SUNGLAZE solid polycarbonate roofing system

SUNGLAZE™ SOLID POLYCARBONATE ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM

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

SUNGLAZE is a solid polycarbonate roofing system that offers smart design, elegant appearance, versatility, low maintenance and sustainable performance for a variety of architectural challenges. The system has been installed on many types of structures throughout the world, including commercial, public sector and multi-family buildings.

The SUNGLAZE system uses a gasket-free, standing seam technology with no through fastening to ensure a water-tight installation. It's engineered to allow for wide spans with increased loading capacity and can be utilized in both flat and curved designs.

SUNGLAZE is an architecturally specified system that is not stocked in retail locations. If you are an architect, engineer, designer or commercial builder please contact Palram for information, design assistance, and path to purchase.

If you're a homeowner or have interest in residential projects, check out the DIY version for home improvement - the SUNSCAPE® Premium Roof Covering System.

Construction & Architecture

Main Benefits

Clear and elegant appearance
Standing-seam leak-proof performance
Allows for thermal expansion & contraction
Free of silicone sealants and caulking
Engineered to withstand high loads
Easy, fast and safe installation
Minimal maintenance
Glass-like appearance

Typical Applications

Roofing & glazing systems for commercial architecture and multi-family residences
Sports venues roofing
Covered walkways
Open markets
Service stations
Entrances
Pool covers
Awnings

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.

Projects

Hampton Inn Hotel, Florida

SUNGLAZE was used for this attractive curved canopy over the main entrance of the hotel.

Riverview Condo Development in Florida

Riverview HOA chose Palram’s polycarbonate standing-seam panel and glazing system to replace 1,400 square feet of failing glass walkway coverings.

Hangzhou Airport, China

SUNGLAZE was selected for this curved canopy due to its ability to be formed to meet the structural design.

Barker Hotel, Australia

A SUNGLAZE system was installed for its versatility, low maintenance, sustainable performance & appearance.

Anvers Confectionery, Australia

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

Manufactura Outlet Mall, Ukraine

A glass-like SUNGLAZE system integrates with the architectural style. The roof is leak-proof & blocks harmful UV radiation.

SUNGLAZE™ Testimonial

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Architects and developers around the world are working to create environments that are bright, enjoyable and comfortable—a combination that can be difficult to achieve while also maintaining energy efficiency and sustainability.

Palram offers four different types of polycarbonate glazing products including flat solid sheets, multiwall sheets, single-layer corrugated sheets, and complete panel systems. Our Project Support Engineers can help you evaluate a variety of glazing options with the goal of meeting your design aspirations, your efficiency and sustainability goals, and your budgetary and performance needs.

If you are an architect, engineer or builder and need assistance evaluating your design and developing an installation method and process, learn more about our Architectural Project Support Center.

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Downloads

File name

Size

Sales Information

Palram Architectural Projects Portfolio.pdf

7 MB

SUNGLAZE Sales Sheet (EN).pdf

909 KB

Article/Case Study

Daylighting Overview White Paper.pdf

370 KB

SUNGLAZE Riverview Condos HOA Case Study.pdf

3 MB

Installation/Technical

Chemical Resistance of Palram Polycarbonate Products.pdf

106 KB

F5002-A-A-59502_PalramPC_CID.pdf

103 KB

Miami Dade Product Control Approved.pdf

1 MB

Palram Polycarbonate Product Safety Data Sheet (PSDS).pdf

121 KB

Palram Products - Minimum Cold Bending Radius Inch.pdf

88 KB

Polycarbonate Care and Maintenance Document.pdf

114 KB

SUNGLAZE 3-4mm Master Specification.pdf

53 KB

Certificates & Warranties

Palram Americas ROHS Declaration Document.pdf

73 KB

SUNGLAZE Warranty.pdf

213 KB

CAD Files

Sunglaze - PLR 001 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Purlins.dwg

317 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 001 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Purlins.pdf

231 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 002 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Rafters.dwg

435 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 002 - Typical Installation Detail - Over Rafters.pdf

232 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 003 - Typical Longitudinal Overlap (Step) Detail.dwg

322 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 003 - Typical Longitudinal Overlap (Step) Detail.pdf

228 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 004 - Typical Ridge Detail.dwg

