Chappytactical Posted Tuesday at 01:50 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:50 PM I know this has been topic has been brought up before, but what is everyone's thoughts on walls being constructed out of PVC? Our club is looking to build more walls and well, you all know the price of steel, aluminum and wood have gone through the roof! Those clubs that have PVC walls, what size and psi rating did you all use? If anyone has other resources or ideas to save money on walls, please provide them in the comments. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted Tuesday at 02:04 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:04 PM My limited experience with PVC down range is that it shatters with one hit. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted Tuesday at 02:12 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:12 PM Pony up the money for correct wall construction is probably the correct answer. Walls do get shot, dropped, stepped on, fall over. PVC will not happen up to normal wall abuse for matches. Not that it does not exist, but I have never seen walls constructed from PVC, probably for those very reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappytactical Posted Tuesday at 02:25 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 02:25 PM Thanks! I'm going to get some estimates for all types of materials. Looks like PVC might not be that much cheaper and in the long run, could cost us more due to them being shot up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted Tuesday at 02:59 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:59 PM One hit and it’s done for. Walls get shot. At least wooden walls hold up better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted Tuesday at 06:27 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:27 PM if you're talking solid pvc wall, it's a vision barrier which could be a safety issue with folks downrange remaining unseen. also wind load on solid walls can be a problem. 2x4 framing/perimeter with plastic netting stapled seems to be a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappytactical Posted Tuesday at 09:33 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 09:33 PM 3 hours ago, davsco said: if you're talking solid pvc wall, it's a vision barrier which could be a safety issue with folks downrange remaining unseen. also wind load on solid walls can be a problem. 2x4 framing/perimeter with plastic netting stapled seems to be a good choice. Sorry, I meant PVC tubing for the frame. But the 2x4 framing seems like a more viable option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted Wednesday at 11:24 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:24 AM 16 hours ago, davsco said: 2x4 framing/perimeter with plastic netting stapled seems to be a good choice. Anyone have a decent “how to” sheet for construing walls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted Saturday at 12:01 PM Share Posted Saturday at 12:01 PM this shows you some walls at one of my local clubs, search thurmont uspsa and you'll see some other designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted Saturday at 08:21 PM Share Posted Saturday at 08:21 PM I shoot lots of matches w pvc walls. I hate metal framed walls. Pvc frames are super easy to repair and the light weight is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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