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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 2:15 pm
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Capital costs are higher due to materials and installation.

Operating costs are higher due to cleaning and maintenance (glass walls are certainly heavier than stamped steel leading to increased wear on gearing).

Need to minimize costs dictates steel.
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