Architects have been singing the praises of polycarbonate for some time now, so much so that this popular building material has become a favorite of everyone from the professionals in the construction field to DIYers working on projects. Why is polycarbonate in such demand? It’s lighter and strong...

When you consider the effects of weather and the elements, it makes sense to put some thought into the best type of outdoor plastic sheets that we should choose. For all the beauty of nature and its many charms, no one can deny that weather can be brutal. That’s why it’s so important to choose o...

It doesn’t matter whether you call it a storm door or commercial glazing systems, the aim is the same: to keep comfort and security inside, and to keep the rough elements of outside. When polycarbonate is used for this purpose, its innate strength, resilience, and thermal insulation benefit both r...

What Is The Yield Strength Of Polycarbonate?Before we can explain the yield strength of polycarbonate, we need to first understand that yield strength, which defines an object according to its rigidity or pliability, is the point when the object becomes plastic instead of elastic. Its yie...

Did you know that the polycarbonate glass competition is the building industry’s equivalent of a World Cup matchup or an Olympic medal bout? For a long time, glass ruled when it came to popularity, both from its longstanding heritage as a traditional material and also, in contemporary times, for i...

Figuring out the pros and cons of polycarbonate roofing can be a challenge because, frankly, there are so many reasons why a polycarbonate roof is the right choice. Polycarbonate is a relatively modern building material that had become increasingly popular for architects and builders alike. What’s...

A polycarbonate skylight dome is Danpal’s answer to nature: Mother Nature provides the natural light and Danpal refines the sunshine by regulating the temperature and adding UV protection. A polycarbonate dome gives you the best that natural light can deliver while adding features like durability,...

So much has been said about the merits of using polycarbonate when installing new roofing systems or skylights—superior strength, excellent thermal properties, improved access to natural light—that a skeptic might ask, “Is polycarbonate safe?” How, they wonder, can a building material offer ...