Lexan® Thermoclear Multiwall Polycarbonate Glazing Sheet
Light weight
The hollow structure of Lexan Thermoclear means it is much lighter in weight compared with glass. For example:
• 10mm twinwall sheet weighs 1.7kg per square metre
• 16mm triplewall sheet weighs 2.7kg per square metre
• 25mm sixwall sheet weighs 3.5kg per square metre
• 6mm glass weighs 15kg per square metre
Light Transmission
The following figures for light transmission are based on a 16mm triplewall sheet; the figure will increase or decrease depending on the thickness of the sheet.
• Clear Sheet - 74% light transmission
• Opal Sheet - 48% light transmission
• Bronze Sheet - 37% light transmission
• Venetian Sheet - 33% light transmission
Thermal Insulation
Because of its unique multiwall construction, polycarbonate glazing provides excellent thermal insulation when compared with glass. This can result in massive energy savings. It also provides better levels of comfort for people working beneath it as cold draughts are eliminated.
The U value ratings for the popular thicknesses of Lexan Thermoclear read as follows:
• 10mm twinwall sheet - 3.0
• 16mm triplewall sheet - 2.4
• 25mm sixwall sheet - 1.5
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