Panel · 40–100 mm
Panelised — indicative fig. C·26
Fire Class A Class AEmbodied carbon Data pending Unit unclearCompressive 7MPa StructuralDesign life 30yr
FRP-faced insulated translucent panels with U?factors 0.53?0.05 W/m??K and VLT 3?50% (Kalwall); typical weight <2 lb/ft? (~9.8 kg/m?).
01 Physical
Density <2 lb/ft? (?9.8 kg/m?) panel weightkg/m³
Water absorption 0.1%
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 3-11
Surface roughness 2µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 70MPa
Compressive strength 7MPa
Flexural strength 140MPa
Shear strength 35MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.3
Impact resistance 95
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.05W/m·K
Specific heat 1200J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 0.000023×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Class A
Fire resistance level Non-combustible core
Ignition temp 425°C
Flame spread index 25
Smoke dev. index 450
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 45
Embodied energy 500MJ/kg
Recyclability 20%
Recycled content 0%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 3
VOC emissions Low
Toxicity rating Low
LEED contribution 5
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 30
Maintenance interval 5
Warranty period 10
Material cost (range) 250-450
Material cost (per unit) 350
Lead time 8-12 weeks
Lifecycle cost 8500
Annual maintenance 5
Market availability Import/Special order
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Exceptional thermal performance (U-values as low as 0.05 W/m²K)
- Diffused, glare-free natural daylighting
- UV protection (blocks UV-A and UV-B)
- Lightweight (approximately 9.76 kg/m²)
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Self-cleaning surface properties
- Man-safe for roof applications (OSHA compliant)
- Large span capabilities (up to 6m for walls)
- Vandal and graffiti resistant
- Hurricane and blast resistant options available
Constraints
- Higher initial cost than polycarbonate alternatives
- No direct view to exterior (translucent only)
- Limited Australian suppliers (imported product)
- Requires specialist installation training
- Custom manufacturing lead times
- Limited colour options
- Thermal movement considerations required
- Not suitable where transparency required
08 Applications
A1 Museum and gallery daylighting
A2 Industrial facility skylights and clerestories
A3 Educational facility corridors and common areas
A4 Sports facility walls and roofs
A5 Healthcare facility atriums
A6 Commercial building facades
A7 Canopies and covered walkways
A8 Pool enclosures
A9 Botanical gardens and greenhouses
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.