Polycarbonate Glazing Bars

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Glazing bars for polycarbonate are available in two different types: rafter supported and self supporting. Whilst both perform the same job, they vary in their installation methods so suit different types of roofs. Rafter supported simply means where you have metal or timber rafters in place to support where your polycarbonate sheets join. For example, on a conservatory or garden pergola. They are the most common variety of polycarbonate glazing bar so most well known, with brands like Alukap and Snapa being popular amongst the Trade. Rafter glazing bars are manufactured in two material options PVC or Aluminium. Self supporting polycarbonate glazing bars remove the need for rafters below and thus offer an extra level of quality. Without the risk of rotting wood rafters, this glazing bar variety is undoubtedly the longest-lasting of any. These bars from our range of glazing bars is particularly suited to polycarbonate sheets. Snap Down Polycarbonate Glazing Bars PVC Glazing Bars have a lower price point and are ideal for low-mid budget roof projects. Often called snap down glazing bars , PVC bars are a great choice for homeowners who are installing themselves because as the name suggests they have a simple snap down fix. The snap fix style limits their use to certain thicknesses of multiwall and twinwall polycarbonate, namely 10mm, 16mm and 25mm. Aluminium Rafter Glazing Bars On the other hand, aluminium rafter polycarbonate glazing bars are the longer lasting option. With double the expected lifespan of PVC polycarbonate glazing bars, the small extra upfront cost massively pays off in the long run. Aluminium glazing bars offer a wider range of colour options with white and brown as standard but also the option to completely customise the colour if you wish! At Clear Amber, we can manufacture the Alukap-® ranges to any RAL colour to precisely match your project. Aluminium Self Supporting Glazing Bars Aluminium self supporting glazing bars are primarily used for singl

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