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SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting
is designed to offer you year-round protection from the harsh New
Zealand environment.This incredibly strong and flexible polycarbonate
is extruded from the most advanced polymers currently used in plastics
technology.The result is a high quality, lightweight sheet suitable
for roof and wall cladding that is
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Flexibility |
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Because SUNTUF Polycarbonate
Sheeting is virtually unbreakable it offers great design flexibility
when curving both along and across the corrugations. SUNTUF can be curved longitudinally
where the radius of the curvatures of 4000mm or greater. Polycarbonate's
unbreakable qualities make the sheet resistant to impact from hail
or even hammer blows, yet the sheets can easily be cut using a wide
range of cutting tools. |
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Longevity |
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SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting
is guaranteed to not lose more than 8% of the sheet's light transmission
in its first 10 years and no more than 1% for every year thereafter.
Suntuf is also guaranteed not to break from hail (measuring up to
25mm in diameter) for 5 years. It is the protective layer co-extruded
into the sheet that allows Suntuf to maintain its high light transmission
and stops it from yellowing for at least 10 years. In south Florida,
USA, Suntuf Polycarbonate Sheeting has been tested for over 20 years
and the results have shown less than a 5% light transmission loss. |
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Versatility |
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SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting's
light weight allows it to be installed at almost any height, on
almost any type of structure.
Suntuf is designed for covering verandahs, pergolas, conservatories,
gazebos, carports, spa pools, greenhouses and for use on fences,
windbreaks or as skylights in garages, garden sheds and farm
buildings. Available in clear, solar grey and SUNTUF offers a way
to achieve the best combination of heat and light transmission.
Solar Grey offers maximum heat reduction for cooler areas. Solar
grey sheets will offer more subdued, shaded light for hot spots. |
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Protectivity |
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SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting
offers a maximum protection (as tested by Australian Skin Cancer
Research Foundation) of 99.9% against harmful UV rays, helping to
protect you and your family all year round. This maximum UV protection
also makes SUNTUF suitable for greenhouse applications. At the same
time Suntuf allows up to 90% of available light through the sheet
and its resistance to weathering make it suitable for New Zealand's
varied climatic conditions (from -30c to +120c).
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Sheet profiles |
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CORRUGATED |
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Width
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Coverage
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Profile Height
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Sheet Length
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Colours
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Thickness
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Weight
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860mm
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760mm
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17mm
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1800, 2400, 3000,
3600, 4800, 6000mm
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Clear, Solar Grey
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0.8mm
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1.2kg per square metre
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OMEGA |
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Width
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Coverage
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Profile Height
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Sheet Length
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Colours
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Thickness
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Weight
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860mm
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760mm
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17mm
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1800, 2400, 3000,
3600mm
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Clear, Solar Control
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0.8mm
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1.2kg per square metre
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Omega Profile is a modern new
shape designed to give optimum light transmission without casting
shadows. It can be fixed through the crest or valley. The major
advantage over other corrugated profile
sheets is that the overlap (wastage) is only 50mm compared with
100mm, which not only makes the sheet more economical, but also
reduces the build-up or dirt between the side lap. The OMEGA PROFILE
will side-lap both corrugated and great profiles. Sheets come in
four lengths; 1.8m, 2.4m 3.0m, 3.6m. Sheet width is 810mm. Cover
width is 760mm. |
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Solar Control
SUNTUF Solar
Control is a unique new product of the SUNTUF family of Polycarbonate
sheeting. It is designed to allow light transmission while reflecting
heat at the same time. It therefore allows cool light conditions
under the roof.
How
does it work?
Millions of small flat metallic "mirror like" particles are dispersed
in the sheet. The light rays can pass between the particles while
the heat is reflected away. The reflected light is diffused because
the particles are dispersed in different planes thus reducing
the incidence of "glare". This manufacturing process is a very
complex and advanced science. Its master has been a result of
state of the art technology known only to the manufacturers of
Suntuf.
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Lifetime Limited Warranty
SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting offers a full replacement guarantee
for the first 10 years, then a limited lifetime guarantee not to
lose more than 8% of the sheet's light transmission. SUNTUF is also
guaranteed not to break from hail (measuring up to
25mm in diameter) for 5 years (see guarantee for special conditions).
