Advantages and disadvantages of polycarbonate canopy

1. Advantages
Light transmittance: Polycarbonate board has high light transmittance, up to 91%, making it a high-quality material for sun sheds, and its translucent effect is comparable to that of glass;
Anti-UV: It has anti-UV coating, which can prevent 98-100% of ultraviolet rays, reduce the aging damage caused by ultraviolet rays, reduce the aging of the awning, and is expected to be used for more than 20 years;
Impact resistance: The board is lightweight and has good impact resistance, suitable for preventing falling objects from heights;
Weather resistance: combined with a high-strength aluminum alloy frame, it can withstand strong winds and heavy snow, will not rust or loosen, and can even withstand level 11 storms and 50cm thick snow;
Thermal and sound insulation: It has significant thermal insulation effect. If used to close the awning, it also has sound insulation effect. It uses the same raw materials as the sound insulation barriers used on highways;
Lightweight and high-strength: Lightweight and high-strength, it is easy to install, reduces the amount of engineering construction, and reduces transportation, loading and unloading costs.
2. Disadvantages
Easy to scratch: Due to its low hardness, polycarbonate boards are easily scratched or scratched, affecting their appearance;
Easy to deform: Affected by thermal expansion and contraction, it is easy to deform. You should choose the method carefully when installing;
Weather resistance limitations: Although weather resistance is strong, long-term exposure to natural factors may lead to performance degradation;
Higher cost: Compared with other traditional materials, the cost of polycarbonate boards is higher and is not suitable for low-cost projects.