*Polycarbonate shades* use multiwall or solid polycarbonate sheets mounted on a metal frame. They’re popular for parking, terraces, and walkways because they block UV/heat but still let natural light through.
*Key features:*
- *Material*: Polycarbonate sheets, usually 6mm–10mm multiwall or 2mm–5mm solid/compact. Frame is typically MS pipe or aluminum, powder-coated for rust protection.
- *Types*: Car parking shades, balcony/terrace covers, skylight roofs, garden pergolas, industrial walkways.
- *Benefits*:
- *Light transmission*: 40–90% depending on sheet, so area stays bright without direct sun.
- *UV protection*: Blocks 99%+ UV rays, keeps interiors cooler and protects car paint/furniture.
- *Impact resistance*: 200x stronger than glass, won’t shatter like glass or crack like PVC.
- *Lightweight*: Less load on the structure vs glass or metal sheets.
