Монтаж монолитного поликарбоната 8 мм. на деревянную конструкцию

Installation of 8mm monolithic polycarbonate Recently, we've received numerous requests from users for clarification on the proper installation of monolithic polycarbonate. Today, in our latest video, we'll show you the step-by-step installation process. It's important to note that beginners who lack practical experience working with monolithic polycarbonate are essentially throwing their money away. The material's surface is very sensitive to any mechanical damage. It's important to remember this key rule. Polycarbonate has a protective film on both sides. This should only be removed after the polycarbonate is secured to the structure. This minimizes the risk of damage to the material. Also, gas- or vapor-impermeable materials should not be used with monolithic polycarbonate, a practice often adopted by inexperienced professionals. These "experts" often believe that metallized or polyester film can be used alongside polycarbonate. This is absolutely not recommended! Such careless action will result in bubbles forming between the film and the material, leading to blackening and peeling of the metallized film, and ultimately, destruction of the polycarbonate base. In most cases, monolithic polycarbonate sheets are used for roofing. This means, as with traditional roofs, a slope is required. The minimum slope angle should be 5 mm, at a rate of 90 mm/linear meter. This ensures water runoff, for example, after rain or due to condensation. Although many polycarbonate sheets can withstand heavy snow and wind loads, walking on the material is strictly prohibited. If you must step on the polycarbonate, use regular planed boards, laid on several edges of the sheet. The video demonstrates how both vertical and horizontal glazing is used when installing monolithic polycarbonate sheets. Each method has its own specific features, but there are some general rules: • A small gap must be left between the sheets on the frame to allow for thermal expansion; • When using sealing material, do not glue it to the polycarbonate sheets; • Seals made from plasticizers should not be used. It is best to use a rubber material, including silicone, polysulfide, or a regular plastic profile. Each roof has its own overall dimensions. Wind and snow loads must be taken into account. Typically, there are special calculations performed by scientific experts that, based on the sheet width, recommend using a particular type of monolithic polycarbonate, taking into account the wind load calculated in kg/m2. Similar requirements apply to sheets for horizontal glazing, where the span width criterion is additionally taken into account. You can cut monolithic polycarbonate with standard metalworking tools, such as a hacksaw, a standard wood saw, a circular saw, or a jigsaw. However, it's important to know the tool's parameters, such as: • tooth spacing; • trailing edge angle; • rake angle; • tooth sharpening angle; • cutting speed; • sawing speed. All of this information is important for both a band saw and a circular saw. There are many nuances to installing monolithic polycarbonate, and we'll share more of our work with you in the future! Comment and ask questions below the video, and we'll be sure to answer them! The surface of the material is very sensitive to mechanical damage. There's a protective film on both sides of the polycarbonate – it should only be removed once the polycarbonate is already attached to the structure. In this way, you minimize the risks associated with possible damage to the material. Also, do not use gas- and vapor-proof materials for monolithic polycarbonate. Use metalized or polyester film – this should not be done categorically in any case! The consequence of this ill-considered action will be the formation of bubbles between the film and the material, which leads to blackening and delamination of the metalized film, destruction of the polycarbonate base. In most cases, all sheets of monolithic polycarbonate are used for the arrangement of the roof. This means that traditional roofs must have a slope – minimum of 5 mm, at the rate of 90 mm/m. linear. Walking on the material is strictly prohibited. If you still need to step on the polycarbonate, use the usual planed boards, which should be placed on a few ribs of the board. It is necessary to take into account the wind and snow loads. There are special calculations conducted by scientists who recommend the use of a particular type of solid polycarbonate, taking into account the wind load based on kg/m2. Similarly, the requirements for the sheet at the horizontal glazing.