What thickness solid polycarbonate should I use for roof?

What thickness solid polycarbonate should I use for roof?

The thicker polycarbonate sheets 25mm, 32mm and 35mm tend to be used externally for roofing applications, the thicker the sheet the better the heat and sound insulation. 16mm polycarbonate is light enough to be used for small jobs but also is also useful for certain roofing jobs.

Can you bend twin wall polycarbonate?

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets can be cold-curved, which means they can be bent at room temperature following guidelines provided by the manufacturer. Consult the manufacturer and follow the minimum curving radii for best results.

Can a polycarbonate roof be flat?

Solid polycarbonate sheets are ideal for homeowners that prefer a flat form factor to corrugated sheets.

Can you vacuum form polycarbonate?

MAKROLON Polycarbonate Sheet can be thermoformed on standard equipment. Vacuum forming, free blown forming, and line bending are the most extensively used processes.

Can I bend polycarbonate?

Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic, which means that the material becomes soft when heated. Hot bending of Lexan polycarbonate can be done in several ways: with a professional bending device, a filament or heating element, a hairdryer, an adjustable paint burner, or a convection oven.

What can Lexan thermoclear panel be used for?

LEXAN™ THERMOCLEAR™ is a high-performance multiwall polycarbonate panel that can be used in many roofing different applications such as canopies, carports, sunrooms, and greenhouses.

How big is a Lexan thermoclear glazing sheet?

Versatile LEXAN Thermoclear multi-wall sheet can be relied upon to deliver high quality; low maintenance glazing that is built to last.

What kind of saw to cut Lexan sheet?

As long as the sheet was dry when it is sealed it will not suck in any moisture and fog up. Use a circular saw with a very fine tooth saw blade. The more teeth the blade has the better cutting. You can also use a Jig saw with a fine blade.