Features & Benefits

Thermal Sky is our premier insulated system with an internal grid. This energy-saving system is a 2.75″ thick structural sandwich panel system. Each panel consists of 2 layers of 16 mm multiwall polycarbonate divided by an I-beam extruded from 6061-T6 aluminum.  Standard panels are 4′, 5′, and 6′ wide. Custom widths are available. 

Two layers of 16 mm polycarbonate
Large panels – up to 6′ x 20′

  • In decorative grid patterns, the standard grid pattern is 1′ x 2′
  • For use in walls or roof systems only, minimal slope: 2″ to 12″ or 10 degrees
  • Will not fiber bloom
  • No required maintenance
  • 10-year standard manufacturer’s warranty
  • Self-supporting up to 8′ under most loads
  • Fast Installation
  • Thermally enhanced frame system
    Lightweight
  • UV resistant coatings
  • Standard color options: clear/clear, clear/opal, opal/clear, opal/opal
  • Optional colors (any combination with clear or opal): plus bronze, gray, green, blue
  • Can be installed into most of our structural frame systems
  • LEED credits are available with this product. Contact us for further information.

Certifications & Test Reports:

Polycarbonate panels have been tested to the following specifications.

  • ASTM D638-03 – Tensile properties of plastic
  • ASTM E84-01 – Standard flame spread test
  • ASTM D635-98 – Standards for the rate of burning
  • ASTM G154-04 – Standard practice for operating fluorescent light and UV exposure
  • ASTM E313-00 – Practice calculating yellowness and whiteness
  • ASTM E308-01 – Test method for computing colors of objects by using the CIE system
  • ASTM E 133`-96 – Reflectance factor and color by spectrophotometer
  • ASTM D 790-03 – Test method for flexural properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics.
Thermal Sky Chart

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SELECT YOUR STYLE, DETAILS & SPECS
System Features & Benefits

CSI Code:  # 13-12-00 / 13120

System Selection
Estimated spans for each system based on 25lb live load & 90mph wind load:

Greater spans may be obtained by using structural inserts and/or smaller bay spacing.

4 Operational Accessory Packages: 

  • Level 1: An introduction to growing  for elementary and middle schools
  • Level 2: For teaching the basics of  horticultural
  • Level 3: Designed for education in horticulture and agriculture
  • Level 4: A sophisticated greenhouse for universities

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Rafter Spacing:  Our standard bay spacing is 3’ 2¼”. Custom widths available.