Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate roofing sheets are available in several forms, including solid flat panels, multi-wall (cellular) panels, and corrugated or greca profiles that match standard metal roofing dimensions. Multi-wall polycarbonate provides thermal insulation due to the trapped air within its cellular structure, while corrugated profiles can be installed alongside metal roofing sheets to create translucent light panels in carports, verandahs, and industrial buildings. Polycarbonate is approximately 200 times stronger than glass of equivalent thickness and weighs significantly less, making it a safe and practical choice for overhead glazing applications. Modern polycarbonate sheets include UV-stabilised coatings on one or both sides to prevent yellowing and degradation from sunlight exposure. Common brands available in Australia include Suntuf, Laserlite, and Palram. In Gippsland, polycarbonate is frequently used for covered outdoor entertaining areas, agricultural buildings requiring natural light, and as skylight panels in residential roofs. It is important that polycarbonate is installed with the correct fixings, allowances for thermal expansion, and the UV-protected side facing upward. Town & Country Roofing can integrate polycarbonate light panels into metal roof installations or replace deteriorated polycarbonate on existing structures.