Installing Polycarbonate Sheeting

Polycarbonate sheeting has become an increasingly popular material for roofing, windows, and canopies.

With that in mind, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to explain all aspects of installing polycarbonate sheeting including:

-What to consider before installation

-Where to store it

-How to install polycarbonate roofing

-How to ensure it’s installed correctly

What you should know before installing polycarbonate sheeting

Polycarbonate’s impact resistance is 250 times greater than that of glass, making it virtually indestructible. It’s also half the weight, making it far easier to install. It maintains rigidity at high temperatures, is available in UV resistant and fire resistant grades, and is fully recyclable.

You should also consider the strengths and benefits of polycarbonate so that you can decide whether or not it will meet all the requirements for your next project and compare it to alternative materials.

If you’re still not sure whether polycarbonate is the right choice of material for you, check out our guide on everything you need to know about polycarbonate sheeting which will give you a full rundown. Alternatively, email amanda@stroplast.com.cn.

Polycarbonate sheeting’s strength, low weight, UV protection and capacity to be cut into any shape makes it perfect for roofing.

However, we haven’t mentioned that twin and multi-wall polycarbonate offers some insulation too, which helps keep spaces warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Multi-wall polycarbonate has three or more layers, and twin-wall polycarbonate has two layers. The more layers a polycarbonate sheet has, the more insulation it provides.

Storage of polycarbonate sheeting

If you’ve purchased polycarbonate sheeting already make sure it’s stored in a dry place to keep moisture from entering the flutes in the polycarbonate.

Polycarbonate sheeting can be vulnerable to scratching, so this should be taken into consideration when storing and handling.