be to test it myself and I do not have the resources to do that. All I can say is we use type 1 for structural products that withstand high impact and weight. We also work with expanded foam core which is used for signage. I will tell you what expanded core is probably about 50% lighter... a 48"x22"x22" cage out of type 1 is about 113 lbs according to my software. Now I don't have a sheet of pvc to compare to this picture, but I can assure you that you will not bend a sheet of type 1 anything like this. Now this is a sheet that is 41"x60"x1/4"







You know after looking into this a little more; you obviously have not had an issue with using 1/2" expanded closed cell. I respect what you guys do and in no way are bashing. You guys have made some fantastic looking cages, but I would not use it for a larger enclosure. I would however try using it for a little 3'x2'x2'