SUNTUF ® Corrugated Polycarbonate Panels Installation Guide www.palramamericas.
Contents About Palram Americas 1 Canopy Applications 5 Introduction to Suntuf 1 Vertical Installation 6 Transportation, Handling and Storage 2 Greenhouse Applications 7 Chemical Resistance and Fire Hazard Comments 2 Curved Applications 7 Sawing, Cutting and Drilling 2 Miscellaneous Applications 7 Panel Dimensions 3 Light Transmission for Suntuf Colors 8 Suntuf Accessories 3 Load Support Data 8 Safety Measures 3 Warranty 8 Design Considerations and Installation Notes 3 Phys
Palram Americas headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Kutztown, PA. About Palram Americas Palram is one of the world’s largest and most advanced manufacturers of polycarbonate, PVC and other thermoplastic sheets for the building industry and for the do-it-yourself market. Palram Americas is a division of Palram Industries, the world leader in flat and corrugated thermoplastic sheets.
Transportation, Handling and Storage Palram recommends the following practices regarding the transportation, handling and storage of Suntuf panels: 1. Transport and store Suntuf panels horizontally, on flat, sturdy pallets, equal or longer than the longest panels. Short panels should be stacked on top of longer ones. The panels should be secured and fastened to the pallet during transportation. 2. Store Suntuf panels in a cool and shaded place, out of direct sunlight.
Panel Dimensions Suntuf panels use the following corrugation pattern, referred to as profile name Greca 76. This profile consists of a repeated squared off trapezoidal shape and should not be confused with the round corrugation profiles of other Palram Americas products. Suntuf panels are available in widths of 26" (at 8', 10', and 12' lengths) and 49.6" (at 8', 12', and 16' lengths). Suntuf Accessories The following accessories are available for use in your Suntuf installation.
Sealants Palram does not manufacture a sealant for use with Suntuf. For a list of compatible sealants, visit http://www.palramamericas.com/sealants. Closure Strips Suntuf’s closure strips are made from wood, plastic, or foam. Foam closures are most suitable for enclosed structures where energy efficiency is a concern. Ventilation With all Suntuf installations, proper ventilation is suggested to minimize heat buildup and condensation.
Installation Applications Purlins Over Rafters Configuration Suntuf polycarbonate panels are used in a variety of applications. Following are instructions for the most common uses of Suntuf panels. If the application you are considering for these panels is much different from those depicted here, contact Palram America’s technical support for guidance. A B or D Canopy Applications The most common application for Suntuf panels is usage in canopy applications (patio cover, awnings, etc.).
Details Details applicable to each configuration are shown below.
Greenhouse Applications Suntuf polycarbonate panels make excellent cladding for do-it-yourself greenhouse projects, such as season-extenders, cold frames and more. While installation for such projects generally follows the same procedures as those previously outlined, please be aware that condensation formation and dripping is common for enclosed, humid environments like greenhouses. If condensation formation or dripping is not objectionable, standard Suntuf may be used.
Light Transmission Values for Suntuf Colors Color Color Light Transmission Transparent 90% Misty Green 20% Opal White 45% Hunter Green Less than 5% Solar Gray 35% Red Brick Less than 5% Smooth Cream 30% Solar Control Silver 20% Load Support Warranty When designing the underlying structure for your application, be sure to account for the following loading data: Suntuf Polycarbonate Panels carry a limited lifetime warranty not to lose more than 10% of their light transmission (when teste
Inasmuch as Palram Americas has no control over the use to which others may put the product, it does not guarantee that the same results as those described herein will be obtained. Each user of the product should make his own tests to determine the product’s suitability for his own particular use including the suitability of environmental conditions for the product.
