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Danpalon Multicell Panels vs Polycarbonate Sheets

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Here we will address several important differences between standard polycarbonate sheets, most often used for outdoor shading and roofing applications, and the Danpalon multicell panel. A Danpal derived, high-performance version, which is designed for use in a complete panel solution for the entire building envelope. The development of the Danpalon panel has since lead to its inclusion within fully famed Danpal systems, each uniquely tailored for a variety of architectural applications.

Polycarbonate Sheets

Polycarbonate sheets have often been traditionally sought after, for building projects where the specific requirements have been heavily in favour of a lightweight, translucent, cost-effective yet durable building material. In the past, when used for this purpose, simple corrugated or even twin wall panels have been the go-to solution. This is no longer considered to be best practice, as these sheet types have been shown to be incapable of withstanding the long-term effects of harsh UV rays.

Times have since changed, and today’s building projects are demanding better performance of their materials in all aspects. Fortunately, our Danpalon Multicell polycarbonate sheets were developed exactly for this purpose. To provide the industry with a higher standard panel system, which exceeded all of the current specifications in the market, at the time.

Danpal and Danpalon Panel

Over 30 years ago, Danpal produced the world’s first patented standing seam multicell Danpalon panel. This was a game-changer for the marketplace, as our panels could now offer all the benefits of traditional polycarbonate sheets, but also offered all the additional benefits of a dry mechanical sealed, weather-proof system.

The evolution from simple monolithic polycarbonate sheets, to our patented Danpalon panel, brought about several changes to a number of key attributes. This went on to define the performance of lightweight translucent glazing, found in buildings projects today. These crucial key features refer to the panel’s longevity, safety, thermal performance, strength, specificity, and aesthetics.

The term ‘multicell, is derived from the multiple fluted layers that constitute the structure of the panel itself. These 3.5mm channels give our Danpalon panel its immense strength and rigidity, which is unmatched by standard corrugated sheets or by industry-standard twin-wall panels. This feature also ensures that our Danpalon panel provides superior U-Values, which can be comparable to much costlier double or triple glazing glass-based options.

Danpal offers its panels in a variety of colours and finishes that can also be tailored to the needs of each specific project. This important manufacturing ability of ours, allows Danpal to provide panels with architecturally specific finishes that comply with the design concept originally intended. A key attribute, which contributes to achieving the overall aesthetics envisioned by the architect’s design.

Each Danpalon panel can also be produced with thermal performance in mind. This means that we can provide panels with a variety of co-extruded finishes such as Low-E, SoftLite or that are Reflective in nature. These performance options drastically reduce heat gain, a problem, which has often been associated with other translucent glazing panel solutions, found within the market.

Difference Between standard polycarbonate sheets and our Danpalon Panels

The difference between standard polycarbonate sheets and our Danpalon Panel system does not end there. Danpal not only pioneered the original dry-glazed standing seam system but has since gone on to produce solution-specific systems for the architectural marketplace. This range of systems provides solutions for cladding, facades, skylights, shading, interiors, and roofing.

We have successfully integrated our Danpalon panels into fully-framed, weatherproof systems which offer the architect freedom of creative design, still considered to be new in the industry. Whether it be the need for an organic shaped lightweight translucent roof or thermally insulating opaque cladding on an existing building, there is a suitable Danpal solution.

 

Danpal takes the quality and performance of its systems seriously, and in doing so, has achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification. Our production facilities are where all our Danpalon multicell panel-based systems are manufactured, are also company operated. This is part of the key to Danpal’s success in overall quality control. We also ‘hot-stamp each Danpalon panel produced with a unique identification code. This enables us to test each production run and to track projects over time.

The comparison between standard polycarbonate sheets and a Danpalon Multicell panel highlights the vast difference between what was and what is. In a world where green building performance and safety regulations are taking precedence. Clearly, the Danpalon panel is the future of lightweight translucent panel-based systems. We like to call this ‘Light Architecture’, designing and building with natural daylight in mind.

Contact Danpal to learn more about our Danpalon polycarbonate sheets for your next architectural project.

