Materials for skylight manufacturing, skylight domes, skylight frames, and other skylight applications. (NAICS 332321)
Lightweight and easily machinable and moldable, plastics provide design flexibility and allow skylights to fit various architectural requirements that may be difficult for glass to fulfill. Plastics such as polycarbonate and acrylic are durable, weatherable, and allow natural light to pass through, making them great choices for skylights that won't shatter or break.
Properties
Durable and strong
Weather-resistant
Impact-resistant
Moisture-resistant
UV radiation-resistant
Applications
Skylights
Light transmission in greenhouses, agriculture
Natural lighting for buildings
Industries
Residential construction
Commercial construction
Retail building construction
Agriculture
Skylight Materials Overview
What material is used for skylights?
Plastics such as polycarbonate, PETG, and acrylic are used in skylights because of their ability to allow natural light to pass through, withstand harsh weather, and reduce the need for artificial lighting. They are easy to handle, offer impact resistance and fire resistance, and can provide thermal insulation for energy efficiency. PVC's durability and weather resistance allow for its use in skylight frames and profiles. Plastics used in skylights can be molded into various shapes, treated to resist UV radiation, and are a cost-effective option compared to glass.
Materials for skylight applications fall under NAICS code #332321.
WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Ethyl acrylate, CAS 140-88-5, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A, CAS 80-05-7, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Polyvinyl Chloride, CAS 9002-86-2, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.