CORRUGATED

POLYCARBONATE
SHEET

Protect
& Daylight
 Marlon CS is the range of high
performance corrugated glazing sheets
manufactured from damage resistant
polycarbonate with co-extruded
UV protection.
The extensive range of profiles and thicknesses, super strength
diamond embossed sheets and corrugated multiwall sheets
provide the ideal glazing solution for a range of construction,
horticulture, agriculture and DIY projects worldwide.

• Excellent light transmission

• Co-extruded UV protection
• Exceptional impact resistance
• Outstanding strength to weight ratio
• Excellent fire performance

CONTENTS
02 Intro 22 Marlon CST
04 Product Range 24 Profile Matching
06 Material Benefits 25 Profile Finder
12 Applications 26 Technical Properties
16 Marlon CS & Installation Guidelines
18 Marlon CS Stadia
20 Marlon CS Diamond

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 MARLON CS RANGE

Corrugated polycarbonate sheet combining strength and impact resistance with high Super tough, super strong and super resilient corrugated polycarbonate sheet with an
optical clarity and light transmission. Use as a complete roof covering or incorporate attractive diamond embossed pattern. At 2.6mm and 2.8mm in thickness, the sheets
into any corrugated metal roofing and cladding system. are stronger and more rigid, providing superior spanning and load bearing capabilities.

PRODUCT RANGE TYPICAL APPLICATIONS PRODUCT RANGE TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Thicknesses 0.8mm-2.0mm • Rooflights and sidelights Thicknesses 2.6mm and 2.8mm • Rooflights and Canopies
• Vertical glazing • Vertical Glazing and Screens
Colours & Tints* Clear, Clear Embossed, Bronze, Opal, Diffuser Opal, Heatguard, Specials Colours & Tints* Clear, Bronze, Grey
• Composite rooflights • Decorative display
Sheet Widths Up to 1260mm • Canopies Sheet Widths 1045mm
Profiles* Extensive range of profiles, profile matching service Profiles PX1944
Options* Double sided UV protection, Condensation Control UV Protection Double sided

Clear Bronze Opal Diffuser Opal Heatguard Clear Bronze Grey

*Subject to request. Minimum order quantities may apply. *Subject to request. Minimum order quantities may apply.

Premium 2mm thick Marlon CS corrugated polycarbonate for enhanced spanning Corrugated multiwall polycarbonate sheet which provides all the durability and impact
and load bearing capabilities. Can be used with the custom sliding bracket system to resistance of corrugated polycarbonate sheet with the added insulation and rigidity
accommodate longer sheet lengths. provided by the multiwall structure.

PRODUCT RANGE TYPICAL APPLICATIONS PRODUCT RANGE TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Thicknesses Up to 2mm • Stadia Profiles 2.5mm Twinwall Iron & 6mm Triplewall 177/51 • Industrial rooflights and canopies
• Arena • Vertical glazing
Colours & Tints* Clear, Diffuser Opal Colours & Tints* Clear, Glass Clear, Pearlescent, Heatguard
• Sports facilities • Greenhouses and farm buildings
Cover Width 1000mm • Training grounds Sheet Widths Up to 1152mm • Pergolas and patio covers
Profiles P1947, P2023 Finishing Heat Sealed Edges
UV Protection Single or Double Sided Options* Double sided UV protection, Mitred Corners

Clear Diffuser Opal Clear Glass Clear Pearlescent Heatguard

*Subject to request. Minimum order quantities may apply. *Subject to request. Minimum order quantities may apply.

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 Incredible
Strength to
Weight Ratio
Polycarbonate’s strength to weight ratio makes it an
ideal material for roofing and glazing applications and
an excellent alternative to heavier building materials.

Features & Benefits

200 times stronger Excellent impact Superb glazing solution

than glass at only a resistance suitable for even the most
fraction of the weight extreme of climates

Rigid and self supporting Weight allows for architectural Light weight for reduced transport
allowing architectural designs that could not be energy and ease of handling.
spanning applications realised with heavier materials

Long term durability means Reduces the need

lower maintenance for costly repairs

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 Outstanding
Technical
Performance
Polycarbonate offers a wide range of technical
properties that make it an ideal solution in even
the most challenging environments.

