TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED
Polycarbonate technology is a very complex and advanced science. Its mastery doesn't happen overnight. It takes skill, dedication and long term commitment to fully realise its potential. SUNTUF is manufactured using state-of-the-art technology which has resulted in a product of the highest standard, a home building product which is ideal for tough Australian conditions.

BUILT IN UV BARRIER
SUNTUF's "co-extrusion" manufacturing process is the result of over a decade of research and development in Australia and overseas. This special process fuses together the polycarbonate and the UV barrier at the molten moment of a sheet's creation. This eliminates any chance of delamination for the life of the sheet.

QUALITY ASSURED MANUFACTURE
The manufacturer's cerfification to international quality standard ISO 9002 ensures that every effort is made to produce and ship only the highest standard product. For the customer this means consistency of both thickness and tint. Consistency of thickness is the key to SUNTUF's renowned strength. Another important factor is the minimisation of extrusion lines in SUNTUF sheeting.

LIFETIME WARRANTY
SUNTUF polycarbonate sheets carry a limited manufacturers lifetime warranty, not to lose more than 8% of light transmission for the first 10 years and thereafter no more than 1% per year when measured in accordance with ASTMD - 1--3-77. SUNTUF polycarbonate sheets are warranted for five years from the purchase date, not to break or fail as a result of the impact of hail measuring up to 25mm in diameter. These warranties shall only apply if the sheets are installed, used and maintained in accordance with SUNTUF recommendations and specifications.

DESIGN
For the greatest aesthetic appeal, we recommend rafter spacings to coincide with the overlaps - Corrugated sheets at 760mm centres, Greca sheets at 760mm centres, Hi-Rib at 760mm centres, and Spantuf at 700mm centres. Purlins should also be recessed to minimise "two tone overlap" visibility.

VENTILATION
Pitched and arched roof designs where appropriate will allow for greater ventilation, assisting in the cooling of your entertainment area.

HANDLING
Although SUNTUF has superior impact resistance, sheets should still be handled with care to avoid any unnecessary scratching prior to installation.

MAINTENANCE
Any work done on sheets should be carried out using walking boards along the purlin line.

CLEANING
With the correct recommended pitch, maintenance and cleaning will be minimal. Should cleaning be necessary, wet the sheets first and using a solution of warm water and mild detergent, scrub clean with a soft nylon broom. Hose down thoroughly.

COLOUR SELECTION
Careful consideration should be given to your choice of colour to obtain maximum benefits from your pergola.
The appropriate tint and profile selection will depend on your individual requirements and the application. The right choice will ensure that your needs for light transparency, UV protection and heat control will be met. Refer to the comparison guides below.

SHEET PROFILES
(Sheet Lengths in Millimetres)
Domestic - 1800, 2100, 2400, 2700, 3000, 3600, 4200, 4800, 5400, 6000, 7200
Industrial - 3000, 6000

DOMESTIC
CORRUGATED - 860mm wide/760mm coverage approx. (profile height 17mm) thickness 0.8mm. Weight 1.2kg m² approx. Available in all colours and tints.
GRECA - 810mm wide/760mm coverage approx. (profile height 16mm) thickness 0.8mm. Weight 1.2kg m² approx. Available in standard colours only.

INDUSTRIAL
May also be used in domestic applications:
TRIMDEK / TL5 ® - 820mm wide/760mm coverage approx. (profile height 29mm) thickness 0.8mm. Weight 1.2kg m² approx.
SPANTUF® - 750mm wide/700mm coverage approx. (profile height 24mm) thickness 1.0mm. Weight 1.5kg m² approx. Available in Clear and Opal only.

SPECIAL NOTE: SUNTUF complies with the AUSTRALIAN STANDARD 1562.3 - 1996, thus eliminating the new requirement for safety mesh under roofs over 3 metres above ground level. Consult Burnside Plastics for fixing advice, if any portion of your roof is higher than 3 metres.