Cladding Outside, Dry Insulation Inside

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These days, listening to a weather report from any point on the globe can be alarming. Sure, we’ve always had weather, but the weather we’re having today isn’t the same as what we experienced years ago. Monsoons in India that are so severe villages have to be evacuated; wildfires in California that are so deadly entire towns are wiped out; droughts that dry up rivers and floods that ruin a harvest.

No matter where you are, there’s some form of weather that’s going to make its presence known. The weather might be beyond our control, but at Danpal, we believe that the buildings in which we live and work need to be designed so that they can stand up to weather because the weather doesn’t have to be catastrophic to create problems. If weather manages to invade your building and leave moisture behind, you’re going to have to make repairs before that little bit of mold turns into a crisis that strikes at both the structure and the health of the people inside. We recommend cladding, which is a way for you to protect your building so that moisture can’t penetrate.

CladdingSTRUCTURAL DAMAGE FROM WEATHER

Everyone has seen the images of a community after a tornado has struck, or a hurricane has passed through. Buildings uprooted as if they were made out of cardboard, vehicles tossed into trees by the force of the wind, household goods floating along the river that didn’t exist before. But the structural damage that weather can cause can start out so small that it’s almost invisible. What if a small bit of moisture gets the building insulation wet?

Eventually, a leak forms. You may think that it’s a small leak, one that’s handled by putting a pail underneath the spot where it drips. But the water that came inside is affecting the building itself and over the expanse of time, if not attended to, that leak can compromise the structural integrity of the building. Danpal’s cladding, which protects a building from the invasion of moisture, can also protect it from the risk of damage caused by mold.

HEALTH RISKS CAUSED BY WEATHER

Never mind the risk caused by cold and flu season; we’re all aware of those and that’s why many of us line up for flu shots when the cold weather is on the way. But moisture is the health factor that you may not even think about; you may not even be aware that it’s in your house. Once the insulation has taken in moisture, mold has found its dream house.

Mold will grow and thrive, causing health problems for people. The growth of mold is particularly harmful for people who suffer from allergies or respiratory conditions such as asthma. Cladding is designed to keep moisture out, and that means that mold can’t build its home inside.

HOW CLADDING WARDS OFF WEATHER WORRIES FOR YOUR BUILDING

Microcell technology is the secret for Danpal’s cladding effectiveness. Danpal has designed connector-bound, double-notched microcell polycarbonate sheets so that the insulation inside a building doesn’t fall victim to moisture from rain or snow. The air gap and convective motion in the panels create natural ventilation that prevents insulation from the dampness that moisture can cause. Cladding on the outside of a structure means dry insulation inside.

Polycarbonate sheets build better and stronger

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So you really like the way that glass looks, but you don’t like its flaws. Glass isn’t the strongest building material on the market and you don’t want to use a material that’s susceptible to scratching. Nor is glass one of the materials that support the highest levels of energy efficiency and sustainability is important to you.

But you like the look of glass. How can you solve this dilemma? It’s easier than you think. Today’s building industry benefits from the many advances that have come about as a result of technology and innovation. In many cases, new products have evolved that are clearly superior to the older products which were popular in a previous generation. Polycarbonate sheets are one of those dynamic new products. If you really want a building material that has the appearance of glass, you can choose solid polycarbonate, which is a clear, flat sheeting that looks just like glass but doesn’t have its inherent flaws. There’s also multiwall polycarbonate, which is a structured sheet that has hollow air chambers.

Polycarbonate SheetsWHY POLYCARBONATE SHEETS ARE SUPERIOR TO OTHER BUILDING MATERIALS

First of all, polycarbonate sheets are almost impossible to break. That’s one of the most advantageous features of this remarkable material. Polycarbonate sheets have been hardened to the point where they’re 200 times stronger than glass is, with a much higher resistance level.

As strong as polycarbonate is, it’s still flexible and easy to customize, making it much easier to work with than glass. Architects favor polycarbonate sheets because of the creative opportunities that it affords. They can customize for esthetic purposes without sacrificing the endurance that is valued in building material.

