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SUNGLAZE® SOLID POLYCARBONATE STANDING SEAM ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM

Standing-seam panel and glazing system that adapts to any project - big or small

Sunglaze® is an architecturally designed polycarbonate glazing system – ideal for home owners looking for that traditional glass look. Using a seamless and watertight ‘clamping’ joiner – Sunglaze® reflects a clean elegant appearance that is easy to install, that would enhance any property. Sunglaze® offers a solid flat surface appearance, maximising the clearer view most homeowners are trying to achieve.
Produced in a range of colours – Sunglaze™ also offers SolarSmart technology – increasing the filtration of light & heat from the sun, to create the ultimate designer roof. Also unique to palram is the inclusion of dual surface UV2 protection making Sunglaze ideal for installations over pool and spa area – providing maximum protection for your family and friends while using your outdoor area.

Main Benefits

  • Solid surface glass look

  • Twin surface UV2 protected

  • Clean panel look – no fixing screws through sheeting

  • Increased insulation against Solar Heat & sun Glare

  • Available in designer colours including SolarSmart

  • 99.99% UV Protection

  • Watertight ‘clamp’ joining system

Typical Applications

  • Verandas

  • Pergolas

  • Pools & Spas

  • Carports

  • Privacy screening

  • Curved roofing

Projects

Barker Hotel, Australia

A SUNGLAZE architectural roofing system was installed in this hotel where the core considerations were versatility, low maintenance, sustainable performance & appearance.

Residential Pergola, Australia

Sunglaze Solar Control Grey domestic project, installed on rafters.

Perth Train Station, Western Australia

SUNGLAZE architectural system used on the Perth Stadium Train Station. 99.9% UV protection.

Anvers Confectionery, Australia

The SUNGLAZE system provided a safe solution with leak & shatterproof roofing.

Pergola, Victoria, Australia

Sunglaze within a residential project. Allowance of light and feature to assist with plant growth.

Cheese Shop at Burnie, Australia

SUNGLAZE was used for this project as it can be specified in various lengths to match different structures, including flat and curved designs.

Derby School, USA

SUNGLAZE was used for the walkway covers & awnings due to its benefits which include a modular design, quick installation, minimal maintenance & high loads tolerance.

Residential Pergola, Australia

SUNGLAZE domestic rafter installation project, Solar Control Grey utilised.

Related Videos

Principles of SUNGLAZE & SUNPAL Polycarbonate Systems
Principles of SUNGLAZE & SUNPAL Polycarbonate Systems

This video is a 3D-animated rendering that shows the principles of installing the SUNPAL and SUNGLAZE polycarbonate architectural systems.

SUNGLAZE with SolarSmart® Technology
SUNGLAZE with SolarSmart® Technology

This video shows how Palram’s Project Support Team helped create a solution for a convex skylight system and used SolarSmart™ technology to help reduce solar heat gain.

Sunglaze Installation Guide
Sunglaze Installation Guide

All you need to know in order to successfully install a SUNGLAZE panel system. See how simple it is.

A beautiful SUNGLAZE residential patio cover project in Queensland, Australia
A beautiful SUNGLAZE residential patio cover project in Queensland, Australia

The SUNGLAZE roofing and glazing system allows full transparency and clear sky views while blocking ultraviolet radiation. Cover your patio or pool with SolarSmart colors that block infrared radiation and reduce heat buildup.

SUNGLAZE® Retractable roof at Brisbane bar
SUNGLAZE® Retractable roof at Brisbane bar

Using SUNGLAZE® in this application allowed transparency, and the choice of grey colour was to cut out some of the heat. The opening roof allows ventilation.

PRODUCT DETAILS

SUNGLAZE® polycarbonate panels are produced in a wide range of colours and dimensions. Contact your local office for stock availability.

