FAQ
The smallest sheet size we offer is 50mm x 50mm.
Please be aware of our minimum order charge, £30.00.
For solid polycarbonate, our largest sheet size is 2050mm x 3050mm. For twinwall and multiwall polycarbonate, our largest sheet size is 2100mm x 6000mm. This is the stock sheet sizes that we cut from. We provide a cut-to size service for solid polycarbonate, twinwall and multiwall sheets. All corrguated sheets are standard options.
Yes. We offer free of charge samples for Acrylic, Solid Polycarbonate, Twinwall and Multiwall sheets. Unfortunately we do not offer samples of corrguated sheets, accessories, tapes or adhesives. Please email us your requirements to sales@thepolycarbonatestore.co.uk and we will return a sample request form to you.
CAST acrylic achieves a UK Class 3 fire rating. EXTRUDED acrylic achieves a UK Class 4 fire rating.
We recommend contact the manufacturer directly for further product safety data information: Irpen.
5mm as it is more rigid than 3mm. Please be aware that the material is not supplied with a felt backing, in some cases the adhesive can show through the material.
Yes they can, however they have to be very well sealed to ensure they’re watertight.
The weather resistance of acrylic cannot be matched by any other transparent plastic material. Many years of outdoor exposure in a variety of applications have proved the excellent weather resistance of this material.
Yes, colourless acrylic is a total white light transmittance of 92%, which is the highest possible of any material. It is as transparent as the finest optical glass.
Temperatures of over 60°C will affect acrylic, so it is not suitable for use in close proximity to heat sources.
Yes, acrylic is very strong and lightweight, making it perfect for use as secondary glazing. Acrylic of 3mm plus is ideal, but thickness should be increased for larger panels.
The difference is the coating applied to cover the reflective surface. Acrylic is more flexible than glass, so if not fitted completely flat it could lead to a distorted reflection.
We offer a plastic cleaner which can be purchased here, alternatively you can use warm soapy water. Other cleaning products that aren’t specifically designed for plastic could cause discolouration.
Either a fine-toothed handsaw or jigsaw can be used to cut acrylic sheeting.
Specialist polish can be used to polish out fine scratches from acrylic sheets, however T-cut car polish achieves great results too.
Yes, standard wood working drill bits are suitable for drilling holes in acrylic sheets.
