SUNTUF Residential Pergola
Suntuf DIY
Suntuf DIY
Suntuf DIY

SUNTUF® CORRUGATED POLYCARBONATE SHEET

Make the most of your outdoor spaces year round!

Are your home’s outdoor spaces equipped for the full range of weather conditions? If not, you’re missing a great opportunity to enjoy your outdoor spaces year round. Whether you're looking for a beautiful covered patio, a storage shed for organizing your garden equipment, or even a chicken coop to provide fresh eggs to your family each day, SUNTUF is a great choice to bring your outdoor spaces to life. SUNTUF is lightweight, super-tough and easy-to-cut and drill using basic woodworking tools. It also has built in 99.99% UV protection, so the panel itself is protected – and so is everything else under it. Use it to cover just about any type of outdoor structure to increase your outdoor living area, storage space or shelter.

Main Benefits

  • Impact-resistant – virtually unbreakable
  • Up to 90% light transmission
  • Long-term weather and UV resistant
  • Lightweight and easy to install
  • Meets fire rating requirements
  • Limited lifetime warranty, including 10-years for damage due to hail

Typical Applications

  • Patio, deck and pergola coverings
  • Swimming pool covers or enclosures
  • Storage structures
  • Carports
  • Garden greenhouses
  • Animal enclosures

SolarSmart SUNTUF Pergola

SolarSmart SUNTUF Pergola

Projects

Residential Pergolas
Sheds
Patio Coverings
Chicken Coops
Cold Frames

SUNTUF BH- Corrugated Beehive embossed polycarbonate sheets

These high impact profiled premium sheets, intend for DIY and professional roofing projects, combine modern aesthetics and style with higher durability rating than standard polycarbonate sheets.
Palram has created a selection of shades and colors, all of which produce 100% diffused light with reduced glare for improved comfort and usability.
SUNTUF BH with the beehive embossed underside surface adds an aesthetic appearance in roofing applications, and is especially durable for long-term construction.
Recommended for use in areas that are subjected to extreme heat or, alternatively, hail and other extreme weather conditions.
Particularly resistant to heavy loads and impact.

Learn more…

SUNTUF BH- Corrugated Beehive embossed polycarbonate sheets

CLARITY OR COLOR? OR PERHAPS A LITTLE OF BOTH?

With three standard colors and five specialty colors, Palram has created a selection that will allow you to pick the right combination of light transmission, diffusion, and color for your outdoor spaces. SUNTUF is available in standard colors such as clear, opal white and solar gray, and specialty colors.

COLOR SWATCHES

Comparison of Standard Colors and Specialty Colors

SUNTUF Standard Color Comparison
SUNTUF Standard Color Comparison

SUNTUF colors range from transparent to translucent to virtually opaque. Take a look at these 20-second videos to see how our Standard Colors and Specialty Colors compare.

SUNTUF Specialty Color Comparison
SUNTUF Specialty Color Comparison

This video shows the difference between SUNTUF specialty colors in terms of translucency and opacity.

TAKES WHATEVER MOTHER NATURE (OR YOUR KID) THROWS AT IT

SUNTUF easily withstands snow, ice and temperatures ranging from -40° to 248° F (-40° to 120° C). And with up to 20 times more impact resistance than fiberglass, it offers the best hail protection available in transparent or translucent products. But Mother Nature is gentle compared to kids playing around the house! See how well SUNTUF holds up to garden rocks, golf balls, and baseballs in this video.

TAKES WHATEVER MOTHER NATURE (OR YOUR KID) THROWS AT IT

INSTALLATION BASICS

How to Store SUNTUF
How to Store SUNTUF

SUNTUF is one of the toughest products around when installed, but you should follow these tips if you want to store it before installation.

How to Cut SUNTUF
How to Cut SUNTUF

Watch this video for an explanation on the different ways to cut SUNTUF.

How to Fasten SUNTUF
How to Fasten SUNTUF

Correct fasteners, fastening locations, and fastener tightness can make or break a project. Learn what matters if you want to ensure long-term durability.

Downloads

File name
Size
Installation/Technical
PALRAM En PC Chemical ResistancePALRAM En PC Chemical Resistance
174 KB
Palram En Polycarbonate Adhesives SealantsPalram En Polycarbonate Adhesives Sealants
162 KB
Palram PSDS PolycarbonatePalram PSDS Polycarbonate
77 KB
Palram polycarbonate care and maintenancePalram polycarbonate care and maintenance
63 KB
SUNTUF Iron 76 Technical GuideSUNTUF Iron 76 Technical Guide
214 KB
General Information
Palram Product GuidePalram Product Guide
2 MB

PRODUCT DETAILS

Dimensions

Profile Geometry:Select profile from hundreds of profiles or have us make one customized to your needs
Thickness:1-4 mm
Corrugation Height/Depth:Up to 110mm
Width:Up to 1,800mm
Length:Palram can fit any length of skylight or roof. Overlaps may be required.
Dimensions Note *Custom Colors Are Available Upon Request, Subject To Minimum Quantity.

Colors & Finishes

SUNTUF Dimensions: SUNTF profiles vary by width from one profile to another, and come in a variety of length. See specific profile for detailed information

 

Available Colors Clear
White Opal
White Diffuser

Standard Color chart

Type:Colors
TransparentClear, Solar Gray, Bronze, Sky Blue, Transparent Green, Smart Gray
TranslucentWhite Opale, White Diffuser, Solar Control, Solar Ice, Mist Green, Smooth Cream
OpaqueWhite, Green, Blue, Red Brick

*Custom colors are available upon request, subject to minimum quantity.

 

Surface Finishing Options

Surface Finish TypeDescription
StandardCorrugated polycarbonate sheet with UV protection on one side
UV2With UV protection on both sides
Solar ControlWith effective heat blocking
SmartAdvanced heat blocking with high clarity
EmbossedEmbossed finish on one sides
HCHair Cell finish on one sides
BHBee Hive finish on one sides

Physical Properties

Typical Physical Properties

PropertyStandardConditionsUnitValue
DensityASTM D792-g/cm³1.2
Heat Deflection TemperatureASTM D6481.82 MPaCº130
Service Temperature (Short term)-Cº-50 to 120
Service Temperature (Long term)Cº-50 to 100
Coefficient of Linear Thermal ExpansionASTM D696-cm/cm Cº6.5 X 10-⁵
Thermal ConductivityASTM C177-W/mK0.21
Tensile Strength at YieldASTM D63810 mm/minMpa62
Tensile Strength at BreakASTM D63810 mm/minMpa65
Elongation at YieldASTM D63810 mm/min%7
Elongation at BreakASTM D63810 mm/min%>80
Tensile Modulus of ElasticityASTM D63810 mm/minMpa2300
Flexural StrengthASTM D7901.3 mm/minMpa93
Flexural ModulusASTM D7901.3 mm/minMpa1890
Impact Falling Weight (E-50)ISO 6603/1 E50J50
Rockwell HardnessASTM D785R Scale118R
Light TransmissionASTM D1003%90
HazeASTM D1003%<0.5
Yellowness IndexASTM D1925<1

Typical Physical Properties Notes     * ASTM Method Except Where Noted Otherwise

Technical Data

StandardClassification*
EN13501B, s1, d0
NFP 92501,4,5M-1
DIN 4102B-1
UL 7234,7,47.0
Los Angeles Building CodeCC2 (Section 2603)
UNI 9177, 9176Class 2
Flammability Notes * For Additional Information Please Contact Your Palram Distributor