Insulation value of polycarbonate sheets
Polycarbonate sheets play an important role in today's agricultural market place. From greenhouses to garden centers, polycarbonate is the ideal product of choice. Polycarbonate is light weight, easy to install and allows abundant natural light into interior spaces. In addition, polycarbonate boasts the best fire rating among plastic products and has excellent insulation properties, all leading toward the design and construction of safe, energy-efficient agricultural buildings.

There are two alternatives available for covering greenhouses: a soft cover utilizing polycarbonate. Because most greenhouses not only shelter flora and fauna but also state-of-the-art equipment, a hard polycarbonate cover is most often selected.

Once the decision to utilize a hard cover has been made, then you must again choose between corrugated polycarbonate and twin-wall polycarbonate. Because of better thermal efficiencies and greater diffusion of natural sunlight, twin-wall polycarbonate is likely the product of choice.

Building owners should always keep in mind that utility costs are directly related to the energy efficiencies of any building. For greenhouses the energy cost is equal to the energy lost. As we keep heating, we lose energy through the covering.

Four wall, 8 mm (5/16'') thick polycarbonate sheets offer the perfect solution for today's energy and budget conscious market. With an R value of 2.08, about 15 percent more efficient than comparable two wall sheets, the material will actually pay for itself in less than three years by reducing the heating cost. "Pay more to pay less!"

Now more than ever, it is vitally important that we strive to save as much energy as possible. We have many customers across North America successfully utilizing the four wall, 8 mm thick polycarbonate sheets.

For more information, contact Mike at Ultra Acrylics, Inc.