VULCAN® PRISMA ROMA series
Superior Daylighting. Exceptional Strength. Unmatched Durability.
VULCAN® Prisma is a high-performance impact-resistant polycarbonate roofing sheet engineered for both professional construction and residential improvements.
Designed with an advanced prismatic surface, VULCAN Prisma delivers diffused natural light with reduced glare, creating bright and comfortable outdoor and semi-outdoor spaces.
Its robust composition combines extreme durability with lightweight versatility, making it an excellent choice for applications where strength, clarity, and longevity matter.
Why Choose VULCAN Prisma?
Whether you are decking out a new patio or retrofitting existing outdoor structures, VULCAN Prisma polycarbonate sheets deliver a premium combination of aesthetics, performance, and durability. Tested and trusted worldwide, VULCAN Prisma brings a modern, functional, and long-lasting solution to corrugated roofing needs — all with the natural beauty of diffused daylight.
Key Performance Advantages
| Feature | Benefit to End User |
| High-Impact Polycarbonate | Outstanding resistance to hail, debris, and accidental impact |
| Prisma Prismatic Texture | Diffuses sunlight evenly, minimizing glare and hotspots |
| UV-Protected Construction | Helps maintain clarity, color stability, and material integrity |
| Lightweight Sheet Design | Easier handling, faster installation, reduced structural load |
| Weather & Moisture Resistant | Performs reliably in outdoor and semi-outdoor environments |
| Noise Dampening Effect | Reduced rain and hail noise compared to metal roofing |
Available Colors & Light Control Options
(Final availability subject to local stocking program)
| Color Option | Visual Effect | Light Performance |
| Valuview Clear | Maximum transparency | Highest daylight transmission |
| Valuview Colored | Reduced transparency | Balanced but colored light transmission |
| Ti-Lite | Exceptional light and shade balance | Lower Transparency, High Haze, Great Shade and Heat Reduction |
| Pearly | Best balance between Light Transmission, Haze and Aesthetics. | Balanced Light Transmission, Haze, Heat Reduction, with a Pearlescent Effect |
| Solarshield | Maximum transparency | Maximum Light transmission and Exceptional Solar Infra-Red Heat Control |
Design Tip: VULCAN Prisma texture is especially effective in high-sun environments where visual comfort and even illumination are priorities.
Technical Overview (Quick-Reference Table)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Base Material | UV-stabilized polycarbonate |
| Weathering Protection | Avient CESA-Light UV & Light Stabilizers |
| Sheet Profile | Corrugated with Prisma prismatic surface |
| Impact Resistance | Extremely high (hail & debris resistant) |
| Weight | Lightweight compared to glass and metal |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent for outdoor exposure |
| Installation Method | Screw-fixed to timber or metal framing |
| Typical Use | Roofing, skylights, canopies, cladding |
Product Overview
Key Benefits
High Impact & Weather Resistance
Manufactured from UV-protected polycarbonate, VULCAN Prisma resists hail, impacts, and harsh environmental conditions far beyond standard DIY roofing materials.
Optimal Light Diffusion
The unique prismatic texture diffuses sunlight evenly, delivering comfortable illumination without harsh glare — ideal for patios, pergolas, sunrooms, and outdoor living areas
Asthetically Pleasing Argyle Pattern
Argyle Patterns, which consists of interlocking diamonds or lozenges, overlaid in diagonally intercrossing lines, creates a three-dimensional, layered effect, which not only diffuses light, but creates a blurry, bokeh effect when seen through.
Superior Strength & Longevity
With a proven polycarbonate formulation, corrugated profile, and crisscrossed diamond pattern, VULCAN Prisma offers exceptional structural integrity and sustained performance, retaining its properties for years.
Rain Noise Reduction
The prismatic surface helps absorb and reduce the sound of rain and hail, enhancing the comfort of sheltered spaces underneath.
Lightweight & Easy to Install
Highly suited for DIY projects, VULCAN Prisma panels are easy to handle and install, reducing labor time while providing a professional finish.
Balanced Shade & Daylight
Prisma excels in delivering a balance of shade and daylight, preserving visibility while minimizing interior heat buildup and glare.
UV Protection
Co-Extruded with industry leading Avient CESA-Light UV & Light Stabilizers, these sheets protect underlying areas from harmful UV radiation, preventing material degradation and occupant exposure.
Typical Applications
VULCAN Prisma is ideal for a wide range of outdoor and architectural applications, including:
- Covered walkways and breezeways
- Pergolas, patios, and deck roofing
- Carports and sun shelters
- Skylights and greenhouse roofs
- Poolside enclosures and canopy covers
- Residential and commercial shade structures
Color Options, Light Transmission and Effects.
