The
materials most commonly used on Aņuris buildings are:
Polyester.
This
material is made from a polyester resin base reinforced with glass fibre. In
order to improve the performance of the plates, the surfaces are coated with a
layer of special polyester called GEL-COAT, whose photo-initiators smoke the
skylight when activated by high-power ultraviolet rays. The GEL COAT protects
the surface of the plates from the elements, guaranteeing a good level of
transparency over the years.
Colours
available: natural (or transparent), opal (or diffusion white) and
frosted.
Compact
Polycarbonate.
These
are 1-mm thick, grooved translucent plates made by extruding
polycarbonate resins. Polycarbonate is a hard, naturally
transparent, thermoplastic polymer.
Its considerable resistance to impact over a wide range of
temperatures (from -40š C to 135š C) and
its outstanding optical quality make it a perfect material for
skylights. The outer face includes protection against the sun's
ultraviolet rays.
Colours
available: natural (or transparent), opal (or diffusion white) and frosted.
Cellular
Polycarbonate.
Using
the same raw material as that described for the previous material,
profiles comprising cells are obtained from the extrusion process.
The cells are from 6 to 16 mm thick. The air trapped in the cells
offers these plates insulation. The walls of the cells also enhance
the plates mechanical properties.
Colours
available: natural (or transparent), opal (or diffusion white) and
frosted.