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GALLINA GALLINA MULTIWALL POLYCARBONATE SHEETS
POLYCARBONATE SYSTEMS AND SHEETS AND PROFILE INSTALLATION / USAGE GUIDE
Main Checks:
• UV or IR side is facing outwards (UV side has laser etching on the edge and printed film on the surface)
• Fastening should not be overtightened and should be spaced to accommodate positive/negative loading
specifications
• Aluminum/Vented Tape should be applied to the top and bottom of the flutes
• 1/8” per 4 feet to allow for thermal expansions
• Multiwall polycarbonate sheets must be ordered the same length as your roof, they CANNOT be butted
end to end or end to side
• Attachment profiles should run the full lengths of the sheet, they CANNOT be butted end to end or end to
side
Packaging Upon Delivery:
Gallina Polycarbonate sheets are delivered crated or on a pallet, depending on dimensions. Crates are
composed of oriented strand board (OSB) and reinforced with 2 by 4 or 1 by 6 boards. Palleted sheets
are surrounded in polycarbonate scrap panels for protection.
Polyethylene Film
The front and back faces of the polycarbonate sheet are protected by a polyethylene film. To minimize damage,
do not completely remove film until installation is complete. Printed side designates UV protected side. Sheets
may be delivered with colored polyethylene tape covering the ends. Remove the polyethylene tape and replace
the top end with solid aluminum tape and the bottom end with vented tape.
Storing Polycarbonate Products:
Polycarbonate products should be stored out of direct sunlight, in a dark environment. Sunlight can cause the
polyethylene to stick to the polycarbonate surface, making it difficult or impossible to remove.
Store polycarbonate in a well-ventilated, dry environment to keep moisture from building in the flutes.
When storing outside, sheets should be covered and out of sunlight. Do not cover with PVC materials.
Cleaning the Polycarbonate Surface:
1. Rinse the surface of the polycarbonate
2. Use warm water with dish soap and a soft cloth to wipe away dirt
3. Rinse the surface with water
4. Wipe dry with paper towels or a soft cloth.
Abrasive materials and chemicals could cause damage to the surface of polycarbonate products
***For more information on chemical compatibility, contact the Gallina Customer Support Staff***
Structural Recommendations:
• Sheets should be installed with the flutes/ribs running the same direction as
the structures slope
• A minimum slope of 7% or 5° is recommended to facilitate water drainage
• Flutes/Ribs should run vertical when applied in a wall or window
• Purlin and rafter spacing is dependent on load requirements and sheet
specifications (call before planning structural support)
• Cold bend radius differs by sheet specifications (check info on page 2)
• Do not exceed 3” of overhang from structure
• All structural framework should be complete before installing sheets or panels
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Sheet Preparation:
Film Removal, Taping, and Placing the U Profile: GALLINA
1. Remove the polyethylene film from the bottom (non UV side) of the
POLYCARBONATE SYSTEMS AND SHEETS
polycarbonate sheet
2. Peel the UV protected side (printed side) back 3-4 inches from each side
3. If the ends of the sheet are covered with polyethylene tape, remove
it and follow step 4
4. Apply solid aluminum tape to the to the top and vented aluminum
tape to the bottom of the panel
*Vented tape can be used on both top and bottom (this negates air insulation)*
U-Profile
• The U-profile should be cut to the width of the polycarbonate sheet using a circular
saw
• Drill 1/8” weep holes every 12 inches to allow water and condensation to
leave the panel
• After applying tape to the top and bottom of the sheet, cover with an
aluminum or polycarbonate U-profile
Sheet Installation Using Polycarbonate H-profile:
1. Place the polycarbonate sheet with the printed (UV protected) side up
2. Fit the H profile over the side of the polycarbonate panel (profile does not get fastened)
3. Reposition the panel and profile and add the connecting sheet to the other side of the H-profile
4. Continue adding sheets with the H-profile placed between
5. When the installation is complete, remove the polyethylene film from the tops of the sheet.
Fastening Instructions:
1. Pre-drill holes through the polycarbonate sheet 1/16” larger than the fastener
2. Using a self tapping fastener with a galvanized neoprene washer, fasten
every 24” through the pre-drilled hole, at least 1” into the structure
Important Points When Fastening:
• Fasten every 24” through the polycarbonate sheet
• Polycarbonate profiles are not designed to be fastened
• Aluminum profiles have specified recommended fastening points (refer to Poli-Lok® Brochure)
• Fastening should be done one to two inches away from the edge of the polycarbonate sheet
• If fastening to a purlin, position fastener approximately 6 inches from the side edge of the sheet
• Fasten until the galvanized neoprene backed washer sits flush to the sheet or profile
(tight enough not to move out of position but not depress)
• Overtightening screws can cause leakage and weaken the strength of a sheet
Cutting and Drilling:
Gallina polycarbonate sheets and panels can be cut with fine-toothed (8-12
teeth/inch) circular, jig, table, or band saw. Blades should be certified for plastic
cutting. To reduce vibration, polycarbonate panels should be clamped when
cutting. Polyethylene film should be kept on the panel while cutting. Cuts
using power tools should be done at a high speed moving slowly down or
across the panel. Edges can be trimmed with a very sharp box knife.
