The Ultimate Material for Conservatory Style Roofs is Triple Wall Polycarbonate Sheet
By now, most of us have heard of the advantages of using corrugated polycarbonate roofing sheets for building projects where the outdoors is intended to meet the indoors. We have extolled the virtues of this material and these sheets, and have no regrets about doing so. However, there is something better: triple wall polycarbonate sheet. Let’s take a look at the best of the best.
The configuration of triple wall polycarbonate sheet, rather than being simply corrugated, is what is sometimes referred to as ‘fluted’ construction. That is to say that viewed from the long end of the panel, it appears much like a series of square tubes paired up and glued together side by side along their lengths. This means that the sheets have an outside wall, an inside wall and numerous side walls for support, plus separated air chambers that provide superior insulation qualities, much like a double-paned window – except better!
This is the ultimate material for building conservatory style roofs of all descriptions. Lightweight, virtually shatterproof and incredibly strong, triple wall polycarbonate sheet can be ordered cut to precise sizes and already sealed at the open ends, ready to provide not only a barrier between the homeowner and the elements, but a barrier between outdoor and indoor temperatures as well. Of course, there are other building materials that can achieve these same results, but those materials cannot be unbreakable and still let in the warmth of the sun’s light, or afford a view of the night sky.
There are three shades of triple wall polycarbonate sheet, all transparent: 16mm clear, bronze and opal. Calculate the combinations of required sizes compared to sheet sizes, then order the most economical combination from a reputable company online. If custom cutting is not available at no additional charge, continue your search until you find a proper supplier. By now, most of us have tried, or seen someone else try, to shatter a single thickness sheet of polycarbonate. Imagine how much stronger these sheets must be, and they offer insulating qualities besides! Did we mention that these sheets can also be thermally formed into a variety of shapes? Check with your online dealer regarding special requirements for your next project.
