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Why is polycarbonate an excellent building block?
- 19 Dec, 2022
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Polycarbonate is considered one of the most interesting materials in construction because of its many special characteristics. The first among them is its great versatility, which allows its use in the most diverse applications. The use of polycarbonate in construction is therefore widespread, whether in the construction of residential or commercial, professional or industrial spaces, both indoor and outdoor.
Resistant, lightweight, easy to work with and environmentally sustainable, polycarbonate is by nature very multifaceted and is therefore frequently chosen to give life to interior walls, verandas, greenhouses, roofing, skylights, cladding and even design elements and objects. This polymer made from carbonic acid is also characterized by remarkable mechanical and thermal resistance - two peculiarities that make it extremely popular in the construction industry and in so many do-it-yourself projects.
It is very common today to find polycarbonate in the "role" of a protective panel due to its great resistance to impact and fracture; in applications requiring high levels of hygiene and sanitation due to its high thermal resistance; in contexts where the use of a material with good dimensional stability, and therefore one that keeps its shape unchanged, is necessary; wherever light weight and unbreakability characteristics are required of the materials; and in spaces where it is important to have control over light transmission (i.e., light) because it is characterized by high optical and transparency properties.
Usually offered in sheet or panel formats, polycarbonate is always distinguished by its great lightness that makes it very convenient to move and install-especially when compared to other heavy and fragile materials, such as glass or crystal. It is precisely its great maneuverability that makes it ideal for effective and very quick realizations, be it a skylight, a greenhouse or a pleasant interior wall with which to divide an open space or an industrial-style apartment. In the latter case, polycarbonate is particularly suitable for those who want a quick and convenient solution that does not cause any discomfort in spaces because it does not require invasive masonry work.
The difference between compact and multiwall polycarbonate
Both compact and multiwall polycarbonate sheets are commercially available today and also in our online shop. What is the difference between these two types of material?
The first and most significant is related to transparency, which is greater in the case of compact polycarbonate sheets. As for multiwall polycarbonate, on the other hand, its name is related to the particular structure that characterizes it, which is precisely called "multiwall." This type of material, which is very suitable for roofing and canopies, is also perfect for cold bending: through this procedure, the walls raise the sheet's rigidity, making it suitable for both domestic and professional applications.
In any case, both compact and multiwall polycarbonate are characterized by their remarkable resistance to impact and wear, as well as their great ability to tolerate weathering, ease of cleaning and ease of maintenance.
Finally, a small separate discussion should be made for colored polycarbonate, usually used for interior design construction applications due to its top-of-the-line aesthetics.
The advantages of polycarbonate as a building element
The advantages of polycarbonate as a building element are many:
- It is very durable and can tolerate shocks and loads well.
- It is extremely lightweight, and therefore easily moved and transported.
- It is flexible from a production point of view, and thus used to make large roofing as well as small panels.
- It withstands weathering and wear very well, and can therefore be successfully used outdoors.
- Due to its almost total transparency, it ensures an extremely pleasant aesthetic impact even when used to make windows.
- It is very tough and durable, and does not degrade easily, proving to be a worthy substitute for glass in many areas.
- It can be cleaned and maintained quickly and easily: it will only need to be washed with soap and water.
- It contributes to energy savings in the rooms in which it is placed because it manages to thermally insulate them, and thus keep their temperature constant, reducing the consumption of traditional heating systems.
- It is biologically inert and easily cold worked, making it ideal for both simple and very complex constructions.
- It is totally recyclable and therefore also considered a material with "green" characteristics.
- Being unbreakable, it is very safe especially in applications where it can replace glass.
PolyPiù Shop: your online store for do-it-yourself polycarbonate applications
PolyPiù's online shop is the one-stop shop you've been looking for if you want to build polycarbonate projects for your home.
We provide you with a wide range of products so that you can quickly and easily build many interior and exterior applications: conservatories, greenhouses, roofs, canopies, skylights, windows, polycarbonate interior walls, and virtually any other construction you have in mind.
All you have to do is visit our product section to find out, among the many in our catalog, which one is best suited for your project. Remember also that, for more information, you can take a look at our FAQ page or get in touch with PolyPiù consultants for technical and commercial support: we will be happy to listen to you!
