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Ampelite Australia

Polycarbonate panel which provides 99.9% UV protection.

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Application

Suitable for use within commercial and premium domestic applications both as roofing and in vertical use. Not recommended for industrial use.

Description

Polycarbonate panel which provides 99.9% UV protection. Some of its features include:

  • Integral surface protection helps to reduce UV degradation of the sheet.
  • Impact strength of up to 250 times that of tempered glass.
  • Reduced yellowing.
  • Capable of withstanding extreme weather, including heavy hail.
  • Can be easily cut to suit project requirements.
  • Available in six colours, each with different light and heat transmission ratings.

General information

Color

Clear

Bronze

White

Other

Manufacturer guidance

Available in clear, opal, bronze, grey, dark tint, smooth cream, silver mist, pearl - ice.

Finish

Other

Material

Polycarbonate

Shape

Trapezoid

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

760 mm

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_63_65 Polycarbonate profiled sheetsPrimary

NATSPEC National Classification System

0429 Roofing - Glazed

0421 Roofing - Combined

SpecPack

08620 Skylights

SpeedSpec

08620 Skylights

07610 Roofing and Roof Plumbing

Specification data - Polycarbonate profiled sheets

Colour

Clear.

Guidance for specification option:

91% light transmission. 85.2% heat transmission.

Dark Tint.

Guidance for specification option:

17% light transmission. 38.9% heat transmission.

Grey.

Guidance for specification option:

26% light transmission. 50% heat transmission.

Light Bronze.

Guidance for specification option:

36% light transmission. 60.6% heat transmission.

Opal.

Guidance for specification option:

55% light transmission. 40.2% heat transmission.

Smooth Cream.

Guidance for specification option:

44% light transmission. 35.2% heat transmission.

Product Reference

Solasafe

Length

1.8 m.

2.1 m.

2.4 m.

2.7 m.

3 m.

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Width

760 mm.

Profile

5 Rib.

Guidance for specification option:

Not available in smooth cream. Minimum recommended fall of 3º.

Corrugated.

Guidance for specification option:

Minimum recommended fall of 5º.

Greca.

Guidance for specification option:

Minimum recommended fall of 5º.

Accessories

Not required.

Anti-noise tape.

Grey domed weather-proof seals.

Standard

To AS 4256.5, AS 1170.2, AS 4040.2, AS 4040.3, AS/NZS 4257.4.

Manufacturer guidance

Complies with the following standards:

  • AS 4256.5 Plastic roof and wall cladding materials: Polycarbonate.
  • AS 1170.2 SAA Loading Code: Wind Loads.
  • AS 4040.2 Resistance to wind pressures for non-cyclone regions.
  • AS 4040.3 Resistance to wind pressures for cyclone regions.
  • AS/NZS 4257.4 Determination of diffuse light transmission.


Standard

To AS/NZS 1530.3.

Guidance for specification option:

Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Ireland

Country of product manufacture

Ireland

Recyclability

yes

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

0 %

Literature

SolaSafe and SolaFrost by Ampelite

SolaSafe and SolaFrost by Ampelite