Solar Protective Gel-coated Natural Roof Lighting

Introduction

A revolutionary and innovative Gel-Coated natural lighting product developed using Alsynite NZ Technology and aptly named Topglass SPF – Solar Protection Feature. Encompassing a unique manufacturing process similar to that used in the design and manufacture of modern sunglass eyewear, Topglass SPF Solar control roof lighting, selects and singles out Infra-Red (heat) plus harmful Ultraviolet rays, thereby preventing heat build-up and UV damage to Stock and Plant.

Key Benefits

Provides maximum visible light transmission whilst preventing unwanted solar transmission into a building.

Reduces energy and air-conditioning costs along with the need for additional artificial lighting.

Virtually eliminates harmful UVA and UVB ultra violet rays from entering a building.

The sheet is aesthetically unique, providing innovative design characteristics for building designers.

Long term effective light transmission.

Excellent project warranties.

Topglass® GC SPF is JAS-ANZ certified to AS 4256:3.2006 Licene No. 2349

Applications

Food manufacturing buildings;

Warehouses and retail outlets storing food and fresh produce;

Shopping centres and supermarkets;

Bulk paper stores;

Temperature-sensitive environments requiring high quality long-term natural lighting.

Weather Surface Coating

Alsynite 130 micron* EXO-SET 206 Premium Gelcoat weather surface.

Operating Temperature

The operating temperature of Topglass® GC SPF is -30ºC to +70ºC.

Safety

To comply with the requirements of AS 1562.3: 2006 Part 3 Plastic, translucent roofing products are classified as “Brittle Roofing” and therefore not suitable to support foot traffic. With the exception of Topglass® GC SPF Safety mesh should be installed under all translucent roofing

Roof Profiles

Topglass® GC SPF and Topglass® GC SPF 8 are manufactured to match all commonly available roofing and cladding profiles, including flat sheet.

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Severe Corrosive Environments

In areas where corrosion is severe, Topglass® GC SPF can be manufactured incorporating special purpose Vinyl- Ester Resin. Where internal corrosion exists such as indoor swimming pools, a proprietary corrosion resistant and high polished reverse side surface can be supplied.

Weight/Thickness of Sheeting

Topglass® GC SPF Products are manufactured in varying sheet thickness as follows: Roofing profiles: 1800/m2 (1.1mm) to 3660g/m2 (2.5mm) Flat sheet: 1800g/m2 (1.1mm) – 4000g/ m2 (2.7mm).

Specification

The translucent roofing shall be Topglass™ GC SPF 8 gel-coated natural roofing lighting system, JAS-ANZ Certified and as manufactured by Alsynite NZ Ltd to comply with AS 4256:3.2006, Licence No. 2349. The sheeting shall be measured in g/m² or mm (sheet thickness) and manufactured to conform to the nominated roofing and cladding profile (refer to Technical Information) nstallation shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of AS 1562.3: 2006, Topglass technical literature and Alsynite NZ Technical Catalogue.

Test Reports

Full Vipac test reports are available Topglass™ GC SPF 4 and SPF 8 for Single-Skin and Twin-Skin System applications. Measurement and Calculation of Twin Skin Solar Optical Properties, 6 March 2008. Vipac Engineers and Scientists Ltd, Melbourne Vic. This information is available on request.

Full Vipac Mechanical test reports pertaining to Topglass 2400 gsm and Topglass GC Ultrasafe series, August 2014 available on request

To comply with the requirements of AS 1562.3: 2006 Part 3 Plastic, translucent roofing products are classified as “Brittle Roofing” and therefore not suitable to support foot traffic. With exception of Topglass*/Topclad™ GC Ultra-Safe (see page 10.) Safety mesh should be installed under all translucent roofing.

Warranty

Toplgass™ GC SPF by a comprehensive 25 year warranty and a 20 year light transmission warranty.  For written project warranties, For written project warranties, contact NAACO Plastic.