Features & Benefits

Service temperature up to 100°C Excellent fire performance with Co-extruded UV protection

- suitable for high temperature certification available from Brett layer filters out over 98%
internal or external environments Martin’s Technical Department of UV rays for enhanced
weatherability, preventing
yellowing and loss of strength.

WARRANTY

Double sided UV protection UV protective glazing protects Limited warranty, contact

option available for applications everything underneath from the our Technical Department
in which both sides of the sheet damaging effects of the sun – for further details
are exposed to the sun. people, livestock & plants

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 Excellent
Light
Transmission
Polycarbonate’s optical qualities make it ideal
for applications requiring maximum daylight.

Features & Benefits

Achieves almost 90% Reduced need for artificial light Range of tints offering differing
light transmission cuts building energy costs levels of light transmission
and light diffusion to meet the
designer’s requirements

Natural daylight has been proven Natural daylight increases

to promote health and wellbeing productivity and performance
and improves mood in schools, workplaces
and sports facilities.

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 Marlon’s incredible strength to weight ratio, outstanding technical performance
Applications and excellent light transmission make it the ideal choice for a range of construction,
horticultural, agricultural and DIY applications.

Stadia Rooflights &

Vertical Glazing

High natural light transmission combined with a UV protection Stadia With a database of over 1000 profiles and a profile Factories
layer that filters over 98% of harmful UV radiation makes Marlon Arena matching service Marlon CS sheets can be profile Warehouses
CS corrugated polycarbonate sheets the ideal solution for Sporting Facilities matched to most corrugated roofing and cladding systems. Retail Units
roofing and vertical glazing in stadia and arena applications. Training Grounds Installed as single skin or insulating factory assembled Storage Facilities
Create bright and airy outdoor seating and viewing areas that rooflights and sidelights to provide natural daylight and Train Sheds
are sheltered from the elements whilst reducing shadows reduce the energy consumption of a building. Aircraft Hangers
and promoting healthy grass for an optimum playing surface
and a pitch that looks good for televised matches.
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 Applications

Horticulture House
& Agriculture & Garden

Strong and durable yet lightweight, Marlon CS sheets are easy to Commercial greenhouses Marlon CS is light in weight, easy to handle and easy to install Canopies
install and reduce the need for frequent costly repairs. Maximise Garden centres with standard tools making it the ideal solution for home Swimming pool covers
daylight for growing crops or create a comfortable environment Domestic greenhouses improvement projects around the house and garden. Carports
for livestock with a range of solar controlling tints. Natural light Livestock sheds Choose from a wide range of products suitable for DIYer’s Pergolas
reduces the need for artificial lighting reducing the running Milking parlours planning simple projects including canopies, sunscreens, Sun screens
costs and energy consumption of a building. The co-extruded Barns carports and greenhouse glazing replacement. Awnings
UV protection layer, which blocks over 98% of harmful UV rays Greenhouses
protects animals and plants from the harmful effects of the sun.
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 Marlon CS corrugated polycarbonate sheets combine strength and Product Range
impact resistance with high optical clarity and light transmission.
Use these lightweight yet robust sheets as a complete roof or vertical Thicknesses
glazing solution or incorporate into any corrugated metal roofing and 0.8mm-2.0mm
cladding system in simple single skin or advanced composite panel.
Sheet widths
Up to 1260mm
Typical Applications
Options*
• Rooflights and sidelights Double sided UV protection,
• Vertical glazing Condensation Control
• Composite rooflights

Colour & Tints*

Key Features

• Provides almost 90% light transmission

• 200 times stronger than glass
• Can be profile matched to any roofing or cladding profile
Clear Bronze

Popular Profiles

31.75 9 16

Opal Diffuser Opal

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Mini Greca
Sheet width: 1000mm Sheet width: 1260mm

76 77 20
Heatguard

18
38 25 *Specials available on request

Iron Omega
Sheet width: 1260mm Sheet width: 1135mm

177
113 30

51
35
271 62.33

P0007 P0619
Sheet width: 1100mm Sheet width: 1046mm

Search our datatbase of over 1000 profiles using our profile finder
tool, available on brettmartin.com

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 Marlon CS Stadia premium 2mm thick corrugated polycarbonate Product Range
sheets provide exceptional spanning and load bearing capabilities.
Choose from three fixing systems including the custom sliding bracket Thicknesses
system ideal for longer sheet lengths. Up to 2mm

