Polycarbonate: 12 Indoor And Outdoor Uses Of The Sheets

by Paul Ciocoiu · December 2, 2015

Polycarbonate is a strong thermoplastic material that is lightweight and can withstand extremely low and high temperatures. This type of plastic is moldable, durable, lightweight, flame resistant, shatterproof, and energy efficient and this is why it is used on a large scale in different areas, such as agriculture, industrial production, constructions and home building and commercial design. Here are 12 indoor and outdoor uses of the polycarbonate sheets.

One of its best properties is high-impact resistance, which can be more than 200 times greater than tempered glass. These plastic panels are extremely weather resistant, will not yellow in harsh sun, and recyclable. Ridged sheets of this material are often installed over walkways, patios and terraces to filter and reduce ultraviolet sunlight, as well as provide rain and snow protection. They are also used in fencing, providing a secure barrier that is practically indestructible.

Polycarbonate – used from greenhouses to commercial buildings

Beyond its large commercial use, polycarbonate is becoming a constant presence in home building, giving houses an elegant and modern aspect, full of vitality, thanks to a versatile material coming in different shapes and colors. Here are some telling examples how polycarbonate can make a fine addition to a home.

Polycarbonate – being energy efficient, it is starting to become a reliable construction material

And since we mentioned homes, find in polycarbonate sheets a cost efficient alternative for covering patios, pergolas, garages and even pools, with the material resistance a prime argument in this discussion. The average thickness of a polycarbonate sheet used as a roofing material is 16 mm, regardless of the climate it is used in.

Polycarbonate – a perfect roofing choice

Inside, home decorators have also discovered some pleasing uses for panels made of this type of plastic which is manufactured in a variety of designer colors and textures, and may be cut to fit any size. Plastic panels may be installed as a lightweight room divider, or inserted into kitchen cabinet doors as an alternative to breakable glass. The uses are practically unlimited, and manufacturers and consumers are coming up with new ways to use polycarbonate panels nearly every day.