While the weather is one of the greatest threats to a building’s long-term life, polycarbonate sheets represent a potential long-lasting strength, one that can increase the life span of a building as well as improve its performance. Danpal’s Ventilated Rainscreen System, with its polycarbonate sheets, uses natural ventilation to keep insulation dry, preventing moisture caused by weather penetration from invading a building’s interior. That advantage is a benefit to the building and to energy efficiency. The energy that escapes costs you money and it also harms the ecological balance in these environmentally-conscious times when we’re all doing what we can to support sustainability in our lifestyles.

WHY POLYCARBONATE SHEETS ARE BETTER SUITED FOR TODAY’S BUILDING NEEDS

Construction is very different from what we were used to a generation ago. During the thirty years that we’ve been in business, we’ve seen a transformation in the way that people think about the buildings in which they live and work.

They expect a workspace or a living space that is comfortable. They require an awareness of the federal standards that oversee environmental regulations. They want a structure that will last, one that is made of quality materials. Danpal is a steadfast supporter of all these requirements. We recognize that buildings are more than just a location in a neighborhood. Buildings are the repository where we invest our time.

That makes a building, whether it’s where you work or where you live, very important. It must reflect the value of the time that you spend inside it.

Cladding: The bodyguard for your building

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Your building needs to be protected from its enemies. Those enemies include the pounding rain of seasonal storms that challenges a building’s defenses, finding the weak spots and causing damage that can be costly. Snow is another foe that your building encounters during the cold seasons. The freezing winds blow, ice forms, and snow builds up on roofs. Hail is no friend to a building as it punishes a structure with relentless fury. In order for a building to remain watertight and airtight so that weather can’t cause damage, a bodyguard is needed.

Cladding is your building’s bodyguard. It’s placed upon the building’s exterior to establish a barrier against the weather. Choosing your cladding bodyguard involves selecting a building materials manufacturer with a proven reputation for excellence. You’re looking for a company that is well known for developing high-quality materials that deliver a high-quality performance.

Weather is a 24/7 opponent and so your cladding bodyguard must be ready at all times to defend against whatever strikes. As we all know, weather can be unpredictable and in our current era, where we’re witnessing the increased strength of storms, we want to provide ample protection for our buildings. Danpal is the company that can provide the cladding that will serve as your building’s bodyguard.

claddingMICROCELL POLYCARBONATE SHEETS MAKE YOUR CLADDING STRONG

You expect a bodyguard to be strong and powerful, right? That’s certainly the case with Danpal cladding, which is made of microcell polycarbonate sheets. Microcell technology and polycarbonate sheets have teamed up like superheroes to bring their best to the battle against the weather. The cladding panels are double-notched to reinforce their watertight strength and prevent moisture from penetrating.

CLADDING THAT’S FLEXIBLE IS BETTER

Microcell technology is three times lighter than other building materials on the market, but that just means that it’s more flexible and easier to work with. Being lighter in weight doesn’t mean weaker; in fact, it’s quite the opposite. The flexibility of our Danpal cladding is a benefit to the client because it’s so easy to install. Connections are made while the system has support, and that means that additional framed support structures aren’t needed. When clients are able to save money because the installation takes less work and less time, they’re happier with the results.

THE VENTILATED RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM IS A CLADDING SUPERHERO

If you’re looking for a cladding system that makes your building look like it’s protected by a superhero, you want to learn more about Danpal’s Ventilated Rain Screen System (VRS). Our VRS is a model for other systems because it meets the existing federal regulations. It’s both flexible enough to be quickly installed and versatile enough to be placed on a wide range of structures because it connects readily. It’s pleasing to architects because, with so many options, the color choices are plentiful.

A bodyguard can be tough but also attractive; at least, that’s how Danpal feels out cladding as a bodyguard for your building.

Polycarbonate sheets make building stronger

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No one disputes the need for strength in our building materials. A building is intended to last for generations. While repairs to a structure are an expected part of maintenance, a building should be strong enough to withstand the effects of weather. But standards for strength have evolved as innovative research has discovered newer and better materials. Danpal, always at the forefront of the most cutting-edge products manufactured, has made the use of polycarbonate sheets a primary component in our efforts to build better.

CAN POLYCARBONATE SHEETS WITHSTAND WEATHER?

