The sheet's extraordinary longevity and tolerance to harsh circumstances, especially when compared to glass, have contributed to polycarbonate's rising popularity. Glass is fragile and easily damaged, which can be dangerous. When used in place of glass, polycarbonate can speed up construction, cut costs, and make workers safer.
Absorption of Forces Caused by Explosions
Solid Polycarbonate has a significant safety benefit over glass since it is nearly indestructible. It can be used in place of glass in institutions including schools, subways, bus shelters,
greenhouses, and hospitals, and can endure tremendous force during inclement weather.
Given its indestructibility, polycarbonate sheet is a superior security material.
Polycarbonate is 250 times more impact-resistant than safety glass, meaning it can shield valuables from damage and lessen the likelihood of injury if something were to break.
The Ability to Withstand High Temperatures
Polycarbonate is far more secure than the glass used in construction and for everyday use because it can tolerate high temperatures. Polycarbonate is unaffected by prolonged exposure to temperatures of about 270 degrees or too short, intense temperatures of up to 1166 degrees. Conventional glasses shatter more easily and become untouchable at high temperatures because they absorb heat.
Age-Related Gains in Life Span
Polycarbonate sheet offers a low total cost of ownership because it is long-lasting, resists impact, and can sustain high temperatures. Thinner glass panels are more likely to break or become damaged, increasing the frequency with which they must be changed. Schools,
greenhouses, and hospitals can have hundreds or thousands of windows, which means that routine maintenance will add up quickly.
Extra-Good Insulation
When compared to polycarbonate, traditional glass has terrible insulating properties.
Polycarbonate is indispensable in the construction industry because of its thermal efficiency, which helps maintain a consistent temperature in a building, hence decreasing the need for heating and cooling systems and the associated costs and environmental impact.
In comparison to glass, polycarbonate sheeting is more suitable for greenhouse use. Since polycarbonate is more thermally efficient, planting seasons can be kept open for much longer. Due to its lack of insulation, glass greatly shortens the growing season and increases energy costs, negatively impacting both the economy and the environment.
Assembly of a Hothouse
Whether you’re changing panels on your greenhouse or beginning fresh, multiwall is the ideal
material to utilize. To minimize energy loss, you need a material that lets in as much light as possible. Glass is a poor insulator and can cost a lot more money over the long term to maintain a greenhouse functioning at the right temperature. Due to its high thermal value,
multiwall polycarbonate sheeting can reduce heating expenses by as much as 30 percent, saving homeowners and businesses a significant amount of money during the greenhouse's lifetime.
Multiwall is also one of the best plastics to use for the roof because of its endurance against heavy snow, high winds, and debris impact like hail. Because it’s so strong and rigid,
multiwall polycarbonate has a much longer lifespan compared to greenhouses built with glass panels.
The Shielding from Harmful UV Rays and the Dispersion of Light
Whereas typical glass lets in harsh light, polycarbonate often diffuses it. This is especially significant in the design of greenhouses and other buildings where direct sunlight could be a concern. Polycarbonate can protect plants from being scorched or burned, allowing them to live longer and develop more fruitfully than they would in a glass greenhouse.
The Setup Process Is a Breeze
Polycarbonate sheets are much easier to handle and install due to their small weight, which is six times less than that of regular glass panels. This can be a huge benefit over the glass when it comes to construction because less material is needed to support
polycarbonate than ordinary glass.
Polycarbonate may also be cut with a circular saw, although glass usually requires a specialized saw, particularly for thicker glass. Polycarbonate, in contrast to glass, which is normally cut and shaped before installation, can be cut on-site due to its ease of cutting and forming. This opens the door for potentially pricey replacements due to sizing issues.
Innovative polycarbonate adaptation
Polycarbonate sheet's superior safety and durability make it a great alternative to regular glass. Polycarbonate sheets from
Exceliteplas Plastics can be used in place of glass or acrylic in a wide variety of settings, including greenhouses, subways, bus shelters, schools, and more.
Exceliteplas Plastics will work with you to create individualized answers to your company's problems and maintains the industry's largest stock of polycarbonate sheets in standard and nonstandard colors and thicknesses. Bring your conceptual designs to life with the help of
Exceliteplas Plastics.