385 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 004 - Typical Ridge Detail.pdf

231 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 005 - Typical Gutter Detail.dwg

399 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 005 - Typical Gutter Detail.pdf

194 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 006 - Typical Head Wall Detail.dwg

378 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 006 - Typical Head Wall Detail.pdf

255 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 007 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Full Sheet.dwg

343 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 007 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Full Sheet.pdf

223 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 008 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Trimmed Sheet.dwg

336 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 008 - Typical Side Finish Detail - Trimmed Sheet.pdf

236 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 009 - Typical Installation Detail Over Purlin 3D Illustration.dwg

335 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 009 - Typical Installation Detail Over Purlin 3D Illustration.pdf

164 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 010 - Typical Installation Detail Over Rafter 3D Illustration.dwg

362 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 010 - Typical Installation Detail Over Rafter 3D Illustration.pdf

163 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 011 - Typical Installation Assembly 3D Illustration.dwg

409 KB

Sunglaze - PLR 011 - Typical Installation Assembly 3D Illustration.pdf

219 KB

Product Details

Dimensions

Panel Types

Property	Center to Center Width	Panel Width	Height	Area Weight	Linear Meter Weight	Min. Cold Bending Radius*	System Weight
SUNGLAZE™ 3/600	600mm (23.62")	584mm (23.34")	20mm (0.781")	3.79 Kg/m² (0.773 lb/ft²)	2.20 Kg/m (1.474 lb/ft²)	4m (160")	6.14 Kg/m (4.114 lb/ft)
SUNGLAZE™ 4/600	600mm (23.62")	584mm (23.34")	21mm (0.828")	5.05 Kg/m² (1.0 lb/ft²)	2.94 Kg/m (1.97 lb/ft²)	4m (160")	7.40 Kg/m (4.958 lb/ft)
SUNGLAZE™ 4/800	800mm (31.49")	785mm (31.41")	21mm (0.828")	4.98 Kg/m² (1.016 lb/ft²)	3.90 Kg/m (2.613 lb/ft²)	4m (160")	6.73 Kg/m (4.509 lb/ft)
SUNGLAZE™ 6/800	800mm (31.49")	785mm (31.41")	21mm (0.828")	7.453 Kg/m² (1.53 lb/ft²)	5.96 Kg/m (4.0 lb/ft²)	4m (160")	9.25 Kg/m (1.89 lb/ft)

*Sunglaze Aluminum profiles must be roll formed separately to the desired radius, not below a minimum radius of 4m.

Colors & Finishes

Colors*

	Color	Light Transmission % ASTM D-1003	Haze % ASTM D-1003	Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) ASTM E-424-71	Shading Coefficient ASTM E-424-71
	Clear	90	<1	0.87	1.00
	Bronze	20	<1	0.45	0.52
	Bronze	35	<1	0.56	0.65
	Bronze	50	<1	0.65	0.75
	Grey	20	<1	0.44	0.51
	Grey	35	<1	0.56	0.64
	Grey	50	<1	0.65	0.75
	White Opal	28	100	0.32	0.37
	White Diffuser	80	100	0.87	1.00
	Solar Ice	20	100	0.39	0.45
Solar Smart
	Solar Control	20	67	0.33	0.36
	Solar Olympic	20	50	0.41	0.47
	Solar Olympic	35	35	0.52	0.60
	Solar Olympic	50	20	0.63	0.73
	Smart Green	70	26	0.58	0.67
	Smart Blue	50	26	0.57	0.65
	Bluish Breeze	70	1	0.55	0.63

