Description

Key Benefits

• Trans-Blue Finish: Adds a distinctive blue tint to the roof while allowing natural daylight through, creating a different appearance to standard clear PALRUF™.
• Natural Light Transmission: Allows daylight into covered areas while the blue tint helps soften the appearance of the light passing through the sheet.
• Greca Box Profile: The 70/17-style box profile provides a practical corrugated shape with good rigidity while retaining the lightweight benefits of PVC.
• UV Resistant: UV-resistant PVC is designed for outdoor use and helps the sheet maintain its performance and appearance when exposed to sunlight.
• Weather Resistant: Designed to withstand outdoor exposure and changing weather conditions, making it suitable for a range of roofing applications.
• Excellent Chemical Resistance: PVC provides good resistance to a wide range of chemicals and corrosive environments, making PALRUF™ suitable for more demanding applications.
• Corrosion Free: Unlike metal roofing, PVC will not rust or corrode, making it a practical option for damp and corrosive environments.
• Lightweight and Easy to Handle: The lightweight construction makes the sheets easier to transport, position and install compared with many traditional roofing materials.
• Easy to Cut and Drill: Can be worked on site using suitable tools, making it straightforward to adapt the sheets to the required size and installation.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal ongoing maintenance, providing a practical roofing solution for a variety of applications.

Common Applications

• Carports
• Pergolas and gazebos
• Garden buildings
• Patio covers and enclosures
• Entrance canopies
• Covered walkways
• Outdoor rooms
• Pool areas
• DIY roofing projects
• Daylight roofing sections
• General domestic and commercial applications

Installation Information

Trans-Blue Colour: Trans-blue PALRUF™ has a naturally coloured translucent finish. The appearance of the blue can vary depending on the amount of light passing through the sheet and whether the sheets are viewed individually or stacked together. When several sheets are stacked, the colour will naturally appear darker due to the increased depth of material being viewed through.

Important: The trans-blue finish is part of the sheet’s intended appearance and is not a surface coating that should be removed.

Correct Fixings: Use suitable corrosion-resistant fixings with appropriate EPDM sealing washers. Fixings should be installed perpendicular to the sheet and must not be over-tightened, as this can damage the sheet and compromise the seal.

Pre-Drilling: Pre-drill fixing holes using a suitable drill bit and allow sufficient clearance for the natural thermal movement of the PVC. Do not force or stretch the sheets into position.

Fixing Pattern: PALRUF™ guidance recommends fixing at the appropriate corrugation crests, with additional stitching screws at the sheet overlaps where required. Always follow the fixing pattern recommended for the specific profile and installation.

Cutting: PALRUF™ can be cut using a jigsaw or circular saw fitted with a suitable fine-tooth blade. Support the sheet close to the cutting line and clean away cutting dust and debris once finished.

Storage: Store sheets flat, dry and shaded, protected from direct sunlight and rain. Avoid covering the stack with dark or heat-absorbing materials, and protect the sheets from physical damage during storage.

Do Not Walk on the Sheets: Do not step directly on PALRUF™ sheets during installation or maintenance. Use suitable stepping boards supported by the underlying structure where access is required.

Wooden Purlins: The manufacturer’s specific instruction to apply white acrylic paint or aluminium tape to wooden purlins applies to clear PALRUF™ sheets to help prevent overheating. For trans-blue PALRUF™, follow the manufacturer’s guidance for the specific application rather than automatically applying the clear-sheet instruction.

Always ensure the supporting structure, roof pitch, purlin spacing, overlaps and fixing arrangement are suitable for the particular installation.