Lexan, spelled with a capital "L", is the registered trade name of a
General Electric developed clear plastic.  It chemically is a polycarbonate
and its selling point is that it is very durable, does not scratch easily,
and is almost unbreakable.  Many school windows have been replaced with it
to minimize breakage, for example.  Be very careful to not confuse it with
a less expensive and less durable product made from polymethylmethacrylate
(Lucite, Plexiglass, etc.).  Another clear material found in home
improvement centers is made of polystyrene and it, too, isn't anywhere as
durable as Lexan.  Lexan is quite expensive compared to the others.
 
Something those of you looking for a liner for your cage floor might want
to consider decorative laminate, e.g., Formica.  It is durable and easy to
keep clean.  Some dimensional patterns have rough surfaces.  Small pieces
can be obtained from Home Depot type outlets.  Besides, you can get several
different patterns and change the fert's home color scheme!
 
Al Wiebe
[Posted in FML issue 2855]