Create bright stands and pavilions where spectators are protected Cover width
from the elements. The system is light in weight with superior impact 1000mm
resistance and exceptional spanning capabilities making
it ideal for stadia, arena and sports facilities. UV Protection
Single or double sided

Colour & Tints*

Typical Applications

• Stadia
• Arena
• Sports facilities
Clear Diffuser Opal

Key Features *Specials available on request

• 90% light transmission

• Super strong 2mm thick sheet Fixing Options
• Choice of three fixing systems

Popular Profiles

200 250
Crown (P2023)

60.8

60
110 175

P1947 P2023
Sheet width: 1117.6mm Sheet width: 1063mm

Valley (P1947)

Sliding Bracket (P1947)

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 Marlon CS Diamond is a super tough, super strong and Product Range
super resilient corrugated polycarbonate sheet with an
attractive diamond embossed pattern. At 2.6mm and 2.8mm Thicknesses
in thickness, the sheets are stronger and more rigid, providing 2.6mm and 2.8mm
superior spanning and load bearing capabilities. Naturally
clear, these sheets provide exceptional light transmission. Sheet width
1045mm

Typical Applications UV Protection

Double Sided
• Rooflights and Canopies
• Vertical Glazing and Screens
• Decorative display Colour & Tints*

Key Features

• Diamond embossed surface finish

• Enhanced strength, spanning and load bearing Clear Bronze
• Excellent light transmission

Popular Profiles

76 18 Grey

*Specials available on request

Embossing This Side

PX1944
Sheet width: 1045mm

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 Marlon CST corrugated multiwall polycarbonate sheet provides all Product Range
the durability and impact resistance of corrugated polycarbonate
sheet with the added insulation and rigidity provided by Profiles
the multiwall structure. Use incorporated with fibre cement 2.5mm Twinwall Iron
sheeting or as a complete roof and wall cladding material. 6mm Triplewall 177/51

Sheet widths
Typical Applications Up to 1152mm

• Industrial rooflights and canopies Finishing

• Vertical glazing Heat Sealed Edges
• Greenhouses and farm buildings
• Pergolas and patio covers Options*
Double sided UV protection,
Mitred Corners
Key Features

• Light in weight Colour & Tints*

• Enhanced spanning capabilities
• Reduced condensation from multiwall structure
• Damage and impact resistant

Popular Profiles Clear Glass Clear

76 18 177

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2.5mm Twinwall Iron 6mm Triplewall 177/51 Pearlescent Heatguard
Sheet width: 1060mm Sheet width: Up to 1152mm
*Specials available on request

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 Profile Matching Profile Finder
Brett Martin holds a database of over 1000 Search for Polycarbonate, GRP, PVC & Foam
profiles for corrugated rooflight and glazing Filler profiles in Brett Martin’s Profile Finder tool.
sheet including all of the commonly used
stadia, industrial, horticulture and DIY profiles. The Profile Finder tool from Brett Martin makes the specification of
roofing and cladding sheet profiles fast and efficient. Simply enter
a few key dimensions into the profile finder tool and it will search
In addition to this we can profile match through thousands of profiles and narrow down the possible
matches in just a few moments. Alternatively you can search
to any corrugated metal and fibre by profile name or profile manufacturer if this information
cement roofing and cladding sheet. is known.

Over Search by:

1000
• Profile Dimensions
Minimum order quantities apply. Speak to your sales
• Profile Name
representative to discuss your specific requirements.
• Profile Manufacturer
profiles in our
database Visit brettmartin.com to use
Profile Finder on desktop,
mobile or tablet devices.

Available on
brettmartin.com

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 Light Specification
Clear Marlon CS can achieve almost 90% light transmission making it an ideal material for applications requiring
maximum light transmission. A range of tints are also available for varying degrees of light diffusion and solar control.

