Reasons why polycarbonate roofing sheets are the superior choice

When your structure requires daylighting, you may want to install a skylight. It could be a portion of the roof or the entire roof – the decision is yours. Previously, only glass was used to create such a skylight. However, numerous alternatives to this heavy, complex, and brittle material are available today. One of them is polycarbonate roofing sheets. Here are some reasons why polycarbonate roofing sheets are one of the best materials for skylight construction.

What are Polycarbonate roofing sheets?  

Polycarbonate is a challenging and durable thermoplastic material. Polycarbonate roofing panel is also very lightweight and resistant to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Because of these characteristics, it is an effective roofing material for various applications.

Polycarbonate roofing is an excellent option for your roof. It is durable, waterproof, and energy-efficient. You can even get it in different colors to match your decor! Polycarbonate roofs should last for about 20 years. With polycarbonate roofing, you’ll never have to worry about leaks or ice dams again. With all of the advantages of this system, it is one of the most popular roofing systems.

What is a Skylight?

A skylight is a light-allowing structure or window, usually made of transparent or translucent glass, that forms all or part of a building’s roof space for daylighting and ventilation. Skylights have widespread use in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings, particularly those with a northern orientation. The installations range from simple daylighting to elaborate aesthetic forms. Some flat-roofed buildings have domed skylights, while others have skylights that follow the slope of the roof. The skylight, or a portion of it, is frequently used as an operating window to admit air.

Skylights can provide both light and ventilation. The hot air naturally accumulates near the ceiling and is released when a building is ventilated with an operable skylight. Ventilating skylights typically open outward from the bottom, with some units venting through a small, hinged panel. Skylights can be manually opened using a pole, chain, or crank.

Why are polycarbonate roofing sheets the best material for Skylights?  

Previously, if you wanted to bring light into a building, you had to use glass — heavy, brittle, difficult to cut, and expensive glass. There are, of course, alternatives to this traditional material, particularly when it comes to roofing solutions. Here are six reasons why we believe polycarbonate is the best material for skylights:

Polycarbonate is highly durable.   

Polycarbonate has 200 times the impact resistance of glass; imagine how strong it is! Polycarbonate is nearly impossible to damage or break. Furthermore, the material is highly resistant to all weather and environmental conditions. Polycarbonate is an extremely durable and long-lasting result of all of this. Furthermore, none of these properties necessitate any regular replacement or maintenance procedures.  

Polycarbonate is light in weight.  

Another factor that makes polycarbonate so appealing is its lightweight – less than half the weight of identically sized glass units. Of course, this makes it much easier for workers to handle – even with large pieces – and the structures required to support it can be less intrusive, giving the roof light and the building, in general, a cleaner line. There are also environmental advantages to its weight: for example, the exceptionally high costs of transporting building materials are significantly lower with polycarbonate than with many of its alternatives.

Polycarbonate is easy to work with  

Glass is brittle and must be handled cautiously when carried, transported, cut, drilled, and installed. Polycarbonate, on the other hand, is incredibly simple to work with. It is easy to carry, transport, and install because it is highly flexible, strong, and lightweight. Furthermore, unlike glass, it does not produce harmful shards when cut or drilled. The shards produced are non-toxic and easily removed. Furthermore, you can cut the polycarbonate to any shape and size you desire. All you need is a pair of fine-toothed scissors or a circular saw.

Polycarbonate is appealing in looks.  

Polycarbonate comes in both transparent and semi-transparent varieties. Clear polycarbonate is entirely transparent, allowing maximum sunlight to enter the building. If you need less light to enter, you can always choose colored, textured, or patterned polycarbonate, allowing light into the structure but only to a certain extent. So, with polycarbonate, you can choose how much light you want to bring into your structure. But that’s not all. Polycarbonate is also strong and flexible, allowing it to be formed into any shape desired. Polycarbonates, unlike glass, can be used to create curved roofs and domes. Thus, with polycarbonate, you have many options for making your structure more visually appealing.

Polycarbonate is environment-friendly  

Polycarbonate requires less energy to manufacture than other materials such as fiberglass and glass. Furthermore, it is easily recyclable. Polycarbonate can be broken down into granules and used to make various other products such as household plastics, medical equipment, fiber optics, etc. As a result, polycarbonate is non-hazardous to the environment and reduces waste.

Polycarbonate is highly protective.  

Polycarbonate has a particular UV coating layer on one side of the sheet, which is one of its best features. When properly installed, this UV protective covering blocks 99 percent of all harmful UV radiations from the sun, allowing only safe amounts of sunlight to enter. Furthermore, polycarbonate has a very low thermal conductivity, making it an excellent insulator. As a result, no additional heating or cooling devices are required within the structure. Multiwall polycarbonates have the best insulation of the bunch. As a result, polycarbonate is one of the safest materials for all types of life – humans, animals, and plants.

Get the best skylights for yourself.  

Contact ReZa Smart Build Inc, one of Karnataka’s leading roofing material providers, to obtain the highest quality polycarbonates, reap all of the above benefits, and more. Polycarbonates are excellent for skylights and other structures such as greenhouses, conservatories, patios, and carports. We strive to provide better service to our customers by staying up to date on the latest roofing innovations and trends. Don’t hesitate to contact ReZa Smart Build Inc for the best roofing sheets in Bangalore, as soon as possible if you have any questions.