How do you fit polycarbonate glazing bars?
Fitting your Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets Glazing bars should be placed on the edges of your roof, with holes drilled around 500mm apart. You can then use these holes to insert your fixings and effectively secure your bars ready for the sheets.
How do you cut Corotherm?
If you need to size the polycarbonate sheets to suit the structure, Corotherm can be easily cut to size and will not crack or shatter. When cutting parallel to the flutes a sharp knife can be used but when cutting across the flutes a fine toothed saw is required. For cutting curves use a fine-toothed jigsaw.
What is the cost of polycarbonate sheet?
The price of Polycarbonate Sheet products is between ₹55 – ₹65 per sq ft during May ’21 – Apr ’22. These are indicative values based on popular product prices.
How do you attach polycarbonate sheets to a greenhouse?
Use screws with neoprene bonded washers to fasten polycarbonate to greenhouse. Use ½″ washers with corrugated polycarbonate and 1″ washers with triple wall polycarbonate. Do not fasten screws within ½″ of the edge of a polycarbonate sheet. When fastening screws, do not tighten below the surface of the panel.
Is polycarbonate hard to cut?
Cutting polycarbonate is easy compared to cutting acrylic sheet and is a task that can be tackled even by a newbie DIYer. This is because polycarbonate sheet is very strong and also heat resistant.
Can polycarbonate sheets be cut?
Polycarbonate sheets can be cut with either a circular saw or a jigsaw. A circular saw is the best tool for cutting larger polycarbonate lengths. Thanks to the properties of this material, polycarbonate won’t crack or splinter around the cut.
Can I screw polycarbonate?
Can you screw through Polycarbonate? Polycarbonate expands and contracts with extreme temperature changes. For this reason, use screws in pre-drilled holes in sheets, instead of nails. By pre-drilling the holes, you’ll avoid warping and cracking around the screw.
What is corotherm 10mm roofing?
10mm Twinwall Corotherm is a light weight, impact resistant polycarbonate roofing and glazing sheet available in clear and bronze. Available in full sheets and cut to size. It is guaranteed for 10 years. Refer to the Corotherm installation guide and installation video for complete installation instructions.
How do I install corotherm sheet?
When installing Corotherm sheet it is important to allow a sufficient expansion gap at the top end of the sheet. When drilling fixing holes an expansion allowance of 3mm around all fixings is required. Do not fix or clamp sheets too tighly – leave room for thermal movement.
Why choose corotherm polycarbonate sheets?
Corotherm are so confident in the durability of their multi wall polycarbonate sheets that they offer a 10-year warranty. To ensure that your sheets are securely fitted, we also stock the full range of compatible fixings and glazing bars to accompany Corotherm polycarbonate sheets. This also allows you to get a clean finish on your project.
How do I cut corotherm?
Refer to the Corotherm installation guide and installation video for complete installation instructions. Corotherm can be easily cut and will not crack or shatter. When cutting parallel to the flutes a sharp knife can be used but when cutting across the flutes a fine toothed saw is required. For cutting curves use a fine toothed jig saw.