Back in the day, a patio might be covered by a noisy (when it rains), aluminum or tin roof. This modern option lets the sun in and stays quiet during the rain.

Trowbridge emailed a Polycarbonate Store handout, “Building with Polycarbonate 101,” that discusses the support structure needed when the panels are used for siding and roofing.

When used in place of traditional glass or heavier polymers, polycarbonate reduces the structural load and, in turn, the ...

GE Plastics Announces the Next Generation of Polycarbonate: Clear LEXAN EXL Resin. March 27, 2003 10:01 AM Eastern Standard Time. PITTSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003-- ...

One novel characteristic of polycarbonate is that it is self-extinguishing. It is impossible to burn a fire based on polycarbonate fuel. Plastic, on the other hand, is flammable. Polycarbonate Panels.

Background. Polycarbonate is a crystal clear and colourless, amorphous engineering thermoplastic notable for its high impact resistance (which remains high down to –40°C).. It has reasonably good ...