Solasafe® Domestic Polycarbonate Sheeting
Your UV-Safe Window to the Sky
Product Description
Ampelite Solasafe® polycarbonate sheeting offers outstanding protection and comfort for Australian outdoor living. Designed specifically for patios, pergolas, carports, and covered walkways, Solasafe® provides 99.9% UV protection, ensuring your family enjoys the outdoors safely all year round.
Available in a wide range of profiles, colours, and light/heat transmission options, Solasafe® caters to every aesthetic and climate need—from maximum natural lighting with clear sheeting, to heat-reflective comfort with the high-performance HR1 metallic range. Manufactured to strict Australian standards, Solasafe® combines impact resistance, long-term durability, and modern styling in a product that’s virtually unbreakable and beautifully functional.
Specifications
Nominal Thickness: 0.8 mm
Profiles Available: Corrugated, Greca, and 5 Rib
Sheet Cover Width: 760 mm
Standard Lengths: 1.8 m to 8.1 m (profile and colour dependent)
Maximum Recommended Sheet Length: 8.1 m (due to thermal expansion)
Maximum Sheet Spans:
• Corrugated – End: 800 mm, Mid: 900 mm
• Greca – End: 900 mm, Mid: 900 mm
• 5 Rib – End: 900 mm, Mid: 1000 mm
Light Transmission (Standard Range):
• Clear: 91%
• Opal: 55%
• Grey: 26%
• Light Bronze: 36%
• Dark Tint: 17%
• Smooth Cream: 44%
Light Transmission (SolaFrost Range):
• Clear: 87%
• Grey: 27%
Light Transmission (HR1 Range):
• Pearl Ice: 48%
• Silver Mist: 17%
Thermal Expansion: Up to 21.6 mm over 8 m (0–40°C)
UV Protection: Blocks 99.9% of harmful UV radiation
Fire Performance: Tested to AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 – Zero Ignitability
Compliance:
• AS/NZS 4256.5:2006 – Polycarbonate cladding
• AS 1562.3:2006 – Sheet roofing installation
• AS 4040.2 / 4040.3 – Wind resistance (cyclone & non-cyclone)
• BAL Ratings: Approved for BAL-12.5 and BAL-19 zones
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Covers:
Excessive discolouration of clear sheets (AS/NZS 4257.7)
Light transmission loss of all colours and finishes (AS/NZS 4257.4):
• No more than 0.8% per year for 15 years
• Then no more than 1% per year thereafter
10-Year Hail Damage Warranty
Covers fracturing by hailstones up to 25 mm in diameter, accompanied by high wind conditions.
Warranty Conditions:
Product must be installed and maintained per Ampelite guidelines and AS 1562.3
Warranty excludes damage due to incompatible chemicals, incorrect installation, improper sealants, or physical abuse
Intended for domestic use only; not valid for industrial applications
Covers material replacement only (labour and incidental costs not included)
If you have any questions regarding the warranty, please contact your nearest Ampelite office or Ampelite sales representative.