About the Sunshine Door

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The Sunshine Door is an overhead door application that consists of panels made with Lexan Thermoclear polycarbonate sheet product. Lexan Thermoclear polycarbonate sheet from GE Structured Products is widely recognized as a leading solution for many roof and sidewall glazing applications including domestic conservatories, commercial greenhouses, stadiums, factory roof lights, walkways, canopies and industrial premises including light-weight overhead doors.

Thermal Insulation

- multi-wall construction
- insulating air space within the internal channels
- excellent energy-efficiency and significant reductions in heating costs
- R-Values up to 3.7 or U-Values down to .27
- highest level of thermal insulation available polycarbonate sheet material

High Impact Resistance

- 140 times stronger than glass
- LEXAN Thermoclear sheet ofers extremely high impact resistance
- minimal risk of damage or breakage resulting from fallen ice, snow, hail or dislodged roofing tiles
- LEXAN Thermoclear sheet can also withstand constant thermal extremes, wind, and building settling/movement without cracking or splitting

Light Transmission

- LEXAN Thermoclear sheet is available in transparent grades which allow up to 82% light transmissions depending on thickness

Fire Performance

- LEXAN Thermoclear sheet is CC-1 flame rated and
- LEXAN Thermoclear sheet passes E-84 steinner tunnel
- a significant performance advantage compared to other plastic materials

Weather Resistant

- LEXAN Thermoclear sheet offers outstanding, long term performance even after prolonged exposure to sun, rain, and snow
- maintains its new appearance year after year

10 Year Warranty

- LEXAN Thermoclear sheet products have a 10-year unconditional warranty against breakage, excessive yellowing and loss of light transmission

Design Versatility

- Lightweight yet rigid LEXAN Thermoclear sheet reduces the need for extensive supporting structures
- 1/3 the weight of glass
- 140 times stronger than glass
- allows for attractive, wide-span installations
- easily cold-formed, cut and shaped, you can consider imaginative glazing designs that are virtually impossible using traditional materials

- LEXAN Thermoclear Dripgard ™ sheet features a proprietary treatment on the inward surface to inhibit the formation of water droplets during condensation. This property is particularly beneficial in helping to prevent plant spoilage in greenhouses.

Easy Handling and Installation

- LEXAN Thermoclear sheet is strong, yet extremely light, making it safe and easy to handle
- fits into most existing glazing bars and frames
- for new installation, a wide range of custom-designed glazing profiles and accessories are available

Cleaning Instructions

- after new installation glazing compound and masking paper adhesive can be easily removed by applying naphtha (VM&P) or kerosene with a soft cloth
- followed immediately with a thorough soap and water cleaning.
- DO NOT USE GASOLINE
- adherence to regular and proper cleaning procedures is recommended to preserve appearance.

A Few of our Happy Customers......

Nabors Production
Winnipeg Freightliner
Big Splash Car Wash
Gary Moe Motor Group
Boulder Contracting
Canadian Tire
Esso Carwash
Rainbow Ford Sales
Southside Chrysler
J.Damer Window Sales
Hotsy Pressure Washers
Petro Canada
Rapid Lube
Red Deer Motors
Squeaky Clean Carwash
Southside RV Sales
Festival RV Sales
Big Moo 2
Accuform Welding
Pumps n Pressure
Gregs Oilfield
Apple Builders
Calfrac
Creative Door
Firefly Critical Well Safety Equipment
GATX
IROC
Northwest Motors
Sears/Kaltire
Jumbo Car Wash
Big Bucket Carwash
Camrose Chrysler Dodge
Husky
General Hot Oil
Marshall Brothers Construction
A&B Sound
RD Flush Systems
Union Tractor
Sentinel Storage Calgary

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