WHAT IS THE BEST THICKNESS FOR POLYCARBONATE ROOFING?

CHOOSING THE RIGHT THICKNESS FOR A POLYCARBONATE ROOF

HOW THICK SHOULD POLYCARBONATE BE FOR A PERGOLA?

For pergola roofs, the very thin sizes, 4mm and 6mm, are too small and light, while the very largest, like 25mm and 35mm, are too big and bulky. In general 10mm polycarbonate twinwall is the standard for pergolas, the appropriate balance of size and durability

IS POLYCARBONATE A WATERPROOF?

Polycarbonate panels are resistant to extreme temperature either hot or cold, sunlight, snow, rain, and impact.

IS POLYCARBONATE BETTER THAN GLASS?

For security purposes, polycarbonate sheet protects much better against burglaries and vandalism because of it’s unbreakable properties. Compared to safety glass, polycarbonate is 250 times more resistant to impact, not only protecting valuables inside but also reducing the risk of injury due to broken glass.

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF POLYCARBONATE?

The main disadvantage of polycarbonate is that it isn’t resistant to scratches. For example, if a branch should happen to fall on a patio canopy made of polycarbonate, it may be scratched. This problem can however be solved by polishing the polycarbonate.