Polycarbonate Twinwall | Bronze

Preparing the Sheets

• Remove the grey protective film.

• Fold back the printed sheet protection film 10 cm. on each side.

• Attach ventilating edge tape to the lower edge and sealed edge tape to the upper edge.

Preparing the End Profiles

• Use a metal saw to cut the aluminum edge profiles into pieces matching the width of sheets to which they will be attached.

• Drill drainage channels to allow for the flow of condensed water along the profiles used for the bottom section of the building's roof.

• Attach the edge profile to the sheet within the short side on the top of the sheet.

Preparing the HPC Connecting Profiles

• Cut the base profile and the cap to the length required. For curved roof buildings, cut the connecting profile cap 2 cm longer than the base.

• To anchor to non-metal structures, drill 7 mm holes 50 cm apart in the base for the beam structure or according to the position of the purlins.

Installation Instructions for Roofing a Beamed Structure

Step 1: Use screws to attach the base connecting profiles to the roof beams. Make sure that screws do not bend, tear or exert excessive pressure on the profile.

Step 2: Place the sheet on the top of the base profile support edges, with the side covered by the printed protective film facing upwards.

Step 3: Slide the base under the sheet and attach it to the beam.

Step 4: Place the side spacer profile onto the roof beam and attach the cap to the base by hammering into place with a rubber mallet.

Steps 5 to 7: Continue adding sequentially, a sheet (step 5), a base connecting profile (step 6) and a cap (step 7) until reaching the end of the building. After completing installation, remove all the printed protective film from the sheets.

General Cleaning
1. Rinse surface with warm water to loosen preexisting dust, dirt and grime.
2. Gently wash surface with a mild soap and a soft microfiber cloth or sponge.
3. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Dry completely with a soft, dry cloth.

Removing Oil and Tar
1. Rinse with warm water to loosen preexisting dust, dirt and grime.
2. Gently rub the surface with a 50/50 isopropyl alcohol and water mixture using a soft, non-abrasive cloth.
3. Immediately rinse material with water and dry using a soft, dry cloth.

Removing Heavy Markings (e.g. graffiti, paint, marker, inks, glazing components)
1. Rinse with warm water to loosen preexisting dust, dirt and grime.
2. Gently rub the surface with Naphtha VM&P grade, isopropyl Alcohol, or butyl cellosolve, using a soft, non-abrasive cloth.

Removing Adhesive-Backed Labels
1. Stubborn adhesives can be removed using isopropyl alcohol, Naphtha VM&P grade or kerosene.

Removing Scratches
1. Deep scratches and gouges made by sharp objects such as keys, screwdrivers and knives cannot be repaired.
2. Fine scratches can be cosmetically hidden by using our Novus 2, followed by a polishing agent such as Novus 1.

Special Note: Always rinse edges of polycarbonate with generous amounts of warm water, as the edges of polycarbonate sheet are not protected with an abrasion and chemical resistance hard coating.

Planning
In good architectural planning elements of the environment in which the structure will be placed must be taken into account. In outstanding architectural planning, the environment becomes an integral part of the structure.

Creativity
Twinwall Polycarbonate sheeting harnesses nature to create the interior atmosphere by enlisting nature's qualities for the creative process. Realizing that the creative process in building depends on the ability to adapt the materials for the design concept, Polycarbonate Twinwall offers architects a raw material that can bring many architectural and design projects to fruition.

The right-hand area, where the curves become more horizontal, measures specifically and only sheets clamped at 2 sides. The left-hand area measures specifically sheets glazed in frames with supports perpendicular to the sheet ribs. For structures built in areas with variance in meteorological conditions, the use of adequate safety factors is recommended in order to reduce risks.

The data and information in this section is given in good faith but only as basic technical support for engineers of various structures. In no way can this information be substituted for the responsibility and liability of the designing engineer of a structure as determined by law. The information pertains to the roofing material only and does not in any way determine the strengths required in a supporting structure or in various glazing systems.