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Ampelite polycarbonate roofing sheets from the Solasafe range, 0.8 mm thick, for patios, pergolas, verandahs and carports. Choose Level 1 for the most light, Level 2 SolaFrost to soften glare, or Level 3 for heat and glare control. Pick up from our Truganina store or order delivery.
Choosing an Ampelite Solasafe sheet
All three sheets here are Ampelite Solasafe polycarbonate, 0.8 mm thick. What changes between them is how much light and heat they let through, so pick the level by how the space underneath will be used. The three also look different from below: a clear, bright light, a soft diffused light, or a shaded light with less heat. Decide which one you want before ordering, because it is hard to judge from a photo.
Solasafe Level 1 is the brightest of the three, for outdoor areas where you want as much daylight as possible. Its listing covers Greca and 5-Rib profiles as well as corrugated, with a 760 mm cover.
Solasafe Level 2, sold as SolaFrost, has a matt texture on the underside that spreads the light. A patio stays bright without the hot spots and glare you get under a clear sheet.
Solasafe Level 3 adds solar control pigments to cut heat as well as glare. It is the one to look at for a pergola or carport that cops the full afternoon sun.
Polycarbonate sheeting needs its own fixings and trims. Eave infill strips, flashings and other finishing parts are in polycarbonate accessories, and screws for polycarbonate are in roofing screws. For other brands, including Laserlite and Sunglaze, browse the full polycarbonate roofing range.
Order the sheets, screws and trims together so the job is not held up waiting on one part. Collect from our Truganina store or order delivery, and call (03) 9394 1400 if you want to check what you need first.
Ampelite polycarbonate questions
What is the difference between Solasafe Level 1, 2 and 3?
Level 1 lets the most light through. Level 2 (SolaFrost) has a matt underside that diffuses glare. Level 3 uses solar control pigments to reduce heat and glare under the roof.
Which Ampelite sheet should I use for a patio?
It depends on how much sun the patio gets. If you want maximum light, Level 1 suits. If glare bothers you, Level 2 softens it. If the space gets hot in summer, Level 3 is the better match.
How thick are the Ampelite Solasafe sheets?
All three are 0.8 mm polycarbonate. Level 2 and Level 3 are listed in corrugated, and Level 1 is listed in corrugated, Greca and 5-Rib.
Can I use normal roofing screws on polycarbonate?
Use fixings made for polycarbonate sheeting rather than standard metal roof screws, and follow Ampelite's installation guide for fixing spacing. Our screws range includes fixings for polycarbonate roofing.