In recent years, the weather has become more extreme. We’ve witnessed terrible storms throughout the seasons as blizzards, rainstorms, and other manifestations of nature seem to behave as if they’re in a contest to overpower the landscape. Buildings must be constructed out of materials that give them the stamina that they must have in order to outlast the furies of nature. Every season seems to bring its own special form of nature’s wrath and all over the world, people are experiencing weather that’s unlike anything they’ve known before. That’s why polycarbonate sheets have become so popular. Polycarbonate is light and easy to work with, while at the same time displaying a phenomenal strength. In fact, polycarbonate sheets, although only half as heavy as glass, are two hundred times stronger. As the weather has become more powerful, buildings are now stronger thanks to polycarbonate sheets.

polycarbonate sheets TYPES OF POLYCARBONATE SHEETS

Building materials that are equipped with versatility can offer more to architects and clients. Polycarbonate sheets are available in two different forms. You might choose solid polycarbonate, which resembles glass in its clear, flat sheeting form. Although solid polycarbonate looks like glass, it has far superior strength. Or you might choose multiwall polycarbonate, a structured sheet which has hollow air chambers. Whichever one you select, you can be confident that you’ll benefit from the same reliable polycarbonate strength.

WHY POLYCARBONATE SHEETS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You’ve heard a lot about the strength of polycarbonate sheets, but you may not realize why that strength is so important. Buildings are very vulnerable to the forces of weather.

Keeping insulation dry is one of the most important ways to protect a building. Damp moisture can lead to problems that begin with leaks and a loss of energy and can turn into structural stress and, ultimately, the possibility of building collapse. The damage isn’t merely confined to the building. Damp insulation creates an atmosphere in which mold thrives and once mold has found a home, it doesn’t want to leave. It leads to health problems for the occupants of a building, and if there’s someone who has asthma or allergies, they’ll feel the effects of mold very quickly. You don’t want to live or work in a building that adversely affects your health. Damp insulation also leads to financial issues because you’re paying for energy that you aren’t using. It’s escaping outside and that’s bad for the environment. Dry insulation is the formula for a healthy building and healthy people.

POLYCARBONATE SHEETS: INNOVATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

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When you’re considering choices of building materials, what are you looking for? Function? Appearance? Do you feel like you have to choose one over the other? Why should you have to choose whether you want to use a building material that is strong and easy to work with, or one that is attractive? When you select polycarbonate sheets, you’re choosing a product that is extremely strong and also esthetically pleasing. In fact, polycarbonate’s advantages are so pronounced that it has replaced glass in popularity. Glass, once a favorite, just can’t compare to the versatility of polycarbonate sheets. At Danpal, we are constantly seeking new and innovative products that deliver the utmost satisfaction for our clients. New and better products mean that older, traditional products can no longer compare to what’s now available. As a leader in the building industry, Danpal stays on the cutting edge of research and development so that new products like polycarbonate sheets deliver a better performance.

RELYING ON POLYCARBONATE SHEETS FOR WEATHER PROTECTION

The weather forecast in a typical week explains why polycarbonate sheets are an architect’s first choice when designing a building. Weather is unpredictable; a week that starts out with record cold temperatures and heavy rain might end in heat and humidity. We’ve all heard how March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb; in weather terms, that shows us that we have to expect the unexpected when we’re dealing with the natural elements. In order for a building to have the utmost in protection against the potential ravages of weather, it needs to be able to rely on materials that are able to keep weather out. Danpal has developed its Ventilated Rain System, which uses polycarbonate sheets to prevent weather outside from making its way inside. The polycarbonate panels in the system come with an air gap that lets natural ventilation keep the insulation dry and free from moisture.

POLYCARBONATE SHEETSWORKING WITH POLYCARBONATE SHEETS

Architects like to work with polycarbonate sheets because they’re flexible and customizable. That makes polycarbonate sheets very easy to install. The workload is lighter, the time needed is reduced, transporting the sheets is easier, and the disruption of the routine inside the building is reduced. When less work is needed, that means that less time is taken. That, in turn, means that less money is needed to finish the job.

