What are the advantages of PC hardened sheets in the application of architectural skylights?

    In the field of architecture, the selection of materials for skylights is crucial as they introduce natural light and optimize indoor space lighting. PC hardened sheet, also known as polycarbonate hardened sheet, stands out in the application of building skylights due to its excellent performance advantages and has become an ideal choice for modern architectural designers.

    PC hardened sheet has excellent transparency. Its light transmittance can reach about 80% -90%, which can efficiently introduce natural light into the room, reduce the use of artificial lighting, and effectively reduce energy consumption. Moreover, it has good scattering effect on light, uniform light distribution, and does not produce obvious glare, creating a comfortable and soft lighting environment indoors. Whether it is an office, commercial building, or residential area, users can feel the comfortable experience brought by natural light.

    In terms of safety, PC hardened sheet performs excellently. Its impact resistance is 250-300 times that of ordinary glass and 2-20 times that of tempered glass. Even under strong impact, it is not easily broken, and even if broken, it will not form sharp fragments, greatly reducing the risk of injury to people and objects. It is especially suitable for public building skylights with dense crowds, such as sports halls, exhibition halls, airports, etc. Its flame retardant performance also meets national standards, self extinguishing after leaving the fire, and does not produce toxic gases during combustion, which will not promote the spread of fire and provide strong protection for building fire safety.

    In terms of durability, PC hardened sheet has good weather resistance and can maintain stable physical properties in the temperature range of -40 ° C to 120 ° C. It can adapt to both the cold north and the hot south. At the same time, its surface is treated with a special anti ultraviolet coating, which can effectively block ultraviolet rays, slow down the aging and yellowing of the sheet, extend its service life, and maintain good performance and appearance in long-term outdoor use. The general service life can reach more than 10 years.

    The thermal insulation performance of PC hardened sheet is also outstanding, with a lower thermal conductivity than ordinary glass, which can effectively block heat transfer. In summer, it can block external heat from entering the room and reduce air conditioning energy consumption; In winter, it can prevent indoor heat loss, play a role in insulation, achieve warm winter and cool summer in buildings, conform to the concept of green building and sustainable development, help building projects save energy costs, and enhance market competitiveness.

    In terms of installation and design, PC hardened sheet has obvious advantages. It is lightweight, with a specific gravity only half that of glass, greatly reducing the load on building structures, lowering the difficulty and cost of transportation and installation, and the installation process does not require complex lifting equipment assistance. At the same time, PC hardened sheets can be easily installed on construction sites using cold bending methods according to design drawings, forming various shapes such as arches and semicircles, to meet diverse architectural design needs and add unique artistic beauty to buildings.

    PC hardened sheet has shown great value in the application of building skylights due to its excellent transparency, safety and reliability, durability, thermal insulation and energy saving, and flexible installation design. With the continuous development of the construction industry, its application prospects will also be broader.