The panel materials of the sunroom are now rich and diverse, but when it comes to boards that can be compared with glass, I am afraid that there are only polycarbonate PC boards at present. It used to be used as the main material for greenhouses, but what if it is applied to the sunroom field? Let’s learn about it together below!
1. PC board types
High-quality PC boards can be used for lighting materials for roofs and exterior walls. Since polycarbonate is not prone to spontaneous combustion, PC boards comply with the international standards for fire behavior of building materials. Even if it catches fire, it will not emit toxic substances, which is conducive to saving resources and protecting the environment.
However, there are many varieties of PC boards, involving multiple types such as multi-layer, solid, etc. Each type has unique advantages. In sunroom applications, the most common ones are sun panel (hollow panel) and endurance panel . What is the difference between the two? Keep reading!
2. PC sun panel sunroom
sun panel is also called hollow panels. The meaning of the word "Looking" is that the middle is hollow structure, it has single layers, double layers or even multiple layers and is hollow. The board generally contains a special ultraviolet protective layer. The co-extrusion processing technology makes the UV protective layer lasting and evenly combined with the board, so that the sun panel can be isolated from 99.9% ultraviolet , while greatly extending the service life of the sun room.
The fish pond sunroom below uses a PC sun panel, and its light transmittance is comparable to that of glass. People who don’t know much about it may think it is made of glass.
3. PC endurance board sunroom
and endurance board is solid. The board can withstand extremely high loads and is sufficient to resist impact from external forces such as hail or heavy snow. Its impact resistance is 2-20 times that of tempered glass . It is also one of the raw materials for making riot shields used in the armed forces, and it is not easy to damage by pounding with a hammer. Simply put, the PC endurance board is an enhanced version of the sun panel (hollow panel).
If you are most worried about sunrooms, it is the problem of safety and high-altitude throwing objects causing explosions, then it is recommended that you choose PC endurance boards first. Compared with sun panels (hollow panels), endurance boards have stronger impact resistance, good load-bearing capacity, and almost no risk of breakage.
Summary: Although sun panel (hollow panel) and endurance panel are both PC series boards, in practical applications, there are still quite a difference between the two. Everyone should choose the right PC board according to actual conditions and personal needs. Follow the special research team of Selt Sunroom to share more latest information on sunrooms!
