Quote Originally Posted by Asmo View Post
Do you think if I build the plexiglass/pvc box respectivly tight to the sliding glass doors It would still retain a ton of humidity?
I'm sure it would be totally fine with proper substrate and upkeep, but I'm asking anyways before I put the work in.

Also and more importantly. In my head as of now the heat tape would be sandwiched inbetween this "box or cabinet" and the inlay of the plexiglass/pvc.
If I go with pvc I'll probably use plexiglass as a bottom so that better transfers heat from the heat tape underneath it and thats sandwiched inbetween the "box/cabinet"
To your first question, yes, it will retain humidity. In fact, it's overkill. The finished wood will retain both heat and humidity. For humidity, what really matters is a tight fit on the door.

To you second question, I'll echo Boger. You'll need a small gap between the heat tape and the plexiglass bottom.

My problem with converting cabinets, like the one you have pictured, is that they aren't deep enough. So, I built my own out of plywood.


I know it doesn't look as nice as a professionally done cabinet, but it was built for a snake, so it works.