What are multiwall polycarbonate sheets used for?

What are multiwall polycarbonate sheets used for?

An alternative to glass at a lighter weight while being more affordable, polycarbonate multiwall sheets are used primarily for cladding, roofing panels, greenhouse panels, skylights, sheds, and verandas.

What is multiwall polycarbonate?

Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheets. Unlike other glazing materials, multi-wall polycarbonate sheet is virtually unbreakable and provides as much as 60% more thermal insulation than glass. Its light weight, durability, strength and ease of installation make it the ideal glazing material, especially for outdoor applications.

Does multiwall polycarbonate Bend?

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets can be cold-curved, which means they can be bent at room temperature following guidelines provided by the manufacturer. Consult the manufacturer and follow the minimum curving radii for best results.

How strong is multiwall polycarbonate?

Its impact resistance is 250 times that of glass and surpasses many other plastic materials such as acrylic. Essentially, it’s virtually unbreakable.

How much does twin polycarbonate expand?

Polycarbonate sheet will expand 3mm per liner metre. Multiwall polycarbonate can be cut using ordinary circular, hand and hack saws.

How do you join two polycarbonate sheets?

The sheets can be glued together using epoxide glue that is applied to the cut edges of the sheet before joining the two together. Epoxide glue has to be used as using other glue will cause your sheets to have small cracks beneath the surface.

How do I stop polycarbonate greenhouse panels blowing out?

Keeping Wind Out of Your Greenhouse

1. Glazing repair tape on both sides of overlapping panes offers extra protection against wind.
2. Foam tape helps make a better seal when the roof vent is closed.
3. Make temporary repairs to damaged greenhouses to keep the wind out until you can buy replacement glazing.

What is the best way to cut polycarbonate sheet?

Polycarbonate sheets can be cut with either a circular saw or a jigsaw. A circular saw is the best tool for cutting larger polycarbonate lengths. Thanks to the properties of this material, polycarbonate won’t crack or splinter around the cut.

What’s the difference between twin wall and multiwall polycarbonate?

Quite simply, when polycarbonate has two layers, it is known as Twinwall Polycarbonate; and when it has three or more layers, it is known as Multiwall Polycarbonate.