Environmentally Friendly Construction Using Energy-Saving Makrolon®-Wall Sheets
12 October 2007
In recent years Bayer Sheet Europe contributed significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions with the energy-saving, multi-wall sheets of its i-line products. Especially popular among energy-conserving building contractors are the Makrolon® multi UV 6-wall sheets. Beginning with these Makrolon sheet market introduction in Europe some three years ago, about two million square meters of roofing surfaces have been covered.
When compared to standard products, the use of the i-line Makrolon wall sheets has reduced European emissions of the green house gas carbon dioxide by roughly 65,000 tons since 2003, which corresponds to several million square meters of roofing surface. About half of the current offering of Makrolon wall sheets is less than three years old. This innovation serves the interest of both the market and the customers.
Makrolon multi UV six-wall sheets (6/16-20 und 6/20-20) have become a hit in a very brief time: "Following their market introduction in Europe in mid-2003, close to two million square meters of roofing surface were covered with the multi six-wall sheets. Following a further explosion of energy costs, we had an additional increase in sales in 2007," explains Günther Winnerl, Segment Manager Building with Bayer Sheet Europe, Darmstadt, Germany.
Builders, planners, and architects from the private and industrial construction sectors above all appreciate the heat-reduction properties of the multi six-wall sheets, in addition to their low weight and excellent flexibility. In contrast to standard sheets of the same thickness, this product results in energy savings of up to 25 percent. This savings corresponds to roughly five liters of heating oil, or 5.5 cubic meters of heating gas (gaseous) per square meter per annum.
Because of the strong demand for wall sheet products for energy-saving construction, the new Makrolon multi UV multi-four 4/10-6 and 4/8-6 also command top billing as energy conservers. The uniquely Y-shaped multi-four Polycarbonate wall sheets win users over with their thinness and outstanding heat-resistant properties.
The product portfolio is rounded out with the 5X structural plate in thicknesses of 25mm, 32mm and 40mm available for private construction, as well as translucent, heat-resistant versions of the IQ-Relax family. Compared to commercially available standard plates, they reduce heat levels in the interiors by up to 50% (relative to the total degree of energy penetration), while still maintaining the same level of high exposure to light.
Bayer Sheet Europe's i-line product line represents a mark of quality for a new generation of high-value quality products that demonstrate innovative and intelligent solutions to meet the highest challenges in construction.
ABOUT BAYER
Bayer Sheet Europe develops, produces and sells Makrolon polycarbonate sheets, Axpet® and Vivak® polyester sheets, as well as Bayloy® high-quality plastic sheets. Applications of Bayer Sheet Europe products in the construction sector include sports stadiums, train stations, and greenhouses. In the area of design and display, applications include plastic sheet for the surface protection of large displays, billboards, traffic signs, and price boards. In addition, the products can also be found in industrial applications such as protective visors, machinery protective covers, lamp protectors, and housings.
