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PolyGlaze Polycarbonate Sheet
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Description

Ampelite's Polyglaze is a flat polycarbonate sheeting designed to provide a glass-like appearance for outdoor living spaces. It offers high-impact strength, being up to 150 times stronger than tempered glass, and blocks 99.9% of harmful UV radiation. The sheets are lightweight, easy to install directly onto rafters spaced at 600mm centres, and are available in clear and grey tint options, with lengths ranging from 2 to 6 metres.

Key Features
  • Material Type: Solid flat sheet made of polycarbonate, offering high impact resistance.
  • Impact Strength: Significantly stronger than standard glazing materials (up to 150x stronger than tempered glass), making it resistant to hail and physical impact.
  • UV Protection: Engineered with a UV-protective layer that blocks 99.9% of harmful ultraviolet rays. This helps prevent material degradation and protects occupants from UV exposure.
  • Light Transmission: Available in clear, grey and diffused, allowing control over visible light and solar heat transmission depending on the application.
  • Applications: Primarily used in residential and light commercial roofing or canopy structures, such as pergolas, verandahs, and outdoor shelters.
  • Installation & Compatibility: Designed for direct installation onto rafters, spaced at 600mm centers. Lightweight, which reduces structural load and simplifies handling.
  • Sheet Sizes: 600mm cover in 3.0mm gauge, available in numerous lengths from 2000mm to 6000mm. The sheet width is designed to align with common roofing spans.
  • Weather Resistance: Good resistance to weathering and yellowing, due to the UV surface protection layer.
  • 1S fire performance
Categories
Plastic Cladding Plastic Roofing
Scope of Use
  • Residential and light commercial settings where a durable, transparent or translucent roof or wall panel is required.
  • Commonly used for:
    • Pergolas
    • Verandahs and patios
    • Covered walkways
    • Carports
    • Outdoor shelters
    • Skylight or glazing panels
  • Installed on structures with rafter spacings at 600 mm centers.
  • Requires allowance for thermal expansion due to polycarbonate's responsiveness to temperature changes.
  • Must be installed with the UV-protected side facing upward, as this coating provides long-term resistance to weathering and yellowing.
  • Suitable for external use in most New Zealand climate zones.
  • Performs well in areas prone to hail or wind-driven debris, due to its high impact strength.

 

Limitations on Use
  • Not designed for high fire-risk zones unless otherwise specified in the project-specific fire report (check for relevant AS/NZS fire ratings).
  • Structural glazing applications where the material is load-bearing
  • Must be supported by a compliant substructure (timber or steel framing) designed to NZS 3604 or relevant engineering design.
  • It should be installed according to manufacturer's guidelines to ensure it meets durability and weathertightness requirements of the NZ Building Code (NZBC)

 

Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • Clause B1 structure: B1.3.1, B1.3.2 (a, b, j)
  • Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1
  • Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Buildings C3.3
  • Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.1, E2.3.2
  • Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
  • Clause G7 Natural Light (translucent options)
Documents
BPIR Product Statement: Polyglaze

2024

pdf
Polyglaze Installation Guide

2024

pdf
Brochure
pdf

Ampelite is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and polycarbonate roofing products in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1969.

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