Soft Light and Reliable Insulation
Multiwall polycarbonate 16 mm is a high-performance glazing material designed to provide soft, diffused light and effective thermal insulation for your outdoor structures. The opal finish creates a comfortable, glare-free environment, making it an excellent choice for spaces where you want to enjoy the outdoors without the intensity of direct sunlight.
Key Specifications
- Brand: Arla Plastic
- Type: Multiclear® 5X
- Thickness: 16 mm
- Rib spacing: 10 mm
- Mass: 2500 g/m²
- U-value: 1.9 W/m²*K
- Fire rating: B-s1
Why Choose This Opal Finish
The opal surface is specifically engineered to reduce solar heat gain and eliminate harsh glare. It provides a private, shaded atmosphere that remains bright and welcoming for both people and plants.
With a sturdy mass of 2500 g/m², this sheet offers significant impact resistance. It is a dependable option for terrace roofs, carports, and greenhouses in sunny regions where temperature control is a priority.
Installation and Compatibility
These sheets integrate seamlessly with standard aluminium profile systems for a professional finish. To ensure long-term performance, we recommend protecting the open ends of the channels with sealing tapes. If you require maximum light transmission for your project, consider our clear 16 mm variant instead.
Important information
- 10-Year Warranty Covers discoloration caused by weather, as well as loss of impact resistance and light transmission.
- Color Variations Color shades of multiwall sheets can vary by up to 8% between different production batches. We recommend ordering all sheets for a single project at the same time to ensure a consistent color.
- Cutting Tolerance The maximum allowable cutting deviation on the edges is 4 mm.
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- Internal Structure The internal design (channels shape) of the sheets may vary based on stock levels, but the technical specs are identical. We never mix different structures in the same order to ensure a uniform look.
- UV Protection & Installation Polycarbonate sheets must be installed with the UV-protected side facing up (facing the outside) for the protection to work. The UV side is clearly marked on the protective film.
- Handle with Care Handle the sheets carefully to prevent scratches and damage.
- Storage Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Use cases and compatibility
This variant excels in sunny regions for terrace roofs, carports, and greenhouses where you need to reduce solar heat gain and eliminate harsh, direct glare.
If your primary goal is maximum light transmission rather than shade, please choose our clear 16 mm variant instead of this opal finish.
Ensure your support structure is designed to accommodate the 2500 g/m² weight and verify that your rafter spacing is compatible with the 16 mm thickness for stability.