VULCAN Prisma are offered in a plethora of color, light transmission, and specialty materials. Each color variant offers specific light-control benefits, allowing designers and homeowners to calibrate brightness, heat, and ambiance for optimal comfort.
Choose from a variety of colors to suit your aesthetic and functional requirements:
- Valuview Colors: Clear for maximum light transmission and a bright, open feel. Colored options for reduced light projection and alternative flavor.
- Ti-Lite: Exceptional light and shade balance. Metallic colors offer lower transparency, high haze, great shading properties, and most of all, heat reduction.
- Pearly: Pearly, which offers the best balance between light transmission, haze, and heat reduction, while at the same time further enhances Prisma’s aesthetics with an additional pearlescent effect.
- Solar Blue/Green: Solarshield offers what we call Transparent IR Protection, allowing for maximum light transmission and exceptional solar Infra-Red heat control, all in one package.
Technical Highlights
- Profile Type: Corrugated with prismatic surface
- High Hail & Impact Resistance
- Excellent Light Diffusion with Minimal Glare
- Easy Installation & Flexible Handling
- Enhanced Weather Protection & UV Resistance
- Suitable for Wide-Span Roof Applications
- Lightweight Construction for DIY and Professional Use
Detailed Product Specifications
VULCAN Valuview Series Polycarbonate Material Grade & Colors
| Product Grade | Standard UV stabilized clear and colored sheets | |||||||||||||||||
| Outlook |
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| Base Material |
100% Virgin UV Stabilized Covestro Polycarbonate resin |
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| Warranty |
10 years warranty for CESA-Light co-extruded sheets, and 1 year warranty for UV stabilized sheets |
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| Light Transmission Rate | 88% | 40% | 40% | 25% | 20% | 26% | ||||||||||||
| UV Resistance | Standard UV Stabilizers included in all Valuview sheets Avient CESA-Light co-extruded UV and Light Stabilizers coating optional |
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| Properties |
Direct Light Transmission | Reduced Light Transmission | ||||||||||||||||
| Average heat reflective properties | ||||||||||||||||||
| Places to Use |
Direct Light Projection | Reduced Light Projection | ||||||||||||||||
| For projects seeking optimal price and value | ||||||||||||||||||
VULCAN Valuview Series Polycarbonate Material Properties
| Material Grade | Valuview Series | ||||||
| Colors | Clear | Blue | Green | Bronze | Opal | Grey | |
| Light Transmission Rate | 88% | 40% | 40% | 25% | 20% | 26% | |
| UV | CESA-Light Co-Extruded | Optional | |||||
| Included in Base Material | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Warranty | 10yrs (Yellowing) | Only if CESA-Light Co-Extruded | |||||
| 10yrs (Usage) | Only if CESA-Light Co-Extruded | ||||||
| 1yr | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Transparent | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Translucent | ● | ||||||
| Lighting | Direct | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Diffused | ● | ||||||
| Shading | Excellent | ||||||
| Average | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Minimum | ● | ||||||
| IR Control | Excellent | ||||||
| Minimum | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Poor | ● | ||||||
| PAR Control | Excellent | ||||||
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| Minimum | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
VULCAN Valuview Series Polycarbonate Sheet Properties
| Material Typical Properties | Test Method | Results | Remark |
| Tested on 3.0mm Valuview Sheets | |||
| Tensile Strength @yield (kgf/cm²) | ASTM D638-10 | 665 | Should exceed 551 (kgf/cm²) |
| Tensile Elongation (%) | ASTM D638-10 | 89 | Should exceed 50% |
| Flexural Strength (kgf/cm²) | ASTM D790-10 | 1103 | Mean Value of 5 Specimen |
| Compression Yield Strength (kgf/cm²) | ASTM D695-10 | 756 | Mean Value of 5 Specimen |
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Mean Impact Resistance (J) • Free Falling Dart |
ASTM D5628-96 | >26.67 | Specimen did not fail at max. impact capacity 26.67J. |
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Yellowness Index (YID) • Accelerated Weathering Test (1200hrs) |
ASTM G154 • ASTM E313 |
ΔYI -0.49 | |
| Luminous Transmittance (%) | ASTM D1003-07 | 87 | |
| Ultraviolet Transmittance (%) | ASTM D1003 | 0.4 | |
| Density (ρ) | ASTM D792-08 | 1.19 g/cm³ | |
| Burning Characteristics | ASTM D635-10 | Self extinguishes after source is removed. | 10 specimen tested. Does not reach the 25mm Mark. |
| Properties | Direct / Reduced Light Transmission, with double-sided CO-Extruded CESA-Light UV and Light Stabilizers to block harmful UV rays. | ||
| Places to Use | For projects which requires direct light projection, seeking the highest standards and safeguard from the elements. | ||
