Polycarbonate for summer cottages and houses is a lightweight durable polymer building material. Sheets are used in construction on a personal plot, in the design of garden buildings. Polycarbonate is used in combination with other materials in the construction of greenhouses, greenhouses, gazebos, etc.
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Characteristics and use of polycarbonate
Cellular polycarbonate is a synthetic universal building material. Plates are lightweight, durable, have thermal insulation characteristics, fire-resistant, plastic, shock-resistant, low-cost. High-quality material can withstand temperature fluctuations within the range of -40... + 140 ° С. Transparent sheets transmit the sun's rays (up to 83-90%), withstand climatic precipitation, and have a protective layer. The building material is easy to install and maintain. Manufacturers give a guarantee for materials for 10-15 years, but the shelf life of structures is longer.
The material is used to create buildings such as:
- greenhouses;
- greenhouses;
- greenhouses;
- winter gardens;
- garages;
- carports, swimming pools, recreation areas, swings;
- fences, gates;
- visor over the building;
- attic;
- veranda;
- alcove;
- balcony, loggia, etc.
When choosing plates, the following characteristics are taken into account:
- thickness;
- shade;
- strength;
- the degree of transparency;
- dimensions, etc.
For seasonal greenhouses, greenhouses, economical slabs with a thickness of 3.5-4 mm can be used. Thin products let in the sun's rays, are resistant to gusty winds, and are flexible. Sheets can be bent, therefore, they are used for structures of different dimensions and configurations.
Plates with a thickness of 6-10 mm can be used for the construction of more complex structures (fences, garage complexes, gazebos, heated greenhouses, etc.). However, the material is more difficult to bend.
For arch-type structures, polymer sheets up to 8 mm thick are optimal. For buildings vertical or inclined, a denser material will be required, the thickness of which is 8-10 mm.
Polycarbonate is produced in different colors. Materials with brown shades provide diffused lighting, yellow ones increase the light transmission characteristics of the slabs, green ones are optimal for landscape compositions.
Components for buildings and rules of care
Manufacturers offer, complete with plates of polymer compounds, components for the installation of structures. The list includes varieties of profiles, tapes, thermal washers, etc.
Profiles are narrow parts used to firmly connect the plates, to create a sealed structure. Elements are produced in different sizes, thicknesses, colors. The following varieties are in demand:
- corner;
- ridge;
- end;
- wall-mounted;
- detachable;
- one-piece.
Thermal washers are necessary for fixing sections of the frame and polycarbonate, as well as performing the following functions:
- sealing of seams;
- protection of the docking holes from moisture, preventing the formation of rust on the fasteners;
- reliable insulation of the inner side of the structure when changing the configuration of polycarbonate elements under the sun or narrowing the material in frosty weather;
- increasing the heat-saving characteristics of the structure, eliminating cold bridges;
- preventing cracking of polymer boards;
- increasing the aesthetics of the structure;
- increase in the shelf life of the building.
The sealing tape is intended for insulating the ends of polymer buildings and protecting them from dust, water, dirt. The use of such a film helps to extend the shelf life of structures, preserve the aesthetics and color range of polymers, and reduce the likelihood of mold formation.
Polycarbonate boards are easy to clean. To increase the period of operation of buildings, it is necessary to carry out cleaning 2 times a year. Greenhouses, fences and other structures are washed with heated water and wiped with a cloth. The roof of the building is being cleaned in winter. Experts do not recommend using coarse brushes, detergents with acidic compounds and abrasive particles when cleaning.
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