FRP Corrugated and PC Polycarbonate Daylighting Tiles

Introduction to Two Common Daylighting Tiles: FRP Fiberglass and PC Polycarbonate Daylighting Tiles

1. Comparison of Material Properties

Comparison ItemPC Daylighting TileFRP Daylighting Tile
Core Raw MaterialPolycarbonate engineering plasticGlass fiber + unsaturated resin
Light Transmittance85%–90% (close to glass)70%–85% (slightly bluish tint)
Impact Resistance10 times that of ordinary glass, hail-resistantProne to brittle cracking; thicker specification required
Flame Retardant ClassClass B1 (self-extinguishing at 580℃)Requires flame retardant additive; difficult to reach Class B1
Temperature Resistance RangeStable from -40℃ to 120℃Prone to deformation at -30℃~80℃
Service Life10–15 years (with UV coating)15–20 years (under film lamination condition)
Weight1.2–1.5 kg/m², lightweight for easy installation2.5–3.5 kg/m²

2. Analysis of Core Advantages

Irreplaceable Merits of PC Daylighting Tiles

  1. Safety Protection: Passes impact test (10× glass), suitable for hail-prone regions.
  2. Optical Performance: Up to 90% light transmittance with uniform light distribution, ideal for high-demand scenarios such as greenhouse seedling cultivation.
  3. Convenient Construction: Cold bendable to reduce installation joints.

Cost-performance Advantages of FRP Daylighting Tiles

  1. Resistant to acid and alkali corrosion, applicable to chemical plants and other corrosive environments.
  2. 30%–40% lower cost than PC tiles, fit for projects with tight budget.
  3. Customizable profiles to match corrugated steel sheets.

3. Material Selection Guidelines

✅ Prefer PC Tiles if:

  • High light transmittance is required (e.g., ecological agriculture)
  • High impact resistance is needed (e.g., coastal typhoon zones)
  • Flame resistance of Class B1 or above is mandatory (e.g., public buildings)

✅ Prefer FRP Tiles if:

  • The project has strict budget constraints
  • Chemical corrosion exists (e.g., electroplating workshops)
  • Profile matching with existing corrugated steel panels is required

4. Key Acceptance Inspection Indicators

Mandatory Inspection Items for PC Tiles

  1. UV coating thickness (≥50μm)
  2. Whether burning drips carry flame
  3. Low-temperature drop-weight impact test (-20℃)

Mandatory Inspection Items for FRP Tiles

  1. Resin content (≥65%)
  2. Number of fiberglass layers (≥3 layers)
  3. Peel strength of weather-resistant film

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