Polycarbonate is a material commonly known to be 250 times stronger than glass. Aside from its endurance, it is also known for its resistance against strong impact, which does not shatter into sharp shards, unlike glass, significant to its safety and ease of use. Duralon polycarbonate has been a subject to multiple tests and experiments to prove its durability, which you can find on Polylite’s youtube page.
Impact Test: Solid Polycarbonate Vs Glass-
Polycarbonate Sheets Impact Resistance Test-
What is polycarbonate made of?
Polycarbonate is made out of the chemical reaction of bisphenol A (BPA) and phosgene COCI2. This chemical structure This material can be easily formed and molded into applications. It can also be bent and curved without breaking or cracking, unlike other thermoplastics. A balance of all its functional properties is behind its multiple usage in different applications apart from construction. Aside from skylight roofing, which is what it is commonly known for, polycarbonate is used for medical purposes, automotive and industrial products.
How strong is polycarbonate?
While polycarbonate is known for its high impact resistance, polycarbonate is also a flexible material. This allows the material to absorb the force and return to its original shape without breaking. Polycarbonate strength is measured based on its tensile strength, which is the measurement of how well a material can resist breaking under tension. Duralon polycarbonate solid polycarbonate and twin wall polycarbonate sheets yield a tensile strength of 65 MPa, or approximately 9400 psi. Having higher values means that the material is capable of withstanding extreme force, snow, hail, and other roof movement.
Knowing how strong your roofing material is will help you understand the right roof to place for your application. While aesthetics is significant to your exterior, strength and durability should still determine what material to use—- especially in such cases where safety and security are at risk. Duralon is a trusted and popular polycarbonate supplier in the Philippines, available in all Polylite stores nationwide. Get to know the price of polycarbonate roof in the Philippines by sending us a message.
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