Transparent roof decides whether to use glass or polycarbonate sheet. The following comparison shows that polycarbonate pc sheet is versatile enough to meet various design challenges. At the same time, it is also very strong, can effectively insulate and protect against UV radiation, and has the advantages of convenient installation and reduced costs, which are not available in glass. Let’s start the comparison.
When weighing polycarbonate sheet and glass, please refer to the following important characteristics:
1. Polycarbonate sheet is lighter
2. Polycarbonate sheet is more heat-insulating
3. Polycarbonate sheet has lower energy consumption
4. Polycarbonate sheet has UV protection
When designing a transparent roof, it is necessary to consider the damage of ultraviolet (UV) radiation to the skin, especially for applications such as swimming pool covers or pergolas. Glass can filter 50% of UV rays, while polycarbonate sheet can filter 99% of UV rays. Using polycarbonate sheet to make a transparent roof is like applying a layer of sunscreen to the skin.
5. Polycarbonate sheet is easier to install and construct
Because the size of polycarbonate sheet is flexible and can be customized, it can be freely bent and shaped, and can be cut and drilled on site.
Summary: Polycarbonate PC sheet has the potential to replace glass in transparent roof lighting because of its durability, heat insulation, light weight, and resistance to breakage. However, the easy scratching of the surface of polycarbonate PC sheet is its biggest weakness. Therefore, polycarbonate PC sheet is not suitable for places prone to friction, such as furniture.
SINHAI Polycarbonate Sheet Company has anti-scratch polycarbonate sheet. If your project requires anti-scratch treatment, please contact us.
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Post time: Sep-18-2024