Plazit-Polygal, a producer of polycarbonate building materials, has launched Topgal, a modular range of translucent roofing material which is described as attractive, economic, flexible and easy to install.

Suitable for any building which requires natural light, the Topgal range can be used practically everywhere, from sports stadiums and commercial buildings to domestic structures such as pool enclosures.

Durable and weather-resistant, the system, which consists of the panels and a number of connectors, edge protectors and fasteners, can be installed with nothing more complicated than a screw driver.

Topgal panels are linked together with easy-to-fit connectors which create a mechanical lock between the sheets ensuring strength and making the panels watertight. Fixture points are hidden and the sheets can be flexed to suit any type of structure.

“The Topgal system is translucent but all damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays are filtered out while heat transference is limited,” says Tito Asher, a spokesman for the company. “It is modular, so units can be added as needed.”

Topgal is produced in five different colours; clear, bronze, ice, blue and polyshade silver, delivering different levels of light transmission. Topgal sheets come in a variety of sizes and thicknesses to meet the most demanding of needs, he adds.

Asher says the Topgal standing-seam panels and components integrate the unique properties of a multi-wall structure to deliver superior strength, rigidity and thermal insulation.

Topgal sheets are manufactured in 600 and 1,000 mm widths (centre to centre) and in thicknesses from 8 to 20 mm. In addition to the standard colours, Plazit-Polygal can tailor special colours and solar radiation levels.

The Plazit Polygal Group is a leading international specialist manufacturer of thermoplastic sheets for various applications. Renowned worldwide for its innovative and high-quality products and expert technical support, the company has production facilities in the US, Chile, Bulgaria, Russia, Spain and the Middle East, enabling clients to source products close to their locations around the globe.

Polygal is a pioneer in the production of polycarbonate multi-wall sheets. Both Plazit and Polygal began manufacturing extruded plastic sheets in 1973. They merged their operations in 2011, and the group continues to develop its products, production facilities, human resources and market presence.

Plazit Polygal Group’s facilities are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CSTB (France), ROHS standards. They are also certified by the relevant regional fire and health authorities, and products meet all relevant international engineering standards. In-house experts provide technical support and continuous product development to meet the evolving needs of the global client base.