Multiwall Polycarbonate comes in a range of sheet thicknesses, internal wall profiles and colours or tints. Different sheet thicknesses have different levels of light transmission, insulation properties and acoustic levels. So which one do I need for my own project?
Luckily the answer is not that complicated, some multiwall polycarbonate sheets lend themselves to certain applications while being totally unsuitable for others. For example nobody would consider putting 35mm Polycarbonate in a greenhouse or cloche just as using 4mm twinwall polycarbonate in a conservatory roof would be impractical.
Different polycarbonate sheet thicknesses lend themselves to different applications:
Wow its cold this morning. Frost on the grass and a bitter chill in the air. Living in a Victorian house means that I have beautiful windows. Lovely details on the wood which wouold be totally lost were I to get double glazing. There is a solution though. I can have warmer rooms AND beautifully crafted windows with Ecoease Secondary Glazing.
We often get calls in the winter time from gardeners who have come across damaged glass panes or acrylic panels on their greenhouses. They ask me ‘is polycarbonate suitable to replace broken greenhouse panels?’
Driving home from work today in the wind and rain, feeling really fed up that it is dark so early and the weather keeps you stuck indoors. Came home and imagined the conservatory I will hopefully have before this time next year.
I have wanted a conservatory for a long time and with the right approach I can insulate the roof with 35mm Heatguard polycarbonate to keep the heat in. So nights like tonight can be spent sitting comfortably in there relaxing with a book listening to the wind and rain ouside.
Lets face it.... that's a great feeling, listening to the rain beating on the roof and the wind howling around, when you are nice and snug inside.
The weather this week may not be so cold but in January and February a cold snap could come at any time. Fish in ponds become vulnerable as temperatures drop and ponds freeze over. You can insulate your pond quickly, easily and economically using polycarbonate sheets.
25mm multiwall polycarbonate and 35mm multiwall polycarbonate offer an ideal solution. The fluted structure of the sheets give excellent insulation, helping you to keep your fish safe through the coldest months. Enter your sizes on our website for an instant quote, or give us a call om 01536 446395 to discuss the benefits of each thickness.
But I’m sitting here writing this, in my garden, on my laptop with a nice cup of coffee and all is good…. How? I hear you ask? That’s the beauty of having a garden canopy in the UK.
There is a large range of polycarbonate sheets on the market today. Which is the best for use in a conservatory? What is the best polycarbonate sheet thickness? What is the best colour? In the next couple of blogs, I will give you all the information you need to make the right choice for your project. Today we will look at polycarbonate sheet colours.
Last week we looked at the use of roof vents to release some of that heat build-up in your conservatory helping you to be able to use the room in the hot summer months.
