What is Multiwall Polycarbonate?

If you are passionate about outdoor DIY projects for your backyard, garden, or homestead, you have likely encountered multiwall polycarbonate online or in home improvement stores. If the material is unfamiliar to you, you may be wondering:

  • What is multiwall?
  • What is multiwall polycarbonate?
  • What are the uses of multiwall polycarbonate?
  • What are the benefits of multiwall polycarbonate roof sheets?
  • Where is the best place to buy multiwall polycarbonate?

If you have any or all of these questions, read on to level up your DIY knowledge with information about an incredibly useful material. 

 

What are multiwall polycarbonate sheets?

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets are made of tough, transparent plastic arranged in a multi-wall design. In the world of plastics, polycarbonate is valued for its optical clarity, outstanding strength, rigidity, and ability to resist impact. The multiwall design consists of layers of polycarbonate sheeting. The configuration of the interior walls vary by type of multiwall polycarbonate sheets, and often allow for hollow space in between the two most exterior walls. Some panels have twin-walled, four-walled, and honeycomb patterned panels. All of the multiwall designs increase the strength of the overall material while simultaneously minimizing the weight of the panels. They have a variety of uses and numerous benefits. Read on to learn more.

Uses of Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheets

Multiwall polycarbonate sheet uses are numerous in both the DIY, professional, and industrial world. Let’s take a look at a few of the most popular DIY uses for multiwall polycarbonate sheets. 

Greenhouses and Sunrooms

Greenhouses and sunrooms are one of the most ideal ways to utilize multiwall polycarbonate sheets, particularly if you need to keep sensitive plants warm during cool weather. 

Office Partitions

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets are ideal for office partitions because they allow 90% of visible light to pass through while gently blurring the scenes on either side of the panel. Multiwall polycarbonate sheets also serve as sound barriers to conveniently muffle the sounds between office spaces. 

Pool Enclosures

If you are tired of slathering up in sunscreen, consider adding a multiwall polycarbonate enclosure over your pool. The material blocks harmful UV rays and can also help keep the pool area at a comfortable temperature. 

Windows and Skylights

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets are substantially stronger than glass, provide a soft blurring effect, prevent sound from spreading, and still allow light to pass through. With all of these benefits, they make excellent window replacements in a variety of situations. 

…and the list could go on to include canopies, carports, pergolas, chicken coops, and much more.

 

Benefits of Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheets

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets offer a number of notable benefits, including: 

Excellent Thermal Insulation

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets help retain heat within a structure, efficiently regulate the energy of the space, and minimize the loss of heat outside the structure. 

Temperature Resistance

The multiwall polycarbonate sheets are manufactured to withstand extreme temperatures and conditions, and will maintain their standard mechanical properties between negative 40 degrees Celsius (negative 40 degrees Fahrenheit) to 120 degrees Celsius (248 degrees Fahrenheit). 

High Light Transmission

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets allow for around 90% of visible light to pass through, while blocking harmful UV radiation. This means you can enjoy gently filtered sunshine, without the risk of sunburn.  

Environmentally Friendly

Multiwall panels are made with both virgin and recycled materials. The durable panels have a long lifespan, and they can be recycled when their lifespan is over. 

Virtually Unbreakable - 20x Stronger than Glass

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets are so strong that they are a popular construction material for regions that experience frequent hurricanes, tornadoes, and hail storms. 

UV Protected

UV rays cause sunburn and degrade a wide range of materials. The people and objects that are shielded from the sun by multiwall polycarbonate sheets will not suffer from sun exposure because the material blocks almost all of the UV rays. 

No Special Tools Required for Cutting or Installation

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets can be cut and installed with standard DIY tools. For best results, use a table saw. A hand circular saw with a plywood blade and a jigsaw can also be used. A drill and screw can be used to fasten the sheets to the frame of your structure.

 

Where to Get Multiwall Polycarbonate Panels

For more than 75 years, Onduline has supplied lightweight roofing materials worldwide. The Onduline North America team brings decades of local history, including the founding of the TUFTEX® plastics operations in 1988. Onduline TUFTEX® Multiwall Polycarbonate panels are easy to install using the easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and common household tools. 

Onduline DIY products, including TUFTEX® Multiwall Polycarbonate panels, are available for purchase at many home improvement and lumber stores throughout the United States and Canada. The most recent store to join the suppliers of TUFTEX® Multiwall Polycarbonate panels is Lowe’s. Purchase online or visit a convenient location near you

For high-quality materials and DIY inspiration, visit the Onduline site today. 

 

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