Features

This unique system offers daylighting, high insulation value, UV screening, and resistance to abuse, all in one high performance, low-cost package. The same technology that makes standing seam roofing watertight is present in the BDL system, with the added advantage of light transmission and insulation.

• Panels are nominally 2ft. wide and are available in lengths to 39ft. Continuous polycarbonate battens snap over the panel edges to form the seams.

• Natural lighting is diffused by the cell structure of the BDL panels, thus eliminating harsh lighting effects.

• All aluminum framing is fitted with low-friction gasketing and deep glazing pockets which capture and hold the polycarbonate sheets, yet allow thermal movement of the panels.

• Perimeter framing is engineered in interlocking components to allow access to individual panels as desired.

• Standing seam system eliminate the need for vertical aluminum mullions, thus creating a monolithic appearance and lowering costs compared to conventional daylighting systems.

• The #3100 type-1 clip, which anchors the sheets to the purlins, allows the thermal movement of the PCSS sheets to take place within the clip, thus minimizing noise and wear.

• The #3100 type-2 clip system (also patented) allows for movement in all directions and compensates for misalignment of the building substrate.

• Perimeter aluminum framing is available in anodized or high performance painting finishes and is available thermally broken.

• Insulation values are in the same range as 1" insulated glass. Superior values are obtained with double glazed polycarbonate systems.

Applications

• Commercial/architectural, industrial and residential use
• Single slope (shed type) skylight
• Ridge type (‘A’ frame) skylight with or without gable end walls
• Pyramid type skylight
• Ridge type skylight with hipped ends
• Walls/curtainwalls/vertical applications
• Custom configurations
• Interior options also available

Performance Testing

Flammability
• Self Ignition: ASTM 1929-3
• Smoke Density of Plastic: ASTM D-2843
• Burning Extent: ASTM D-635
• Interior Flame Spread: ASTM E-84
• Exterior Class "A": ASTM E-108
• Roof Construction: UL790/UBC 32-7

Weathering
• Weathering Evaluation: ASTM D-4364-84
• Color Change: ASTM D-2244
• Yellowing Index: ASTM D-1925
• Light Transmission: ASTM D-1003

• Water Penetration: ASTM E-331
• Air Infiltration: ASTM E-283
• Impact: ASTM E-822-81
• "U" Factor: ASTM C-518
• Shading Coefficient ASTM/ASHRAE
• Code Compliance: ICC
• Quality Standard: SI ISO 9002 (EMP & Politec)
• New York City MEA

Glazing Information

• 16mm polycarbonate sheet
• Available in clear, opal, bronze, blue, green and mist