Light Transmission Table

Colour Marlon CS Marlon CST Marlon CS Diamond
Clear 88% 79% 70%
Maximum Light
Glass Clear (g) - 77% -
Diffuser Opal 73% - -
Diffused Light
Pearlescent (g) - 53% -

TECHNICAL Controlled Light

Opal
Bronze
Solar Grey
46%
32%
29%
38%
-
-
-
56%
68%

INFORMATION Solar Control Heatguard 7% - -

& INSTALLATION Embossing & Glass Filled

Embossing on one side of the
sheet or the addition of glass fibre
Diffuser Opal
Diffuser Opal’s clever technology
dissipates daylight as it travels
Heatguard
Marlon CS Heatguard’s specially
developed pigment allows light

GUIDELINES to the formulation are options

available on selected profiles for
applications where low light diffusion
and privacy may be required.
through the sheet creating
a much softer diffused light
inside the building with minimal
shadowing and glare.
to enter through the roof at the
same time as deflecting solar
radiation. Tests have shown that
it can reduce solar transmission
through the roof by over 50%.
Marlon CS Longlife sheets are resilient and
highly resistant to impact damage. However,
as with all other glazing materials care must
Clear Clear Embossed Diffuser Opal
be taken to handle, store and install the sheets
properly to ensure best performance.

88% Light Transmission 86% Light Transmission 73% Light Transmission

0% Diffused 20% Diffused 100% Diffused

For maximum light High light transmission privacy High light transmission with
transmission and clarity glazing with some light diffusion complete light diffusion

For Technical advice on your specific project please contact technical@brettmartin.com Minimum order quantities may apply. Speak to your sales representative for more details.

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 Installation Guidelines
• Store sheets on a flat surface. Stack height should Finishing
not exceed 1m. Use an opaque cover, tightly
secured, to protect from wind, rain and sun. Storage • Contact with plastisol coated metal sheets, wet wood • Use a low-modulus neutral silicone sealant as an all-
is always preferable indoors. preservatives, solvents and alkali cleaners should be purpose silicone will cause polycarbonates to crack
• Ensure that the clearly marked UV protected surface avoided. However Marlon CS has good resistance to and disintegrate.
of the Marlon CS sheet is to the outside. acids, aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols; common • Ensure all branded ribbon is completely removed
• Marlon CS sheets must always be installed with the environmental pollutants and marine environments immediately after installation.
corrugation running vertically, or up-slope. do not have a detrimental effect.
• Roofs should always be designed with a minimum
slope of 5° to allow adequate rainwater run-off.
• Marlon CS sheet can be cut with a hand saw and
a variety of powered saws. Always ensure that the
sheet is well supported and cannot vibrate.
• Ensure that all sealants and tapes are compatible
Marlon CST Additional Considerations
with polycarbonate.
• All accessory products should be light coloured, In addition to all of the installation guidelines on pages 26 & 27 of this brochure the following considerations
preferably white. apply when installing Marlon CST sheet:
• Clean away all dust created when drilling fibre
cement sheets.
• Sheets spanning up to two purlin spacings are of • Ensure mitres on Marlon CST and fibre cement • Marlon CST is not suitable for curved roof
optimum length to cope with thermal movement. sheets correspond applications
• Maximum recommended sheet length for • Use Marlon CST sheets of equal length to the fibre • Fasteners must be fitted with a 25mm EPDM
Marlon CS is 4m. cement on a roof bonded washer (BAZ washer)
• Proper purlin spaces must be maintained • Clean away all dust created when drilling holes in
appropriate to loading fibre cement sheets
• Sealants and washers on fasteners must be • Primary fasteners must be fixed through each crown
compatible with polycarbonate and should be at top and bottom end laps, and through alternative
preferably white in colour crowns on intermediate purlins.
• The sheet should be supported with foam fillers at
Drilling & Fixing
each purlin position

IMPORTANT
Polycarbonate sheet will expand in the heat and contract in the cold. IMPORTANT
When installing any roofing material, including rooflights, ensure that safe working
methods are adopted and appropriate safety equipment is used.
Sufficient allowance for thermal movement
must be made when fixing the sheet by:
Washer
Contraction
1. Drilling oversized fixing holes Sheet Length Hole Diameter
See table (right) for recommended clearance hole Clearance
hole (m) (mm)
sizes for a Ø5mm fixing. 2.0 9
2.5 10
• This will accommodate +/-30° temperature range
• Metal drill bits are suitable, if using a power drill
set to a low speed. Make sure that the sheet
Fixing
3.0
3.5
11
12
Installation
is supported underneath to avoid vibration
• Drill at least 40mm from the edge of the sheet Expansion
4.0 13
Accessories
A full range of fully compatible accessories
including ridge pieces, flashing, fixings,
foam fillers and silicone sealant are
2. Avoiding overtightening of fixings available for the complete roofing solution.

