Wonderglas GCP

Overview

SNOW PROTECT YOUR WORLD WITH "WONDERGLAS GCP"

"Wonderglas GCP" polyester sheeting provides simply wonderful protection and durability.  This product represents a technology break-through.  It's so good we give it a Lifetime Warranty against loss of light transmission.

Surface erosion (fibre show) is minimal even over long periods of time; until now, domestic polyester sheeting has not had the exceptional surface protection offered by the latest surface coating technology.  The highly UV resistant protection applied to "Wonderglas GCP" provides similar performance to Ampelite's premium industrial grades used in major projects around Australia.

Even in harsh environments, including the far north, "Wonderglas GCP" will out perform other domestic translucent and clear roofing materials.  Loss of light transmission even over long periods of 10 to 12 years is around just 10% compared to a 35% loss for standard sheeting.

"Wonderglas GCP" is available in corrugated and 5 Rib profiles in exciting new colours.  Coloured sheets provide softer light and transmit less heat.  Choose "Wonderglas GCP" for home improvement projects where-ever you need light and protection.

PROTECTION FROM UV EXPOSURE

"Wonderglas GCP" eliminates 99% of the sun's harmful ultra violet rays, so you can really enjoy outdoor living without UV exposure

LIGHT AND HEAT TRANSMISSION

"Wonderglas GCP" has relatively high shade factor but provides plenty of soft light without uncomfortable levels of heat being transmitted as well.  Providing there is good ventilation, temperatures under "Wonderglas GCP" are lower than in direct sunlight, and cooler than under transparent sheeting.  The transmitted light and shade factors are shown in the table below next to the colours.

STRONG AND SILENT

The extra strength of "Wonderglas GCP" allows longer spans between purlins.  It doesn't expand and contract as much as transparent roofing, so there is no need to use messy anti-noise tape under the sheet.  It is also hail resistant.

EASY TO HANDLE

"Wonderglas GCP" sheeting resists scratching, is light, easily drilled or sawn and quickly fixed to roofing timbers using Ampelite screws and sealing washers.  Sheets can be curved, so you can create a great look.  For a neat finish install our profiled end closure strips.

SUMMING UP "WONDERGLAS GCP" BENEFITS

• 6 exciting fashion colours.

• No anti-noise tape required.

• Soft, natural light, no harsh glare.

• 99% protection against harmful UV rays.

• No surface erosion (fibre show).

• High shade factors mean less heat is transmitted.

• Hailstone and scratch resistant.

• Lifetime warranty.

• Overall, "Wonderglas GCP" offers better value for money than other transparent or translucent sheeting.

Available Profiles

Custom Orb / Corrugated
Traditional, corrugated roofing & walling


5 Rib / Trimdek
Rib-and-pan roofing & walling

 

Spanning Capacity

The span between battens or supports should not exceed the above measurements

Sheet Coverage  

Unit: mm

Maximum Recommended Curves
Maximum purlin space is 750mm when curving sheets.

Light and Heat Transmission

Wonderglas GCP has a relatively high shade factor but provides plenty of soft light without uncomfortable levels of heat being transmitted as well.   Providing there is good ventilation, temperatures under Wonderglas GCP are lower than in direct sunlight, and cooler than under transparent sheeting.  The transmitted light and shade factors are shown next to the colours, both factors vary by colour.

Installation

CUTTING

Use a fine tooth handsaw or a power saw fitted with a masonry type cut-off blade.  Support the sheet close to where you are cutting, remember to wear protective goggles when using any power tool.  Most outlets will order your required length custom cut up to a maximum of 8 metres in length.

FIXINGS AND DRILLING HOLES TO SUIT
   
Ampelite fixing screws and 26mm weatherproof seals should always be used.  Use 50mm x 10g for corrugated sheeting and 65mm x 12g for 5-Rib.   The screws holes must be a minimum of 8mm in diameter to allow for expansion and contraction of the sheet as temperatures change.

INSTALLATION OF SHEETS

Corrugated sheets should be crest fixed at every second or third corrugation on the ends and every third or fourth on the intermediate supports.   5-Rib sheets should be crest fixed on each rib at the ends and every second rib at the intermediate supports.

END LAPPING AND SEALING

In most domestic applications end laps will not be required.  Should they be necessary, make over a purlin or batten and apply 2 continuous beads of non hardening silicone, or closed cell foam strip (5mm x 25mm).  In installations when safety mesh is used, Ampelite isolation tape should be applied between the mesh and the sheet.

STORAGE PRIOR TO USE

Always store in a cool dry location.  Do not place heavy objects on the sheets to avoid surface damage.

Warranty

Wonderglas GCP Fibreglass features a limited lifetime warranty. For full warranty details, please contact your nearest Ampelite office.

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Wonderglas GCP Fibreglass