When designing an outdoor space, whether it’s a yard or a professional installation, shading and protection from weather conditions are key priorities. Polycarbonate sheets provide a modern solution, combining high durability with transparency, flexibility, and an elegant finish.
What are polycarbonates?
Polycarbonates are a type of thermoplastic material, lightweight yet extremely impact-resistant, which does not break easily like glass. They are widely used in roofing, greenhouses, and outdoor structures due to their strong resistance to sunlight, moisture, and temperature fluctuations.
Why use them in pergolas?
Protection from rain and sun
Polycarbonate sheets can offer partial or full shading, depending on their color and treatment, while at the same time protecting from intense sunlight, UV rays, and rain.
Lightweight and durable
They are much lighter than glass or other solid coverings, yet without compromising strength. They do not shatter, making them suitable even for areas with strong winds or hail. When installed according to specifications, polycarbonate sheets come with up to a 10-year warranty covering discoloration, loss of light transmission, and reduced mechanical strength.
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Compatible with any construction material
Polycarbonates can be combined just as easily with aluminum or wooden pergolas, offering a clean and elegant aesthetic, whether for a minimal or more traditional style.
Natural light without exposure
Thanks to their transparency, they let natural light pass through without burdening the space with excessive heat, creating a pleasant and bright atmosphere.
Recommended uses
Polycarbonates are ideal for:
- Wooden or aluminum pergolas in yards, rooftops, and balconies
- Cafés, restaurants, beach bars
- Tourist units (hotels, villas, rentals)
- Constructions requiring coverage without heavy materials
Beyond pergola roofing, polycarbonates can also be used creatively in many other outdoor applications. They can serve as side protective panels for verandas or gazebos, be used for entrance canopies or storage areas, as well as greenhouse coverings, garden sheds, or semi-outdoor walkways. Their flexibility and durability allow them to adapt to different sizes and shapes, while semi-transparent or tinted options make them ideal in cases where natural light is needed along with privacy or sun protection. With a bit of imagination, polycarbonates can be integrated into a wide variety of architectural solutions, combining practicality with aesthetics.
Polycarbonate panels offer a modern, reliable, and long-lasting solution for any outdoor space. They integrate easily into new or existing pergolas, providing a balanced combination of practicality and discreet design.
