Polycarbonate Sheets | Skylights, Greenhouses, Hotels, Sheds | - Impact Resistance: 250 J/m (ISO 14647) ▲▲▲ - UV Protection: 99% UV Blockage (ASTM G154) - Length: Up to 11,800mm (customizable) ▲ - Certifications: CE, RoHS, EPR (Germany/France) | - Lightweight, 50% lighter than glass ▲ - High durability (25+ years lifespan) ▲▲ - Energy-efficient (reduces heat gain by 30%) ▲ | - Higher cost than acrylic ▼ - Prone to scratching over time ▼ - Requires专业安装 to avoid warping |
Acrylic Sheets | Residential Roofs, Short-Term Structures | - Impact Resistance: 50 J/m (ISO 14647) ▲ - UV Protection: 85% UV Blockage (ASTM G154) - Weight: 50% lighter than polycarbonate ▲ | - Cost-effective (30% cheaper than polycarbonate) ▲▲ - Easy to cut and shape ▲ | - Brittle (breaks under heavy impact) ▼ - Poor scratch resistance ▼ - Shorter lifespan (10–15 years) ▼ |
Tempered Glass Roofs | Commercial Buildings, High-End Residences | - Strength: 10,000 psi (ASTM C1048) - Clarity: 90% light transmission ▲ - Safety: Shatters into small pieces (safety-rated) | - Aesthetic appeal (crystal-clear view) ▲▲ - Long lifespan (50+ years) ▲▲ - Fire-resistant ▲ | - Heavy (requires reinforced structures) ▼ - Expensive (2x polycarbonate cost) ▼ - Noisier in rain ▼ |
PVC Sheets | Temporary Structures, Low-Cost Roofs | - Weight: 30% lighter than acrylic ▲ - Flexibility: Bendable for curved designs ▲ - Cost: 50% cheaper than polycarbonate ▲▲ | - Inexpensive ▲▲ - Easy to install ▲ - UV-stabilized (ASTM D4329) ▲ | - Poor UV resistance (degrades in 5–7 years) ▼ - Brittle in cold climates ▼ - Low impact resistance ▼ |
Fiberglass Roofs | Marine Environments, Corrosive Areas | - Corrosion Resistance: Passes ASTM D543 (50+ chemical exposures) - Fire Resistance: Class A (ASTM E84) ▲ - Weight: 20% lighter than steel ▲ | - Resists chemicals and saltwater ▲▲ - Non-conductive (safety in electrical zones) ▲ - Long lifespan (30+ years) ▲ | - Yellowing over time ▼ - Poor light transmission (50% clarity) ▼ - Costly repairs ▼ |
Metal Roofing (Aluminum) | Industrial Sheds, Barns | - Durability: 40+ years lifespan ▲▲ - Weight: 30% lighter than steel ▲ - Certifications: CE, RoHS ▲ | - Weather-resistant (resists hail/UV) ▲▲ - Low maintenance ▲ - Customizable lengths (up to 20m) ▲▲ | - Poor insulation (conducts heat/cold) ▼ - Noisier in rain ▼ - Higher upfront cost ▼ |