Polycarbonate is an excellent alternative to traditional glass for use as a shed window. On this page, you can read about why polycarbonate is so suitable for use as a shed window. You will soon discover that this durable and versatile material can be the perfect choice for your project, and what benefits polycarbonate brings with it as a shed window.
Polycarbonate is extremely impact resistant, making it able to withstand a good bump, and of course, the elements. It also offers excellent weather resistance, and our A-grade sheets are even UV resistant, making them ideal for outdoor applications such as shed windows. Despite their robust nature, polycarbonate sheets are very lightweight and crystal clear.
If you are looking for maximum light transmission, clear polycarbonate is an excellent choice. They let in plenty of natural light, keeping your shed a pleasant working space. On the other hand, for those seeking privacy and protection from direct sunlight, tinted polycarbonate is an ideal option. It keeps prying eyes out, while simultaneously limiting the sun’s harmful effects.
Mounting polycarbonate as a shed window starts with careful preparation. Here, you start by taking the right measurements, and then very simply, ordering them to size. After that, it is important to have good tools at hand.
Installing a polycarbonate window in an existing shed is not complicated, but we would like to help you get started.
Make sure you have all the necessary materials and tools to hand, including:
✓ Tape measure
✓ Polycarbonate sheet
✓ Chisel
✓ Stanley knife
✓ Kit
✓ Staple gun or hammer with nails
✓ Glass tape
✓ Glass blocks
Measure the size on the inside of the frame where the polycarbonate will be installed. Then make sure that the sheet you order is 2 mm smaller all around to allow for expansion of the sheet due to heat. 2 mm applies to a sheet of 1 metre by 1 metre. If one side is 2 metres, you must leave 4 mm space. So keep 2 mm free per metre length.
Make sure you wear suitable safety equipment, such as a dust mask, safety goggles and gloves, as you may need to first remove old glass and other materials.
If necessary, remove the sealant from the old window with a Stanley knife. After this, you can remove the glass slats with a chisel. When removing the glass, pay attention to sharp edges. Remove the old window from the opening and put it in a safe place to prevent breakage.
To provide extra insulation, stick glass tape all around the polycarbonate window. This tape is easy to cut-to-size.
Place blocks a few millimetres thick. Place the polycarbonate sheet on top of these. This ensures that there is space around the plate for thermal expansion.
Carefully place the polycarbonate sheets in the window frame on the glass laths. Now staple or nail the glass slats all around. Make sure the sheets are firmly attached but not too tight, to avoid cracks.
Apply sealant around the edges of the polycarbonate sheet, and along the glass battens to ensure they are watertight and keep out draughts and moisture.
Carefully check the completed installation to ensure that the sheets are securely fastened, waterproof sealed and fit snugly into the window frame.
You order a polycarbonate sheet for your shed window in a few easy steps:
Your order is always delivered quickly. All packages are carefully packed.
Not sure which polycarbonate sheet you want? Then order a sample first! You can do this via the product pages of the polycarbonate sheets you are interested in.