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

Physical Properties

Property	Conditions	Method	Units	Value
Physical
Density		D-792	g/cm³	1.2
Mechanical
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity	1 mm/min (0.4 in. /min)	D-638	MPa (psi)	2,300 (333,550)
Flexural Modulus	1.3 mm/min (0.05 in./min)	D-790	MPa (psi)	2,600 (377,100)
Flexural Strength	1 mm/min (0.04 in./min)	D-790	MPa (psi)	93 (13,500)
Notch Impact Strength Izod	23°C (73°F)	D-256	J/m	800
Impact Falling Dart	3 mm (0.125 in.) Sheet	ISO-6603/1b	J	158
Impact - Fall Through		E-695	m/kg (ft/lbs)	336 (500)
Charpy Impact after Xenon Arc Exposure (D-6110)	3000 hrs	D-2565-08	% Loss of Impact Strength	<10
Thermal
Long Term Service Temperature			°C (°F)	-50 to 100 (-58 to 248)
Short Term Service Temperature			°C (°F)	-50 to 120 (-58 to 248)
Heat Deflection Temperature	Load: 1.82 Mpa	D-648	°C (°F)	135
Vicat Softening Temperature	Load: 1 kg	D-1525	°C (°F)	150
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion		D-696	cm/cm °C (inch/inch°F)	6.5 x 10-⁵ (3.6 x 10-⁵)
Thermal Conductivity		C-177	W/m°K (Btu-in./hr-ft²-°F)	0.21 (1.46)
Specific Heat Capacity		C-351	kJ/kg°K (Btu/lb°F)	1.3 (0.31)
Weathering
Color Change	60 Months	D-2244	∆E	<3
Light Transmission	10 Years	D-1003	%	<6
Yellowness Index	60 Months	E-313	∆ Yellowness Index	<10
Leakage / Structural
Water Leakage	20 psf	E-283		None
Uniform Load		E-330	psf	+140 / -45
Air Leakage	6.24 pfs (Condision of air leakage test)	E-331	cfm/ft²	0.05

Technical Data

Thermal Insulation

Thickness	SUNGLAZE™ U Value W•m²•K (Btu / (hr•ft²•°F))	Glass U Value W•m²•K (Btu / (hr•ft²•°F))
3mm (0.118")	5.43 (0.956)	5.79 (1.02)
4mm (0.177")	5.29 (0.931)	5.76 (1.01)
6mm (0.236")	5.04 (0.887)	5.52 (0.97)

Flammability

Test	ASTM Standard	Classification
Flammability	EN - 13501	B, s1, d0
Self Ignition	D-1929	628°C
Smoke Density	D-2843	<75%
Burn Extent	D-635	CC1
Flame Spread / Smoke	E-84	Class B

Acoustic Properties

Thickness	Acoustic Insulation DIN 52210-75 RW (dB)
3mm (0.118")	23
4mm (0.177")	24
6mm (0.236")	26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the protective polyethylene films on certain sheets?

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The protective films in flat (non-corrugated) Palram sheets are for protection against dirt and scratching during the long journey from manufacturing to the job site. In some cases, the film also carries important installation and other product information.

The film will also indicate which side is UV-protected. This side should be installed facing outwards (extremely important).

In most cases, we recommend peeling off the protective films after installation. If this is not possible for practical reasons, always mark the UV protected surface, if there is one, so that the sheet will not be installed upside down.

Important note: The protective films that cover Palram sheets are highly sensitive to heat and direct sunlight. Excessive heat and direct sunlight before taking off the film can cause gluing of that film to the sheet surface, after which it will be extremely difficult to remove it from the sheet.

How important is it to follow Palram general recommendations on product usage?

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Very. Palram recommendations for the storage, installation and general treatment of products are drafted to ensure that the product’s quality and serviceability is met to full extent, and following these recommendations ensures that product warranty isn't void. Please be sure to view the specific product's documents for more information.

Do Palram sheets expand in heat?

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Yes. PVC and polycarbonate sheets expand with heat, and contract with cold.

Various Palram sheet products require different installation and fastening methods to account for expansion/contraction.

Always review the specific installation instructions for each Palram product before installing.

Do any Palram polycarbonate products have a UL 94 fire rating?

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Yes, some Palram products do have a UL 94 fire rating.

PALSUN FAMILY
PALCLEAR
PALCLAD PRO HYG

Click here to view the UL 94 Tech Brief for the most up-to-date information.

You may also click here to view the Palram UL listing on the official UL website.

Can Palram sheets catch fire?

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All plastic materials are flammable to some degree, and will catch fire in presence of exterior flame.

The ignition temperature of polycarbonate sheets is 915ºF (490ºC).

The ignition temperature of PVC sheets is 736ºF (391ºC).

Both materials are self-extinguishing, and fire will decay when the exterior flame source is removed.

Note that compared to polycarbonate and PVC, acrylic sheets (which are not produced by Palram) are more flammable.