Dimensions

Panel Types

ParameterSUNGLAZE® 4/800
Thickness4mm
Width785mm (800mm system)
Height21mm
Weight4.98 Kg/m², (3.90 Kg/m)
Minimum cold bending radius for the polycarbonate panel*4m
System weight6.73 Kg/m²

Panel Types Note      Sunglaze Aluminum Profiles Must Be Roll Formed Separately To The Desired Radius, Not Below A Minimum Radius Of 4m.

Colors & Finishes

Standard Color chart

Color% Light Transmission ASTM D-1003%Haze ASTM D-1003Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) ASTM E-424-71Shading Coefficient ASTM E-424-71
Clear90<10.871
Grey50<10.650.75
Solar Ice201000.390.45
Solar Control20670.330.36
Bluish Breeze7010.550.63
Standard Color Text    Other Colors Are Available Upon Request, Subject To Minimum Quantity.

Physical Properties

Typical Physical Properties

PropertyMethod**ConditionsUnitsValue
Mechanical
DensityD-792g/cm³1.2
Tensile modulus of elasticityD-6381 mm/minMpa2300
Flexural strengthD-7901 mm/minMpa93
Flexural modulusD-7901.3 mm/minMpa2600
Notched impact strength IzodD-25623°CJ/m800
Impact falling dartISO 6603/1d3mmJ158
Impact - fall throughE-695m/kg336
Charpy Impact after Xenon Arc Exposure (D-6110)D-2565-083000 hrs% Loss of Impact Strength<10
Thermal
HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature)D-648Load: 1.82Mpa°C135
Vicat softening temperatureD-1525Load: 1kg°C150
Service temperature - Short term°C-50 to 120
Service temperature - Long term°C-50 to 100
Coefficient of linear thermal expansionD-696cm/cm °C
6.5 x 10^5
Thermal conductivityC-177W/m °K0.21
Specific heat capacityC-351kJ/kg °K1.3
Weathering
Color changeD-224460 months∆E<3
Yellowing indexE-31360 months∆ Yellowness Index<10
Light transmissionD-100310 years%<6
Leakage / Structural
Water leakageE-28320 psfnone
Air leakageE-3316.24 pfs (Condision of air leakage test)cfm/ft²0.05
Uniform loadE-330psf-3.111111111
Typical Physical Properties Notes
Properties In The Table Relate To The Polycarbonate Glazing Panels In The Sunglaze System.
ASTM Method Except Where Noted Otherwise.
All Tests Results Are Pending Sheet Thickness.

Technical Data

Flammability

TestASTM StandardClassification
FlammabilityEN-13501B, s1, d0
Self ignitionD-1929628°C
Flame spread / smokeE-84Class B
Smoke densityD-2843<75%
Burn extentD-635CC1
Flammability Notes
All Tests Results Are Pending Sheet Thickness.

Maximum Spans Between Purlins Single span

TypeRafter center75kg/²100kg/²125kg/²150kg/²175kg/²200kg/²
4/800800mm820mm745mm690mmNANANA

Maximum Spans Between Purlins Multi span

TypeRafter center75kg/²100kg/²125kg/²150kg/²175kg/²200kg/²
4/800800mm820mm745mm690mmNANANA
Max Span Purlin Multi Note
1. The Values Are Based On Maximal Deflection Criteria Of L/200 For The Aluminum Profiles And L/20 For The Polycarbonate Panels.
2. The Dimensions Depicted Do Not Supersede The Requirements Of Local Construction Codes.
3. In Case Of Installation With Supports By Rafters, The Distance Between Screws Should Be 800 Mm.

