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Polyester resin base sheet with a gel-coated surface and continuous woven matt reinforcement.
Used within single-skin or insulated roofing and cladding applications within agricultural chemical plants, corrosive chemical processing, petrochemical environments, wastewater treatment, power stations, brick and tile manufacturing, and many more. Can also be used for structural daylighting or as walkable panels.
Webglas GC is a resin based sheet that is particularly suited to aggressive and highly corrosive environments.
Features and benefits:
Compliance:
Complies with the following standards:
Color | Manufacturer guidanceAvailable in Ice-clear, Opal, Cool-lite, Opaque. |
Finish | Gel-coating. |
Material | Glass reinforced plastic. |
Shape | Manufacturer guidanceA wide range of roofing profiles are available. |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Warranty description | 20 years. Guidance for specification option: The product must be installed strictly in accordance with the Design and Installation of Sheet Roof and Wall Cladding Part 3: Plastic AS/NZS 1562-3, 2006 and Ampelite’s (the manufacturer) recommendations and specifications. |
Uniclass | |
NATSPEC National Classification System | 0431 Cladding - Combined 0429 Roofing - Glazed 0421 Roofing - Combined |
SpecPack | 08900 Glazed Curtain Walls 08620 Skylights |
SpeedSpec | 08620 Skylights 07610 Roofing and Roof Plumbing 07462 Cladding External Walls |
Standard | To AS/NZS 1170.2.To AS/NZS 3837.Guidance for specification option: Methods of test for heat and smoke release rates for materials and products using oxygen consumption calorimeter. To AS 4256.3.To AS 1562.3.To AS/NZS 4040.1.To ASTM E108.Guidance for specification option: Standard test method for fire tests of roof coverings. Manufacturer guidanceWebglas GC and Webglas GC+ fully comply with the requirements set out in the National Construction Code 2016 (NCC) for Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings. |
Classification | |
Grade | 3660 g/m2 |
Fire hazard properties | |
Group number | 2. |
Profile | 5 Rib.Box rib 5.Corrugated.LT7.Spandek.Super 6.Bespoke. |
Colour | Beige.Guidance for specification option: 0% light transmission. 0.12 shading coefficient. Bronze olive.Guidance for specification option: 0% light transmission. 0.12 shading coefficient. Cool-lite.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for light transmission details. Dune.Guidance for specification option: 0% light transmission. 0.12 shading coefficient. Gull grey.Guidance for specification option: 0% light transmission. 0.12 shading coefficient. Heritage red.Guidance for specification option: 0% light transmission. 0.12 shading coefficient. Ice clear.Guidance for specification option: 60% light transmission. 0.69 shading coefficient. Mist green.Guidance for specification option: 0% light transmission. 0.12 shading coefficient. Opal.Guidance for specification option: 56% light transmission. 0.46 shading coefficient. Rivergum.Guidance for specification option: 0% light transmission. 0.12 shading coefficient. Slate grey.Guidance for specification option: 0% light transmission. 0.12 shading coefficient. White.Guidance for specification option: 0% light transmission. 0.12 shading coefficient. |
Thermal performance | |
Light transmission | 0–60 %.Manufacturer guidanceDependent on colour specified. |
Product Reference | Webglas GC Guidance for specification option: Polyester resin base sheet with gel coated surface and continuous woven mat reinforcement. Webglas GC+ Guidance for specification option: Chemically resistant resin base sheet with gel coated surface and continuous woven mat reinforcement. |
Curved roof radius | 7.5 m Manufacturer guidanceOnly applicable for Corrugated and 5 Rib. |
CompressiveStrength | 151 MPa. |
Flexural strength | 181 mPa. |
ShearStrength | 90 mPa. |
TensileStrength | 110 mPa. |
Modulus of elasticity | 5.3 gPa. |
Density | 1685 kg/m². |
Specific gravity | 1.6 |
Impact resistance | 10 joules. |
Thermal co-efficient | 1.9 x 10-5 cm/cm ºC. |
Thermal expansion | 9.1 mm. Manufacturer guidanceBased on a sheet length of 12m and temperature variation of 0ºC to 40ºC. |
ThermalConductivity | 0.096 W/m·K. |
Water absorption | 0.2% in 24 hours/26 degrees |
Weight | 3.66 kg/m². |
Accessories | Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Contains Red List materials | Manufacturer guidanceLBC red list approved |
Country of product manufacture | Australia |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | Manufacturer guidance1 m2 of roof made from Webglas GC consumes 43% less energy during its life cycle. When compared to other roofing and cladding products such as galvanised steel, 1 m2 of Webglas GC will emit 58% less greenhouse gases and has a 67% less environmental impact. |