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There is no absolute "better" choice between acrylic blocks and glass blocks; the selection depends entirely on your usage scenario and core requirements. The two materials differ significantly in key properties such as light transmittance, strength, and weight, so a targeted approach is essential.
Scenario 1: Prioritize "Safety + Lightweight"
Choose acrylic blocks.
Examples include room dividers for children's bedrooms, shower screens in bathrooms, and outdoor landscape light boxes. Their high impact resistance and shatterproof nature minimize collision risks, while their lightweight design reduces installation and load-bearing pressure.
Scenario 2: Pursue "High-End Texture + Long-Term Durability"
Choose glass blocks.
Examples include decorative walls in hotel lobbies, light wells in villas, and high-end indoor dividers. Glass blocks offer a transparent, "cool texture" that enhances elegance. They also eliminate concerns about aging or yellowing, making them suitable for long-term fixed-use scenarios.
Scenario 3: Outdoor Use or Custom Shapes
Prioritize UV-resistant coated acrylic blocks.
In outdoor scenarios (e.g., courtyard dividers, advertising light boxes), UV-resistant acrylic prevents aging. For custom shapes (e.g., curved or irregular cuts), acrylic is far more flexible to process than glass and incurs lower costs.
Scenario 4: Environments with Exposure to Chemical Substances
Choose glass blocks.
Examples include laboratory dividers and observation windows in chemical workshops. Glass’s acid and alkali resistance prevents damage from chemical reagents, whereas acrylic is easily degraded by solvents.
Would you like me to organize an "Acrylic vs. Glass Block Application Checklist" in English? It will clearly list recommended materials and precautions for common scenarios (e.g., dividers, light boxes, outdoor decorations) to simplify your decision-making.