What is a Lexan roof?

What is a Lexan roof?

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.

Does polycarbonate last?

Though polycarbonate is durable, it should be treated with UV protectant to prevent it from turning yellow or breaking down. With proper care, polycarbonate can last about 10 years, a fraction of how long glass lasts.

Are polycarbonate roofs any good?

Polycarbonate is a very strong and resilient thermoplastic material. Polycarbonate is also very lightweight and capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, either hot or cold. Due to these qualities it makes for an effective roofing material for many applications.

Can I walk on polycarbonate roof?

Can you walk on polycarbonate roofing? Polycarbonate roof sheets are not designed to support the weight of a person and so you should avoid walking on them. If you do need to access the roof sheets, use crawl boards between the rafters or step ladders as a safe means of doing so.

What is Lexan polycarbonate sheet?

Lexan is a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic. In a nutshell, what that means is that it’s a solid substance that can deform in extreme heat (typically 147 degrees Celsius, or 297 degrees Fahrenheit) and whose molecules are comprised of repeating subunits.

How do you cut multiwall polycarbonate?

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets can be cut with standard workshop equipment. This includes a common circular saw, hand saw, and hacksaw. Circular saws should have fine-toothed panel blades. After sawing, the channels of the sheets should be cleaned with compressed air.

Do you need to pre-drill polycarbonate roofing?

When installing polycarbonate roofing, it is considered good practice to pre-drill the screw holes before fixing the sheets. It is also recommended that you slightly oversize these holes to make room for the thermal adjustments described above.

How do you stop a polycarbonate roof leaking?

The Effisus Easyrepair Tape is the ideal solution to seal joints on polycarbonate sheets. It creates a waterproof, moisture, and airtight barrier, with no additional sealing required. It has an exceptional adhesiveness to polycarbonate and is installed in a fast and easy process.

What is Lexan™ thermoclear™ sheet made of?

A well-established brand for over 40 years, LEXAN™ THERMOCLEAR™ multiwall polycarbonate sheet is extruded from LEXAN™ resin, a high-quality thermoplastic with superior mechanical, optical, and thermal properties. This lightweight, high-performance sheet offers high light transmission, remarkable impact strength, and long-term weather resistance.

Why choose thermoclear multi-wall sheets?

Made with virtually unbreakable LEXAN polycarbonate resin, Thermoclear multi-wall sheet offers excellent impact strength and exceptional flame resistance Lightweight, easy to fabricate and install by do-it-yourself’s and contractors using common everyday tools

Why choose thermoclear?

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How many treatments do thermoclear machines require?

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