Polycarbonate sheeting is a type of building material used to replace acrylics, metals, wood etc. and can be used in a variety of applications. This product is often referred to as Lexan®or Makrolon®, which are among the most popular brands of polycarbonate sheeting.
Polycarbonate sheeting is highly durable, dimensionally stable, and extremely impact resistant and offers greater light transmissions than many types of building materials.
One of the biggest advantages of Polycarbonate is its impact strength. Polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable, making it extremely safe to use in areas where parts may be exposed to impact. This material is often used as an alternative to glass in doors and windows, over exterior window wells, in showers or may be found in sporting areas, where it is used to protect spectators from hockey pucks or flying balls. When exposed to repeated heavy blows, the material tends to cold form rather than shatter.
One of the disadvantages of Polycarbonate sheeting compared to other building materials, polycarbonate sheeting tends to be fairly expensive, driving up the final cost of the produced product.
Purchasing a high end product built using polycarbonate, however, will over time save the consumer the cost associated with replacing a lesser product more frequently, or the time and cost associated with the upkeep and maintenance necessary when using some other types of building materials.
