Looking for polycarbonate sheets in Chelmsford? Then Meridian Building Plastics is the place to visit!
Our extremely lightweight multiwall polycarbonate sheets are incredibly strong and superbly safe. Each variation is UV protected on one side by the process of co-extrusion, preventing UV damage to skin, plants or furniture.
This is a great material to build a conservatory roof, canopies or skylights. Polycarbonate greenhouse glazing is also said to be more beneficial to plants and vegetables than standard glass because of the way in which the light is diffused.
All Meridian Building Plastic’s polycarbonate sheets in Chelmsford have a wide temperature range, meaning they’re safe to use in temperatures ranging between -40°C to 120°C. They also provide effective insulation against heat and cold. With a high impact resistance, high architectural versatility, and excellent structural properties, they are still exceptionally easy to handle and install. These polycarbonate sheets have good fire resistance with no emission of toxic gases. We’re so confident that your polycarbonate panels will stand the test of time that each one comes with a 10-year warranty!
Available in a range of thicknesses, this material can be used for a wide range of jobs. The thicker the sheet, the better its thermal resistance. Here are some examples of the different polycarbonate sheet thicknesses required for some common projects.
– 4mm – Great for cold frames and cloches.
– 6mm – Greenhouse glazing. Can be used internally for vertical glazing and displays.
– 10mm – Suitable for Covid 19 screens and partitions, canopies and carports.
– 16mm – Suitable for some lean-to roofs, and excellent for pergolas, canopies and carports.
– 25mm – Perfect for a lean-to roof, canopies and atriums.
– 35mm – Conservatory roofs and industrial roofing.
The thickness of the sheeting affects how much light is transmitted through it, but the colour of the polycarbonate sheet is also an important factor to consider:
– Clear polycarbonate: 58% – 85% of light transmission will occur.
– Opal polycarbonate: Only 20% – 48% of light will pass through this sheeting.
– Bronze polycarbonate: The darkest variation, with 20% – 35% of light transmission.
– Sunlite Solar Control polycarbonate: Perfect for a sunroom in use all year-round, the SOLARSMART Technology creates cool climatic conditions. They allow for a high light transmission whilst blocking heat, and they offer more energy-saving than others.
Meridian Building Plastics stocks both Marlon ST and Sunlite products, including the higher protection levels of the Sunlite SLT and Sunlight Smart, meaning you’ll find no better range of polycarbonate sheets in Chelmsford anywhere else!