Componenets

ComponentPart No.Suppliance Data 
BaseLength: Up to 7m, Finish: Anodised Aluminium
ClampLength: Up to 7m, Finish: Anodised Aluminium
Flush CapLength: Up to 7m, Finish: Anodised Aluminium
4mm (0.156″) End Closure for SUNGLAZE 4/8009014602Quantity: Each
Finish: Anodised Aluminium
Screw SD Hex 10x22 - Fix Sunglaze Cover to Base & End Closure9017599Quantity: Pack of 50
Screw Timber Wafer Head 10x35 C3 - Fix Sunglaze Base to timber structures9001408Quantity: Pack of 50
Metal Supa Low Head 12x18 C3 - Fix Sunglaze Base to metal structures9002058Quantity: Pack of 50
Screw Pan Head 10x38 Stainless Steel - Fix Sunglaze Base to timber structures (Corrosive areas)9001403Quantity: Pack of 50
Screw SD Pan Head 8x19 Stainless Steel - Fix Sunglaze Base to metal structures (Corrosive areas)9001404Quantity: Pack of 50

Thermal Insulation

Thickness (mm)SUNGLAZE™ U Value (W•m2•K)Glass U Value (W•m2•K)
45.295.76

acoustic properties

ThicknessAcoustic Insulation DIN 52210-75 RW (db)
4mm24

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Downloads

File name
Size
SUNGLAZE Brochure Proof (AU).pdfSUNGLAZE Brochure Proof (AU).pdf
2 MB
Palram En PC Adhesives Sealants.pdfPalram En PC Adhesives Sealants.pdf
149 KB
Palram Polycarbonate Product Safety Data Sheet (PSDS).pdfPalram Polycarbonate Product Safety Data Sheet (PSDS).pdf
121 KB
PALRAM Polycarbonate Chemical Resistance (En).pdfPALRAM Polycarbonate Chemical Resistance (En).pdf
181 KB
Polycarbonate Care and Maintenance (En).pdfPolycarbonate Care and Maintenance (En).pdf
69 KB
IGNS-8367-01 R06 Final.pdfIGNS-8367-01 R06 Final.pdf
1 MB
Sunglaze 15Y WARRANTY AUS.pdfSunglaze 15Y WARRANTY AUS.pdf
213 KB
Palram Architectural Projects Portfolio (En).pdfPalram Architectural Projects Portfolio (En).pdf
12 MB
0429p_PALRAM_roofing_glazed.docx0429p_PALRAM_roofing_glazed.docx
57 KB
0429p_PALRAM_roofing_glazed.pdf0429p_PALRAM_roofing_glazed.pdf
247 KB
0434p_PALRAM_translucent_facade_cladding.docx0434p_PALRAM_translucent_facade_cladding.docx
58 KB
0434p_PALRAM_translucent_facade_cladding.pdf0434p_PALRAM_translucent_facade_cladding.pdf
292 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 001 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Purlins.dwgSunglaze - PLR 001 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Purlins.dwg
317 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 001 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Purlins.pdfSunglaze - PLR 001 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Purlins.pdf
231 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 002 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Rafters.dwgSunglaze - PLR 002 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Rafters.dwg
435 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 002 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Rafters.pdfSunglaze - PLR 002 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Rafters.pdf
232 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 003 - Typical Longitudinal Overlap (Step) Detail.dwgSunglaze - PLR 003 - Typical Longitudinal Overlap (Step) Detail.dwg
322 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 003 - Typical Longitudinal Overlap (Step) Detail.pdfSunglaze - PLR 003 - Typical Longitudinal Overlap (Step) Detail.pdf
228 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 004 - Typical Ridge Detail.dwgSunglaze - PLR 004 - Typical Ridge Detail.dwg
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Sunglaze - PLR 004 - Typical Ridge Detail.pdfSunglaze - PLR 004 - Typical Ridge Detail.pdf
231 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 005 - Typical Gutter Detail.dwgSunglaze - PLR 005 - Typical Gutter Detail.dwg
399 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 005 - Typical Gutter Detail.pdfSunglaze - PLR 005 - Typical Gutter Detail.pdf
194 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 006 - Typical Head Wall Detail.dwgSunglaze - PLR 006 - Typical Head Wall Detail.dwg
378 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 006 - Typical Head Wall Detail.pdfSunglaze - PLR 006 - Typical Head Wall Detail.pdf
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Sunglaze - PLR 007 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Full Sheet.dwgSunglaze - PLR 007 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Full Sheet.dwg
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Sunglaze - PLR 007 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Full Sheet.pdfSunglaze - PLR 007 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Full Sheet.pdf
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Sunglaze - PLR 008 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Trimmed Sheet.dwgSunglaze - PLR 008 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Trimmed Sheet.dwg
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Sunglaze - PLR 008 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Trimmed Sheet.pdfSunglaze - PLR 008 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Trimmed Sheet.pdf
236 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 009 - Typical Installation Detail Over Purlin 3D Illustration.dwgSunglaze - PLR 009 - Typical Installation Detail Over Purlin 3D Illustration.dwg
335 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 009 - Typical Installation Detail Over Purlin 3D Illustration.pdfSunglaze - PLR 009 - Typical Installation Detail Over Purlin 3D Illustration.pdf
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Sunglaze - PLR 010 - Typical Installation Detail Over Rafter 3D Illustration.dwgSunglaze - PLR 010 - Typical Installation Detail Over Rafter 3D Illustration.dwg
362 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 010 - Typical Installation Detail Over Rafter 3D Illustration.pdfSunglaze - PLR 010 - Typical Installation Detail Over Rafter 3D Illustration.pdf
163 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 011 - Typical Installation Assembly 3D Illustration.dwgSunglaze - PLR 011 - Typical Installation Assembly 3D Illustration.dwg
409 KB
Sunglaze - PLR 011 - Typical Installation Assembly 3D Illustration.pdfSunglaze - PLR 011 - Typical Installation Assembly 3D Illustration.pdf
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I curve the polycarbonate to follow the façade curve?
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All Palram polycarbonate products can be cold bent onsite during installation, subject to a minimum radius. The radius varies based on the chosen product. For flat sheets such as PALSUN & SUNLITE, the rule-of-thumb for the minimum radius is the thickness multiplied by 200. Please check the Palram catalog for more detailed specifications.

