1500 GSM PREMIUM GRADE POLYESTER SHEETING

1 1 5 0 0 G S M P R E M I U M G R A D E P O L Y E S T E R S H E E T I N G. W O R L D C L A S S T R A N S LU C E N T. R O O F I N G T E C H N O LO GY. M A D E I N AU S T R A L I A. N O W P R O T E C T YO U R W O R L D. WITH WONDERGLAS GCP'. Wonderglas GCP' POLYESTER SHEETING provides sim- ply wonderful protection and durability. This prod- uct represents a technology break-through. It's so good we give it a Lifetime Warranty against loss of light Surface erosion (fibre show) is minimal even over long periods of time; until now, domestic POLYESTER SHEETING has not had the exceptional surface pro- tection offered by the latest surface coating tech- nology. The highly UV resistant protection applied to 'Wonderglas GCP' provides similar performance to Ampelite's PREMIUM industrial grades used in major projects around Australia.

2 L I G H T & H E AT T R A N S M I S S I O N. Even in harsh environments, including the far Wonderglas GCP' has a relatively high shade north, Wonderglas GCP' will out perform other factor but provides plenty of soft light without domestic translucent and clear roofing materials. uncomfortable levels of heat being transmitted Loss of light transmission even over long periods as well. Providing there is good ventilation, of 10 to 12 years is around just 10% compared to temperatures under Wonderglas GCP' are lower a 35% loss for standard SHEETING . than in direct sunlight, and cooler than under Wonderglas GCP' is available in corrugated and transparent SHEETING . The Transmitted light and 5 Rib profiles in exciting new colours.

3 Coloured shade factors are shown next to the colours, sheets provide softer light and transmit less heat. both factors vary by colour. Choose Wonderglas GCP' for home improvement STRONG AND SILENT. projects where-ever you need light and protection. The extra strength of Wonderglas GCP' allows PROTECTION FROM UV EXPOSURE longer spans between purlins. It doesn't expand Wonderglas GCP' eliminates 99% of the sun's and contract as much as transparent roofing, so harmful ultra violet rays, so you can really enjoy there is no need to use messy anti-noise tape outdoor living without UV exposure. under the sheet. Also hailstone resistant. 5 RIB 1500 GSM. C O R R U G AT E D 1500 GSM.

4 LIGHT TRANSMISSION 79%. S H A D E FA C T O R 3. CLEAR H E AT T R A N S M I S S I O N 7 5 %. LIGHT TRANSMISSION 55%. S H A D E FA C T O R 5. PEARL H E AT T R A N S M I S S I O N 4 9 %. EASY TO HANDLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION 56%. S H A D E FA C T O R 6. Wonderglas GCP' SHEETING resists scratching, is light, CREAM H E AT T R A N S M I S S I O N 5 1 %. easily drilled or sawn and quickly fixed to roofing tim- bers using Ampelite screws and sealing washers. Sheets can be curved, so you can create a great look. For a neat finish install our profiled end closure strips. LIGHT TRANSMISSION 49%. S H A D E FA C T O R 4. SUMMING UP 'WONDERGLAS GCP' BENEFITS. B LU E H E AT T R A N S M I S S I O N 5 4 %.

5 6 exciting new fashion colours. No anti-noise tape required, Soft, natural light, no harsh glare. 99% protection against harmful UV rays. No sur- face erosion (fibre show). High shade factors mean less heat is transmitted Hailstone and scratch resis- LIGHT TRANSMISSION 24%. S H A D E FA C T O R 8. tant. Lifetime warranty. Overall, 'Wonderglas GCP' OLIVE H E AT T R A N S M I S S I O N 3 5 %. offers better value for money than other transparent or translucent SHEETING . LIGHT TRANSMISSION 36%. S H A D E FA C T O R 7. APRICOT H E AT T R A N S M I S S I O N 3 9 %. Temperatures in direct sunlight are greater than the shade temperatures given in weather reports. The shade factors shown provide an indication of the heat absorbed or reflected by Wonderglas GCP.