• This will allow for natural movement of the It is important when installing any Marlon
CS sheet that accessories are compatible
sheet and will avoid unnecessary damage
for use with polycarbonate.

Correct Slanted Over Tight

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 Polycarbonate Polycarbonate
Mechanical Properties General Guidelines
Strength & Damage Resistance Fire Performance Accessories
Damage to glazing can be hazardous and Our Marlon CS sheets exhibit excellent fire It is important when installing Marlon CS sheet
expensive but our Marlon CS corrugated performance and in the event of a fire will that all accessories are compatible for use with
polycarbonate sheets offer excellent protection soften and open, allowing smoke, heat and polycarbonate. All accessory products should be light
against hailstones, vandalism and accidental damage gases produced by the fire to escape. This ‘venting’ in colour, preferably white, to avoid heat absorption
with an impact resistance up to 200 times greater property means that damage within buildings can be that could build up and damage the sheet. Our full
than glass. This characteristic is maintained over limited. For details of fire ratings please contact our range of installation accessories are fully compatible,
a broad temperature range and prolonged service Technical department. visit brettmartin.com/marloncs for further details.
life. The Marlon CS sheets will retain their physical
properties in extreme weather conditions making
them the ideal glazing solution for projects throughout Warranty
Thermal Expansion
the world. Marlon CS polycarbonate can withstand
Marlon CS sheets are manufactured
temperature extremes from -40ºC to 100ºC (-40 to In practical terms it is necessary to allow
under Quality Management Systems
212ºF) long term and up to 130ºC short term. No other 3.5mm per linear metre between the top edge
registered to BS EN ISO 9001. The sheets
glazing material can offer this combination of impact of the sheet and any flashings or structure.
carry limited warranty. For full warranty details
resistance and wide working temperature range.
please contact our Technical department.

UV Protection Cleaning
Testing
Our Marlon CS polycarbonate sheets As a condition of ensuring that Marlon CS sheets
Marlon CS sheets are designed and perform at optimum throughout their service life, it is
are co-extruded with a UV absorption
tested to the relevant industry standards recommended that the sheets be cleaned periodically
layer. This protective layer prevents damaging
and performance criteria. For further information using suitable household cleaning agents as follows:
UV radiation from penetrating the sheet for long
please contact our Technical department.
term optical clarity and mechanical strength.
• Use lukewarm water to rinse the
sheet and soften dirt.
Chemical Resistance • Make up a solution of lukewarm water
Marlon CS has good resistance to acids, and ordinary household cleaner or a mild
aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols; soap and use this to wash the sheet.
common environmental pollutants and marine • A sponge or soft cloth should then be
environments do not have a detrimental effect. used to gently remove dirt and grime.
• The cleaning process should then be repeated
Contact with plastisol coated metal sheets, and the sheet rinsed and dried with a soft cloth.
wet wood preservatives, solvents and • For larger areas clean the surface with a high-
alkali cleaners should be avoided. pressure water cleaner being careful not to
dislodge flashing, sealants or fixings.

Properties Test Method Value Units Warning

Tensile strength at yield DIN 53455 >60 MPa Care should be taken to observe
Mechanical Tensile strength at break DIN 53455 >70 MPa the following precautions:

Modulus of elasticity DIN 53457 >2300 MPa 1. Do not scrub Marlon CS sheets with
brushes or sharp instruments.
Physical Specific gravity DIN 53479 1.20 g/m3 2. Avoid any abrasives or cleaners of a
highly alkaline composition.
Softening temperature - Vicat ‘B’ DIN53460 148 o
C
3. It is generally advisable in all instances to test
Linear thermal expansion DIN53752 6.8 x 10-5 m/m.K any cleaner on a sample piece of the Marlon CS
Thermal sheet first and it should also be remembered that
Maximum service temperature Permanent 100 o
C cleaners and solvents which state that they are
suitable for cleaning polycarbonate may not be safe
- no loading Short term 130 o
C for use on the UV protective surface of the sheet.
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