For further details and/or a copy of the guarantee please contact
PSP (details on back of brochure) or your local SUNTUF stockist. |
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Accessories |
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Flashings (1120mm x 210mm)
Flashings are designed to enhance the appearance of installation
and are suitable for any pitched roof. Flashings are available for
either an apron and/or ridge in the corrugated profile.
The Ridge Flashing is used to join SUNTUF on double pitched roofs
whilst the Apron Flashing allows you to join SUNTUF to the wall
of an existing structure.
Omega
Infill & corrugated infills
Foam Eave Fillers (915mm)
SUNTUF Eave Fillers are used to seal the roof sheeting with the
purlin providing protection from weather birds, dust, etc. The
foam Eave Fillers are available in both corrugated and Omega profiles.
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Suntuf Fixing Screws
A pre-assembled self drive fixing has been developed for ease of
installation. The hex head can be used to give a positive driving
action.Alternatively, if a hex driver is unavailable, the screw
also features a posidrive. |
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Easy Installation |
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SUNTUF should
be installed with its sticker 'This Side Up' facing the sunlight.
This is the side that has been treated with a protective coating
against UV rays and therefore protects the sheet's durability.
The sticker should be removed immediately after installation.
When cutting SUNTUF you can use a wide range of cutting tools.
However, for simplicity we suggest garden scissors, a fine tooth
saw or a fine tooth circular saw.
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Purlins
and stud spacing
SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting should normally be fixed to purlins
or studs erected at a maximum of 900mm centres. In areas exposed
to high wind, spacings should be reduced to 750mm centres.
Roof Pitch
SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting will provide correct run off of
rainwater when the roof pitch is 10o or greater. If a flatter
pitch is required then additional weatherproofing should be attained
through the use of extra flashing or sealing with a neutral cured
silicone.
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Fastenings and fixings
SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting is easy to fix with SUNTUF Fixing
Screws. It is suggested that a 8mm hole be drilled through the sheet.
This will allow easier fixing with a self drive screw and provide
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correct tolerance for expansion and contraction. Suntuf should be
fixed firmly but in such a manner that contraction and expansion
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SUNTUF is firmly fixed when fastened
at every fourth corrugation (third corrugation in high wind areas)
and every second corrugation at gutters, ridging and overlaps. When
using SUNTUF in a roofing situation, fastening is best through the
crest of the wave and for fences or walls, fastenings should be
through the valleys. When joining SUNTUF side by side an overlap
of 1.5 corrugations is appropriate, when length to length minimum
overlaps should be 150mm. SUNTUF Fixing Screws have been specifically
designed to be compatible with polycarbonate and are the only recommended
fixing for use with SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheetings. Overtightening
of screws should be avoided to prevent stress and damage.
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Fixing: Fix
sheets with UV protection facing the sun - as indicated on sheet
stickers. Only SUNTUF screws and fasteners should be used to maintain
warranty requirements. Silicones and other chemicals not compatible
with polycarbonate must be avoided. |
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Fire
Rating
SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting has a low flammability rating and
does not release strong toxic gases when burning. SUNTUF Polycarbonate
Sheeting has been BRANZ tested with a procedure conforming to AS1530,
3-1982 (Australian Standard Methods for Fire Tests on Building Materials
and Structures, Part 3 - Tests for Early Fire Hazards Properties
of Materials), Please contact PSP for a copy of the BRANZ
Test Report - Early Fire Hazard Properties of Suntuf Polycarbonate
Sheeting.
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Handling
and storage
SUNTUF sheets should be handled with care to avoid any unnecessary
scratches prior to installation. SUNTUF should be stored on a
flat surface away from direct sunlight. When stacked together
this will
prevent possible magnification of the sun's rays through the top
sheets which may cause distortion of the lower sheets.
SUNTUF will continue to look new when it is washed down regularly
with a soft sponge and warm soapy water. (When moving about on
top of SUNTUF always walk on crawling boards placed above the
purlins).
SUNTUF Polycarbonate Sheeting is unaffected by a wide range of
chemical substances however, it is important to avoid chemicals,
paint, adhesives or other synthetic materials that are not compatible
with polycarbonate.
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