Topclad GC

Heavy Duty, Corrosion Resistant, Solid Colour

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Topclad® GC utilises the same heavy duty, woven roving reinforcing system as Topglass® GC with the additional feature of a solid colour pigment added to the Gel-Coat layer to formulate a corrosive-resistant cladding system for use as an innovative replacement for traditional materials.

Also available in Topclad® GC Ultrasafe to alleviate concerns of walking on Fibreglass structured roofing.

Applications

Fertiliser Plants
Chemical and Powder-coating Plants
Wool scouring facilities
Waste water treatment plants
Salt Extraction Facilities
Severe marine environments
Wood Pulp and Paper Plants
Poultry and animal sheds
Acid plants and smelters
Galvanising plants
Effluent tank cladding
Areas where there is a danger of persons climbing on a roof (Ultra-Safe only)

Topclad™ GC reinforced Polyester roof sheeting is manufactured by Laserlite Building Products to comply with AS 4256.3: 2006 JAS-ANZ Certified. The sheeting shall be measured in g/m² or mm (sheet thickness) and manufactured to conform to the nominated roofing and cladding profile. Installation shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of AS 1562.3: 2006.

• Topclad™ GC has no known chemical reaction with any construction materials;
• The sheeting is resistant to solar deterioration and most corrosive atmospheres;
• Unaffected by solvents, including hydrocarbons, and provides excellent resistance to most corrosive acids and alkalis.

Moisture
Where Topclad™ GC will be in continuous contact with moisture, Laserlite Building Products Technical department should be contacted prior to ordering.

Safety
To comply with the requirements of AS 1562.3: 2006 Part 3 Plastic, translucent roofing products are classified as “Brittle Roofing” and therefore not suitable to support foot traffic. With exception of Topglass®/Topclad™ GC Ultra-Safe. Safety mesh should be installed under all translucent roofing.

Thermal Expansion
2.2 x 10.5 cm / cm °C E.g. 7m long sheet with a 40°C temperature change = 2.2 x 10.5 x (10 x 100) x 7 x 40 = 6.16mm per 7m length at 40°C temperature rise.

Topclad™ GC can be supplied as fire retardant sheeting. See Topglass® FR50.