Understanding the Material Properties of Polycarbonates
Polycarbonate Properties Unveiled: Choose the Ideal VULCAN Product
Maximum Natural Light Penetration
Maximum Natural Light + Diffused Indirect Light Penetration
Maximum Natural Light Penetration + Solar Infrared Heat Reduction
Shaded Light Penetration + Interference Color Reflection
Shaded Light Penetration + Interference Color Reflection + Solar Infrared Heat Reduction
Shaded Light Penetration + PAR Selective + Solar Infrared Heat Reduction
Vulcan Polycarbonate Sheets Material Properties Comparison Table
Choose your Vulcan Polycarbonate Product
Glossary
Weather Resistance
The ability of a material to prevent corrosion, loss of material or any sort of deterioration due to prolonged exposure to harsh environmental and weather conditions.
Warranty
VULCAN Limited Warranty terms and conditions.
Visible Light Transmission Rate
The amount of light that reaches your eyes through the glazing material.
Transparent
Permits light to pass directly through.
Translucent
Permits light to pass through but not showing the distinct images on the other side.
Direct Lighting
When light falls on a specific area or an object.
Diffused Lighting
Non-direct light, the harsh quality of direct light beam is evenly spread or dispersed.
Shading (Lower VIS)
Slight darkness caused by blocking direct lighting from the sun or other light sources. It should not be confused with heat reduction.
IR Control
Only certain wavelengths of the Infrared heat spectrum are allowed to pass through.
Spectrally Selective
Only certain portions of the solar spectrum are allowed to pass through.