Use an air compressor to clear any debris from within the flutes of the panel.
Holes should be pre-drilled through polycarbonate sheets, larger than the fastener, using a power drill
and multi-purpose drill bit (This allows for thermal expansion around the hole). Self-tapping screws are
recommended. The extra space around the fastener left will be covered by the neoprene backed washer.
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Sealing Gallina Polycarbonate:
Gallina polycarbonate sheets and systems are dry fit systems. We do not recommend sealing within GALLINA
the system. When flashing on to polycarbonate, 100% silicone should be used on connection points.
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If sealing is desired, add beads to the inside/back wall of the polycarbonate profile before sliding it
into place (This is not required). No sealant that gets on polycarbonate will
be able to be removed. (Expansion and contraction rates of silicone
and polycarbonate are different, eventually they will pull away from
one another)
Cold Bend Radius:
Thickness (mm) 4 6 8 10 8 10 16 25 16 16 25 40 25 32
Thickness (in) 5/32 1/4 5/16 3/8 5/16 3/8 5/8 1 5/8 5/8 1 1” 9/16 1 1” 1/4
Structure (walls) 2 wall 3 wall 5 wall RDC 6 wall 7 wall 11 wall
Min. Bend Radius 30” 39” 59” 69” 69” 79” 110” 158” 138” 110” Do not bend
The cold bend radius, defined above, is the amount a panel can be curved without adding heat. Each panel
has set minimum radius, it should not be exceeded.
Always Double Check:
• UV or IR side should be facing towards the sun
(the UV side will be indicated on the polyethylene film as well as
etching into the edge of the sheet)
• Fastenings are not overtightened and are spaced to meet
specifications
• Attachment profiles need to run the full length of the sheet
• Use only compatible silicone sealants
• Flutes should run vertical on the structure
• Apply aluminum tape along the top flutes and vented tape along
the bottom flutes
• Leave 1/8” per 4 feet to allow for thermal expansion
• Polycarbonate profiles should not butt against one another
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Application Accessories: GALLINA
POLYCARBONATE SYSTEMS AND SHEETS
U Profile:
The U Profile is designed to protect and further seal the edge of the polycarbonate sheet from water, bugs,
and dust. After vented and aluminum tape is applied to the upper and lower ends of the polycarbonate, fit the
U Profile over the tape at each end. The profile should cover the full width of the sheet. The shorter leg of the
polycarbonate (shown in red) is UV protected and should face up.
F Profile:
The F Profile is designed to seal the edge of the Gallina polycarbonate sheets. This profile should span the
full length of the panels and fit firmly to create a finished edge look to the structure. The longer top side of the
Polycarbonate F profile (shown below in red) is UV protected and should face up.
R Profile:
The R Profile is designed to connect two Gallina polycarbonate sheets at a corner of a vertical installation.
Laying opening, the R Profile is positioned at 180° and can be closed to make a 90°. Install by inserting the
polycarbonate sheet into the R Profile running parallel with the flutes. Using the R Profile to create a roof ridge
is not recommended. Polycarbonate profiles are not designed to butt against one another.
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H Profile: POLYCARBONATE SYSTEMS AND SHEETS
The H Profile is designed to connect two polycarbonate sheets together parallel to the ribs of the
sheets. Do not fasten into the profile. Fastening should be done directly into the Gallina polycarbonate sheet
using recommended sheets and washers. The shorter side of the H Profile (shown in red) is UV protected and
should be placed facing up. This profile is not recommended for curved structures.
Snap H Profile:
The Snap-H Profile is designed to snap together, connecting two polycarbonate sheets and holding them in
place. Fastening is possible through the base portion of the Snap-H Profile using a panhead fastener with a
head diameter of 10mm or less. Fastening through the sheet will require a fastener and a washer. Snap-H
Profile can accommodate sheet thicknesses between 6-16mm.
Poli-Lok® System (Aluminum H Profile):
The Poli-Lok® System is designed to clamp two polycarbonate sheets together along the length of the panel.
This system is fastened through the profile as well as through the sheets. This system can be curved to match
radius of the polycarbonate sheets. Installation Guide and Brochure available upon request.
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