POLYCARBONATE SHEETS OFFER OPTIONS

Polycarbonate sheets are available in two different styles. There’s multiwall polycarbonate sheets, which are made of hollow air chambers. For those who want the appearance of glass, there’s solid polycarbonate, which is a flat, clear sheeting. Both versions are strong and flexible and that’s a decisive advantage for a building material. Can the same be said of glass?

OTHER USES FOR POLYCARBONATE

Architects aren’t the only ones who’ve discovered that polycarbonate is a superior product. Windshields, security screens, moving machinery parts and farming machinery are also made out of polycarbonate because its flexibility and strength make it a favored choice.

Polycarbonate Sheets: Strong, Flexible, Better Than Glass

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We’ve always heard that opposites attract, but this isn’t a phrase that we typically use when we’re discussing building materials. However, polycarbonate sheets are a building material that is gaining popularity in the industry because polycarbonate is a product that is made up of opposites. It’s strong but it’s light in weight. It resembles glass, but it’s flexible. With these opposites attracting the way they do, the end result is a product that is so amazingly versatile that it gives architects a dynamic new option for creating customizable structures designed to please. If you’re not convinced that something so easy to work with could possibly be so strong, we’re going to prove it to you.

What Is Polycarbonate?

Polycarbonate is a building material that’s incredibly strong and, at the same time, flexible so that it’s easy to work with. Can you imagine a product that resembles glass and yet is unbreakable? That’s polycarbonate. Polycarbonate sheets come in two different forms. It’s the solid polycarbonate, which is a clear flat sheeting, that resembles glass. Multiwall polycarbonate is a structure sheet made of hollow air chambers. Whichever one you choose, you’re getting unbeatable strength.

polycarbonate sheetsPolycarbonate Sheets Deliver Flexibility

When a product is flexible, it’s much easier to work with. Ease of installation pleases architects because it means that the process can take place in less time with more efficiency. Less disruption of schedules pleases clients; workers can continue with their tasks without a great deal of disruption while the installation is taking place.

How Strong Are Polycarbonate Sheets?

Polycarbonate sheets are very, very strong. Polycarbonate is 200 times stronger than glass and much easier to work with. Polycarbonate has been hardened to withstand very high levels of resistance, which helps to explain why it’s the ideal material for defending a building against the ravages of weather. Weather has a lot that it can throw against a building, but polycarbonate sheets pose a pretty strong defense against the forces of rainstorms, snowfall, hail and high winds.

Danpal’s Ventilated Rain System Has The Edge In Weather Protection

Polycarbonate’s ability to keep moisture from penetrating the interior of a building is the reason why it delivers such an impressive performance against weather. The polycarbonate sheets of the Danpal Ventilated Rainscreen System insulate a building on the inside so that the weather going on outside the building can’t get through. The air gap in the panels allows natural ventilation to keep insulation effective by preventing it from getting wet.

Glass Can’t Compare To Polycarbonate Sheets

If you need more proof that polycarbonate sheets are the building material that is superior to glass, just consider some of the products that are made of polycarbonate. Products like security screens, windshields, farming machinery and moving machinery parts all need to be flexible in order to work. Polycarbonate is flexible. But these products also must be strong. Polycarbonate is strong. As you can see, polycarbonate sheets are proof that opposites attract.

Polycarbonate Sheets Score Better in Strength and Appearance

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In the construction industry, the products used to create a building must, first and foremost, fulfill the function for which they were designed. They must be strong enough to withstand the harshest elements of weather. They must conform to current environmental standards. All of these items are important. But for Danpal, a company which, during its 50 years in the industry, has always maintained the highest standards of quality in its products, there’s something else that’s important. Esthetics. A building has a purpose and its components are designed to make that purpose happen. But a building, very often, is occupied by people and Danpal believes that people are better served if the buildings where they work and live can provide an attractive appearance, as well as comfort and safety. The advance of technology has provided new ways of making things so that they emphasize all of these priorities. One of the strongest, most versatile, and most customizable products in today’s market is polycarbonate. Polycarbonate sheets have become the favorite of architects looking for a building material that meets industry requirements while satisfying client preferences.