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How do I specify the required thickness of the polycarbonate glazing material?
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The recommended thickness of the polycarbonate glazing material is based on factors such as wind & snow load, panel size, and boundary conditions. Visit the Palram website for access to calculators that can help you determine the recommended thickness.

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How do I reduce the heat build-up coming from the façade into the building?
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In order to reduce heat build-up through the façade, Palram strongly recommends the use of its tinted SolarSmart™ panels. SolarSmart™ tints can be implemented in all Palram polycarbonate products. For more information, reference the Palram SolarSmart™ technology page.

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How do I create a double skin glazing solution for façades and curtain walls?
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Flat solid or multiwall sheets can be glazed in double skin applications using standard aluminum curtain wall profiles and EPDM gaskets. The SUNPAL system can be installed in a double skin application with a special aluminum profile provided by Palram.

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Can flat solid polycarbonate be installed in a similar manner to glass in curtain wall applications?
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PALSUN can be installed with standard curtain wall aluminum glazing profiles and EPDM gaskets (similar to glass), or spider fixing spaced with approximately 400 mm centers. However, it cannot be used with structural silicone and PALGARD (PALSUN) with anti-scratch coating is the recommended substitute in this case.

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Should products be pre-dried before thermoforming?
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This depends on the production date and storage conditions of the product before thermoforming. It is recommended to check the product before thermoforming is attempted.

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Is the PE film suitable for thermoforming applications?
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Most of Palram's products that are delivered with PE film covering are suitable for thermoforming. In general, we recommend using clear PE and not printed PE.

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What is the minimum allowed bending radius of polycarbonate?
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The minimum allowed bending radius of the polycarbonate is 200 times the thickness of the sheet, for example, a 2 mm sheet has a minimum 400 mm bending radius.

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How do I install flat solid or multiwall polycarbonate sheets as skylights?
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Flat solid or multiwall polycarbonate sheets need to be installed with designated aluminum profiles when used as a skylight.

