Polycarbonate is a very strong and
resilient thermoplastic material. Polycarbonate is also very lightweight and
capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, either hot or cold. Due to these
qualities it makes for an effective roofing material for many applications.
While polycarbonate roofing may not be the best option for an entire house; it
is ideal for other structures such as decks, garages, patios, sheds, and
conservatories. Polycarbonate is also frequently used for pool covers, or for
roofing on industrial warehouses. Being virtually unbreakable with 250 times
the impact strength of float glass and 30 times that of acrylic, polycarbonate
panels are a great product for a wide variety of outdoor uses.
Types
of Polycarbonate Roofing
Here
at A&C Plastics we offer a wide variety of polycarbonates. Our selection
includes clear polycarbonate sheets, white polycarbonate, colored polycarbonate, and more. All of our polycarbonate products
are extremely durable with high impact resistance and weather resistance. Our
polycarbonate sheets also have UV protection in order to slow and help prevent
damage from direct sunlight when being used outdoors.
Benefits
of Polycarbonate Roofing
Polycarbonate
can withstand extreme amounts of force and are nearly unbreakable. There are
even bullet resistant varieties of polycarbonate which are used in things such as police
shields. These sheets are also very lightweight, making it easy to transport
and install them anywhere. With the UV blocking capabilities of polycarbonate,
it is a perfect material for constructing awnings or sunroom roofing. These
properties of polycarbonate also make it the ideal material for the
construction of greenhouses. Polycarbonate panels are resistant to extreme
temperature either hot or cold, sunlight, snow, rain, and impact. This enables
the panels to last for many many years without fading or discoloring while also
remaining damage free from any various impacts over the years.
Downsides
to Polycarbonate Roofing
Despite
the many advantages to using polycarbonate panels as roofing material, there
are only a couple of downsides. One downside to polycarbonate sheets is
that they are not scratch resistant and denting or scratching on the surface is
possible if extra caution and care are not taken.
Still
Not Sure if Polycarbonate is Right for You?
We
want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are still unsure
as to whether polycarbonate is the correct material for the job you have
planned, or if you have any additional questions about polycarbonate, please contact us! We look forward to hearing from you and offering you
our expertise and guidance to make sure you get exactly what you need.
Some
Advantages of Polycarbonate Roofing Include
- High-Quality
- Nearly Unbreakable
- Bullet Resistant
- Lightweight
- UV Resistant
- Perfect for Greenhouses
- Resistant to Extreme
Temperatures
- Protects Against Discoloring
- Affordable
