Choosing The Right Polycarbonate For Your Application - Tuflite Polymers

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Choosing The Right Polycarbonate For Your
Application When people are looking for
alternatives to glass panes for their patios,
carports, greenhouses, skywalks, skylights,
etc., they generally opt for the best option
polycarbonate roofing sheets. If you want one
too, you will need a helping hand to help you
decide which polycarbonate sheet you must use
because there is a wide range of polycarbonate
types available in the market. Depending upon
your application, you will need to decide the
type, colour, and texture of your roof. While all
polycarbonates are basically the same, made from
strong plastic material, making it durable, yet
lightweight and able to withstand high
temperatures and pressures, there are various
finishes and procedures that are applied to make
varied kinds of polycarbonates. The right
polycarbonate type Solid polycarbonate These
polycarbonates are manufactured using UV
stabilized resin. These sheets are light in
weight, extremely durable, have high impact
resistance, can bring in more than 90 of
sunlight (while blocking away the harmful UV
radiations of the sun). All these qualities make
solid polycarbonate sheets easy to handle,
transport, store, and install. Textured
polycarbonate These are solid polycarbonates
only, but with an added texture that is applied
by printing or other procedures while or even
after being manufactured. These sheets are used
where there is required a different look for the
roof, and when lesser transparency is
required. Multiwall polycarbonate These
polycarbonates are made by attaching two or more
layers of polycarbonate sheets together. They
have a hollow and multi- cellular structure that
brings to them amazing insulation as well as
flexibility and durability. These sheets can
provide anywhere between 25 to 80 of light
transmission. These are best used for skylights,
skywalks, pergolas, stadium roofing, hobby
greenhouses, carports, and railway station
roofing. Corrugated polycarbonate These sheets
are non-conventional polycarbonates that use
minimal energy while also protecting the
environment. They embody
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superior performance with exemplary impact
resistance. They are available in a wide range
of choices for light transmission, and possess
amazing fire resistant properties. They are used
in all kinds of residential, industrial, and
commercial applications. The right
polycarbonate thickness 4mm For small DIY
projects, plant houses, and cloches 6mm and 10mm
For greenhouses, swimming pool covers,
sunscreens, plant houses, and small DIY
projects 16mm and 25mm For conservatories, car
ports, canopies, sheds, and porches The right
polycarbonate colour Clear Maximum light
transmission Bronze Limits the amount of light
transmission at 18 Opal Limits the amount of
light transmission at 40 The right
polycarbonate size Polycarbonate is available in
large sizes, which helps to reduce installation
time and effort. So, you could choose for the
largest polycarbonate sheet to install on a
large roof, or have your sheet cut to the
required size on purchase. However, you may even
cut the sheet on your own after purchase, as it
is very easy to cut them. All you need is a
sharp toothed scissor or circular saw. While
the above guide should be good enough o thelp you
choose the most apt polycarbonate for your
application, you can always get in touch with
Tuflite Polymers in case of any confusion. Here,
you will be provided not only with the best
quality polycarbonate roofing sheets, but also
assistance on deciding upon the most appropriate
polycarbonate type for your particular
application.