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Can the percentage of light transmission be controlled? I need a lot of light but I need it to be diffused.
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Palram offers various LT% parameters - from 0% to 90%. In addition, we offer a color called a “diffuser” that allows 85% of the light in while diffusing it by 100%. The result is a light-transmitting panel that is not transparent but is highly translucent.

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If polycarbonate sheets block UV radiation, why is there a "UV-side" that faces outwards?
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Polycarbonate sheets block UV radiation by absorbing it. This absorption mechanism can cause degradation to the material, and to prevent this from happening, the sheet is coated with a special material.

For this reason, it is recommended that the sheets are installed with the marked UV protective layer facing outward. Moreover, most of the sheets are only protected on the side that is clearly marked as such.

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How do I design the secondary steel support spacings for roofing/siding?
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Palram created specific loading tables for each product. Please visit our website and download the specific catalog.

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Can I install multiwall polycarbonate sheets horizontally for siding?
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No. The multiwall channels should always be vertical to allow condensation water to drain out by gravity.

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Can I install corrugated PVC and polycarbonate sheets horizontally for siding?
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Yes. Make sure you start installing from the bottom up so the overlaps will not let the water in.

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How do I clean the polycarbonate?
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  • Never use abrasive or high alkaline cleaners on any Palram polycarbonate products.
  • Do not leave cleaners on Palram polycarbonate for extended periods of time. Rinse immediately with cold, clean water.
  • Do not apply cleaners in direct sunlight.
  • Never use sharp objects, squeegees or razors on polycarbonate.
  • Do not clean with gasoline.
  • Always practice safety first and never step directly on a polycarbonate panel.
  • Always test cleaners in a small inconspicuous area prior to cleaning the entire panel to ensure against adverse results.
  • Avoid allowing the pressure washer spray tip to come too close to the panel. Pressure washers often have enough pressure at the spray tip to penetrate or tear the panel.
  • Avoid dry cleaning as sand and dust particles clinging to the exterior of the panels may scratch the surface.

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What are the benefits of using polycarbonate standing-seam system over standard polycarbonate sheets?
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The main benefit of the standing-seam system is that unlike standard sheets, it is sold together with all installation accessories. This system also provides superior water tightness and is easier and faster to install.

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What is the meaning of Shading Coefficient (SC)?
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Shading coefficient (SC) is a parameter that compares transparent and translucent materials with clear 3 mm glass with 87% LT ׂ(light transmission). The lower the value, the more convenient it is to stay under the material on warm, sunny days. In architectural projects, the SC should usually be between 0.3 to 0.5.

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When should I use multiwall polycarbonate and when solid polycarbonate?
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Multiwall polycarbonate should be used when the key design parameter is thermal insulation. Solid polycarbonate should be used when the key design parameter is acoustic insulation and glass-like appearance.

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What is the difference between multiwall and solid polycarbonate?
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Multiwall is a multi-cell structured sheet. Due to its multi-cell structure, it has superior thermal insulation and low area weight.

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How do I determine the color, Light Transmission (LT) and haze properties of polycarbonate?
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This decision depends on the application – some of the colors are transparent and some are translucent. If a see-through material is needed, then haze should be smaller than 1% and the LT% should be based on the illumination design. If a translucent effect is needed, then the haze should be 100% and the LT% based on the chosen color.

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Can I cover my old polyethylene greenhouse with polycarbonate while still keeping the old structure?
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Yes, but with minor reinforcements to the structure in order to support the load.

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Will polycarbonate light transmittance deteriorate over time?
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PALRAM's polycarbonate products are shielded with a UV protection layer that guards against photodegradation, yellowing, and brittleness. This protects the sheets from the harmful impact of UV radiation and helps to maintain light transmittance and quality for many years. Our products come with a 10-year warranty against loss of light transmittance. Upon special request, we can provide an enforced UV protection layer with a longer warranty.

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