How to install polycarbonate sheet roofing
Begin by flat laying your sheets and glazing bars to make sure the sheets fit the structure correctly with no gaps. Starting with the glazing bars, these should be placed on the edges of the roof, insert your fixings into pre drilled holes, these should be around 500mm apart, to effectively secure your bars ready for the sheets. If your roof requires eaves fillers these should be added at this point before adding the sheets. Start by attaching one to the glazing bar and one on the end of your roof, then line up the sheets on the roof ready for fixing. With a glazing bar attached between each sheet you can ensure any gaps are properly sealed. Once the sheets have been aligned on the roof and attached with bars you can add the screws and caps to secure everything. You can then remove the protective film from the sheets and begin drilling additional screws and fixings to further strengthen the structure.
How to cut polycarbonate sheet
Polycarbonate sheets can be cut using scissors or a jigsaw, but a circular saw is the ideal tool to use, especially if you’re cutting larger pieces of the material.
How to cut PETG
Plastic Sheets Direct offers an in-house printing service which you can use to print logos, images and wording onto.
What is the difference between PET and PETG
PETG is less brittle and more pliable than PET making it ideal for bottles and it also has better shock resistance as well as being better suited to high temperatures.
What is PETG
PETG, also known as Polyethylene terephthalate glycol, is a thermoplastic polyester that boasts significant chemical resistance, formability, and durability for manufacturing.
What are the properties of high impact polystyrene
High impact polystyrene hosts a range of beneficial properties including:
Malleability
Strength
Durability
Lightweight
Colour, texture and gloss options
Cost effective
Environmentally friendly
Versatility
What is high impact polystyrene used for
High impact polystyrene can be used for a vast number of projects including:
Signs and displays
Shop fittings
Luggage
Dance studio flooring
Sanitary ware
Home appliances
Cosmetics
What is high impact polystyrene
High impact polystyrene is a versatile, cost-effective, impact resistant material which is easy to vacuum form and mould into shape, making it very popular for signage and stands. It is available in a range of colours, gloss levels and textures to suit a number of different projects and can be remoulded several times making it environmentally friendly.
