Advantages
ENERGY SAVING
Standardized procedures are used in the building and construction industry to determine the relative energy efficiency of most building products. Insulating values are typically stated in terms of U-value or R-value
in the U.S.A., and K value (the metric equivalent) everywhere else in the world. Where U-factor is concerned,
a lower number indicates better energy efficiency.
LIGHTWEIGHT
1/6 the weight of glass and 1/3 the weight of acrylic.As the sheet weight is very low, support structures need not be as heavy as in the case of traditional materials.This in turn offers savings in
structure and installation costs.
LIGHT TRANSMISSION
Light transmission levels in excess of 80% can be achieved with clear and will be maintained throughout the life of the sheet.
Flexible and easy to install
Bends easily into arches. POLIBAY sheets may be cold bent or curved up to their minimum permitted radius,
using polycarbonate's natural tolerance for cold forming with no need for thermal processing. Curving POLIBAY sheet beyond this minimum permitted radius induces undue stresses and strains in the glazing sheet, causing premature failure and will void the warranty.
FIRE RESISTANCE
The fire performance of POLIBAY has been independently tested and certified up to Class B1
surface spread of flame when tested to GBT8624-2006, That is, at very high temperatures,
the material would melt but flames would not spread.
10 YEAR WARRANTY
Refer to the POLIBAY warranty document for full details of the 10 year warranty.