Jan 19th 2016
FrameSpace vs EconoSpace
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Features |
Framespace 6 |
Econospace 125 |
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Permanence Framespace 6 - Mechanically Permanent Econospace 125 - Relies On Adhesive*(Econospace Adhesive is 2.5 time thicker then the others.) |
Mechanically Permanent |
Relies On Adhesive
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Shear (Sag) (Econospace is about 1/2 the weight of the others) |
Grips over edge of glass. Can never sag. |
When adhesive fails, spacer will sag
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Installation Time Framespace 6 - Fastest... Apply to Glass, then trim flush with edge. No measuring required! Econospace 125 - Measure, mark, cut,then apply to glass * |
Fastest... Apply to Glass, then trim flush with edge. No measuring required! |
Measure, mark, cut,
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Special "Allowance" required? Framespace 6 - Industry Standard 1/8 inch allowance Econospace 125 - 1/32 to 1/16 inchallowance suggested |
Industry Standard 1/8 inch allowance |
1/32 to 1/16 inch
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Removable? Framespace 6 - Easily & Repeatably Econospace 125 - No |
Easily & Repeatably |
No |
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Can be used with picture glass (2mm) & single strength (2.5mm) Framespace 6 - YesOne side fits each thickness Econospace 125 - Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
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1/8" airspace Framespace 6 - Also available in3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 & 1/4 Dbl Econospace 125 - Also available in 1/16, 1/4 & 3/8 inch |
Also available in
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Also available in
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Keeps glass from shaving off bits of wood, paint, & leaf in wood frames. Reduces glass chipping in metal frames. Framespace 6 - Yes Econospace 125 - No |
Yes |
No |
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Colors Available Framespace 6 - Clear & Black Econospace 125 - Comes in Clear, black, and white. |
Clear & Black |
Comes in Clear, black,
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Sure beats using mat board, foam board, or wood strips to create airspace in a frame. Framespace 6 - Yes Econospace 125 - Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Pressure sensitive adhesive will not stick permanently to unfinished wood as the lignin will adversely affect the adhesive. The Econospace must be aligned flush with the edge of the glazing for full adhesive engagement to get any semblance of permanence. | ||
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Manufacturers note: No pressure sensitive adhesives are permanent. Temperature, humidity, and the persistence of gravity will eventually overcome the bond. The adhesive used on Econospace is much thicker and stronger than the others, and because Econospace is about half the weight, it will work fine for smaller frames. | ||
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Spacer will move with the glazing the amount of the allowance, and possibly move the spacer into view. If spacer is used with 1/8" allowance and engaged half on & half off glazing to "center" the glazing, this method reduces adhesive engagement and thereby reduces bond strength and longevity. | ||
| Both Framespace and Econospace meet FACTS Standard for Maximum Preservation Framing. | |||