Polycarbonate Sheets

[blue lad]

Have just got myself a sheet of polycarbonate it's double wall .Going to use it to cover a large trap .what's best way to cut it to size & best fixing method?

[andy Burgess]

Have just got myself a sheet of polycarbonate it's double wall .Going to use it to cover a large trap .what's best way to cut it to size & best fixing method?

sharp handsaw , drill holes and fix with cable ties , job done

[buster151]

agree Andy

[blue lad]

Thank you for the advice just didn't want to make a mess of it as never worked with it before.

Won't be doing it today like !!!

[gulkie]

I have worked with poly carb a lot and by far the best way to cut it is with a

Jig saw u can get proper fixings just google poly carb fixings .hope this helps.

[peter pandy]

Far be it to contradict the experts above however I have a little experience on cutting polycarbonate as well as plastic sheeting and from past encounters with both using a Jig saw or sharp wood saw I encountered problems with splintering. Seeking advice I was told to purchase a BAHCO LAMINATE SAW £12.00 on the internet and using it on polycarbonate amongst other materials it is a wonderful tool which leaves no ragged edges due to the formation of the teeth. For fitting I would use plastic cover washers for screwing down.

Ex Handyman and Gardener to Lords and Ladies.

[Guest RedWest]

I cut mine with a fine toothed jigsaw. Cut as smooth as you like and no splintering whatsoever.

 

I've used the jigsaw for both 4mm and 10mm polycarbonate twinwall.

[Guest stb-]

i cut it with and small angle grinder with a diamond blade clean as a whistle and and no rough edges .

 

I fix them down with these then you get no leaks .

 

http://www.randjbuildershardware.co.uk/roofing-screw-for-sheet-to-timber-6-3x32mm.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CObYnbrqm7sCFTMftAodyBYAPg