6 Key: 0 = Full light 10 = Full Shade Due to the nature of translucent SHEETING the colours shown are as close as photographic and printing processes allow. Please check actual sheet colours. F I X I N G D E TA I L. CUTTING. Use a fine tooth handsaw or a power saw fitted with a masonry type cut-off blade. Support the sheet close to where you are cutting, remember to wear protec- tive goggles when using any power tool. Most outlets will order your required length custom cut up to a maximum of 8 metres in length. FIXINGS AND DRILLING. HOLES TO SUIT. Ampelite fixing screws and 26 mm weatherproof seals should always be used. Use 50 mm x 10g screws for corrugated SHEETING , and 65 mm x 12g for 5-rib.

7 The screw holes must be a minimum of 8 mm in diameter to allow for expansion and contraction of the sheet as temperatures change. I N S TA L L AT I O N Screws Ampelite weatherproof seals Corrugated 50mm x 10g Drill 2 mm oversize Wonderglas 5-rib 65mm x 12g Corrugated sheets should be crest fixed at every sec- hole sheet Simplified ond or third corrugation on the ends and every third Not to scale Batten or fourth on intermediate supports. 5-Rib sheets or purlin should be crest fixed on each rib at the ends and every second rib at the intermediate supports. Wonderglas sheet Ampelite (top) (bottom). screw & seal END LAPPING AND SEALING 100 mm maximum past batten In most domestic applications end laps will not be 150 to 200 mm required.

8 Should they be necessary, make over a total endlap Simplified. Not to scale Note: Maximum overhang at eave is 100 mm less in high wind areas purlin or batten and apply 2 continuous beads of non hardening silicone (Seal-Once), or closed cell foam CORRUGATED 760 mm cover. strip (5mm x 25mm). In installations where safety Prevailing wind 18 mm 76 mm Not to scale mesh is used below the SHEETING , Ampelite isolation Cover 760 mm tape should be applied between the mesh and sheet. Overall 860 mm STORAGE PRIOR TO USE 5-RIB 760 mm cover. Not to scale Prevailing wind 29 mm Always store in a cool dry location. Do not place Cover 760 mm heavy objects on the sheets to avoid surface damage.

9 Overall 830 mm The contents of this publication are protected by Copyright. October 1998. S PA N N I N G C A PA C I T Y. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CURVES. Profile Maximum Span Maximum purlin spacing is 750 mm when curving sheets 5-Rib 1000 mm 0 metr es t le n gth 6. Corrugated 900 mm A. Shee DEPTH OF CURVE. BASE TO APEX. es metr length Length Corrugated 5-RIB. B. Sheet A. m 800 600. 2 metres length 4. C. Sheet B. m 600 400. SHEET COVERAGE C. m 400 300. eng th metres D. Sheet l D. m 200 200. Sheets 1 2 3 4 5 Not to scale Measurements in mm - Base to Apex 5-Rib 760 1580 2340 3100 3860. Corrugated 760 1620 2380 3140 3900. Unit: mm YO U R A S S U R A N C E O F P R O D U C T Q UA L I T Y.

10 L I F E T I M E W A R R A N T Y. The following benefits are in addition to any rights conveyed by Government regulations and the Trade Practices Act. Ampelite Fibreglass Pty. Ltd. hereby warrant 'Wonderglas GCP' glass rein- forced POLYESTER SHEETING is manufactured without physical defects or faults. Furthermore Wonderglas GCP is warranted against: (a) Loss of light transmission with a lifetime warranty. Wonderglas GCP is hereby warranted not to lose more than 8%. light transmission over a period of 10 years and 1% per year for every year thereafter (b) Hailstone damage with a ten year (pro-rata) warranty. Wonderglas GCP is warranted for a period of 10 years against damage by hailstones up to 20 mm in diameter accompanied by winds up to 80 km/hr.