How to Choose Skylight Panels Composite for Factories

Quick conclusion

To choose translucent roofing sheets for a factory, you must first match the roof profile, then select the color, thickness, and length according to the design. The goal is not to let in as much light as possible but to distribute light reasonably, limiting glare and not compromising safety or the waterproofing capacity of the roof system.

Material and roof system division

The skylight sheet is a component of roof, not an independent solution. The frame, purlins, metal sheets, screws, washers, sealant, slope, and drainage must be designed in a coordinated manner. When renovating, survey the deflection, corrosion, and condition of the old panels before replacing them.

Lighting strip layout method

It is recommended to distribute the light-transmitting strips according to the functional layout instead of clustering them in one area causing glare. Key operational areas, temperature-sensitive storage, or production lines with specific requirements need to be simulated/measured for lighting by the design unit. The area ratio should not be copied from another project.

Choose 12-round wave or 9-square wave

The number of waves, wave pitch, wave height, and effective width must match the roof sheets. Maxlight currently has specification pages for 12-round-wave sheets with 90cm width and 9-square-wave sheets with 107cm width. The two types are not directly interchangeable forbefore measuring the profile.

Construction and operation safety

• Use a working platform, fall-arrest rope, and warning signs; do not step directly on the panel.
• Allow for expansion and use accessories according to technical instructions.
• Inspection of joints, screw positions, overlap length, and drainage.
• Schedule cleaning/checking after storms and replace damaged sheets.

Information to receive a quote

Send drawings/photos of cross-section, panel length, total area, expected color, location, and schedule. Quotation is only meaningful when attached to the confirmed configuration.

See more Overview of plastic roofing sheets and skylight panels Maxlight or send documentation for project-based consultation.