Polycarbonate SheetsPolycarbonate Sheets Build For Today’s Market

In the history of the building industry, there was a time when glass was one of the most popular products for architects. It was strong and attractive. True, scratching was a problem and it wasn’t particularly to work with, but for its time, it was a favorite. But times have changed. Now there’s a new product, one that is so superior to glass that it’s easy to understand why architects are making the shift to polycarbonate sheets. As we already noted, strength is a primary consideration when choosing a building material, and polycarbonate is 200 times stronger than glass. You might think that something that strong would be difficult to work with, but actually, polycarbonate is so flexible that customization is easy. Polycarbonate sheets, which have been hardened so that they are capable of standing up to very high resistance levels, are virtually impossible to break.

Energy Efficiency Is Certain With Polycarbonate Sheets

Did you know that in the industrialized world, 40% of the primary energy usage comes from buildings? If you want to build with sustainability in mind, you’re looking for materials that enhance energy efficiency. Polycarbonate sheets offer a superior performance when it comes to protecting a building from the damage that weather can cause. Danpal’s Ventilated Rainscreen System, with its natural ventilation, keeps insulation dry and free from the moisture that can cause significant damage over time to a building. The building maintains its energy efficiency by keeping energy from escaping.

Still Like The Look Of Glass? Polycarbonate Can Still Be Your Choice

There are two different choices for polycarbonate sheets, and one of them, solid polycarbonate, is a clear, flat sheeting that resembles glass, but with the strength of polycarbonate. The second option is multiwall polycarbonate, a structured sheet with hollow air chambers. You’ll love the strength of polycarbonate and you won’t have to sacrifice anything in strength or resistance when choosing it.

Polycarbonate Sheets Beat Glass

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Times and trends change, and the building industry changes right along with them. But some things never change. When you’re designing a building, you want the structure to maintain its function and strength for a very long time. Technology and Danpal’s research have brought about impressive advances in the building industry. If you’re looking for a building product that surpasses everything else in strength, you’re looking for polycarbonate sheets. But their superior performance doesn’t just include strength. They also help to keep a building well-insulated, resistant to weather, and attractive in appearance. Polycarbonate has transformed the building industry and you’ll be dazzled by what it can do for your structure.

Polycarbonate Sheets Beat the Competition

Polycarbonate is 200 times stronger than glass, yet it’s so flexible to work with that it makes customizing easy. It’s virtually unbreakable and has been hardened to withstand impressively high levels of resistance, unlike glass, which, as we all know, is prone to breakage. There was a time when glass was one of the most popular building products, but that was before polycarbonate, with its strength, versatility and ease of installation, came along.

Polycarbonate SheetsGlass also lacks the flexibility of polycarbonate sheets. It’s not as easy to install and it can’t be customized the way that polycarbonate sheets can. Architects who want the freedom to use a building product that adapts to their design enjoy working with polycarbonate.

You have two different options when choosing polycarbonate sheets. Solid polycarbonate, a flat, clear sheeting, resembles glass. Of course, since it’s polycarbonate, it may look like glass but doesn’t have the inherent weaknesses of glass. Multiwall polycarbonate is a structured sheet that has hollow air chambers. It doesn’t matter which version you select because both are equally strong and high in quality.

Insulation Protection in Action with Polycarbonate Sheets

Danpal’s Ventilated Rainscreen System has earned a reputation for being able to shield a building from the damage that weather can do. Polycarbonate sheets are the reason for the spectacular performance of VRS because of the way they insulate a building’s interior from rain, snow, and hail, which can cause terrible damage to a structure. VRS, with its weather-resistant exterior, has natural ventilation, thanks to an air gap, so that insulation stays dry. Dry insulation is vital for a building’s long-term life.

Polycarbonate Sheets Enhance Energy Efficiency

Household budgets are designed to pay bills. But if your insulation isn’t working properly, you’re going to have to budget for the cost of wasted energy. That’s because energy is escaping from the inside of your building and you’re paying for energy that you aren’t using. Buildings are already responsible for 40% of primary energy consumption in the world’s developed countries. The goal for industrial societies is to safeguard our planet by being aware of our energy usage. By building with polycarbonate sheets, you can keep energy usage under control so that household budgets reflect what’s actually used, and not what’s unintentionally wasted because of compromised insulation.