CLADDING // CONCRETE // INSULATION // STEEL // THATCH // TIMBER // TRANSLUCENT // WATERPROOFING // COMPONENTS
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Innovating for customer success
SABIC ’ s innovative LEXAN™ polycarbonate ( PC ) sheet products for the building , construction and glazing industries deliver high quality , low maintenance installations that are built to last .
By SABIC ’ s Functional Forms business | Photos by SABIC ’ s Functional Forms business
LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ sheet façade – a rainbow of colour creates a striking finish while keeping the building cool and allowing for light transmission .
SABIC has worked hard to bring excellent materials to bear in architectural glazing applications for more than 30 years . Today the company offers a wide range of versatile materials that combine the aesthetic appeal of glass with value added performance .
SABIC ’ s versatile portfolio , branded LEXAN™ sheet , includes solid sheet , multiwall sheet and systems . These lightweight products offer ease of installation and energy conservation , making them an excellent choice for a variety of structures and applications from roofing and cladding to safety glazing .
A trusted brand with solid support , LEXAN™ sheet is well known in the African construction industry with a multitude of impressive installations in recent years that includes stadiums , shopping malls and residential properties . FNB Stadium , commonly known as ‘ Soccer City ’ or ‘ The Calabash ’ in Johannesburg and the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane are some of their most iconic stadium roofing projects . They have also installed at Makro outlets nationally , filling stations and the recently installed Rea Vaya Bus Station in Johannesburg , covering hundreds of square metres of sheet .
Architects and construction professionals rely not only on a stable supply chain from local distributor Evonik Acrylics Africa ( EAA ), but also on materials selection advice , applications development support and technical know-how from product specialists with over 10 years of experience in working with the brand . Working hand-in-hand with professionals from conceptualisation to installation , EAA services the South African market and handles all African export business from their head office in Johannesburg .
Building a better future
SABIC creates solutions that can provide answers to global challenges , such as the growing demand for houses , vehicles and food , while reducing the impact on our overstressed ecosystem . Concerns about the negative environmental effects of traditional building materials and methods are driving the adoption of sustainable design . The sustainable design movement aims to reduce the negative impact of residential and commercial buildings on the environment . SABIC ’ s growing portfolio of LEXAN™ multiwall sheet products make a significant contribution to this movement and strengthen sustainable building designs by increasing energy conservation , improving working and living environments and promoting recycling .
LEXAN™ sheet is a vital component in conserving energy without sacrificing creative designs . Often , architects must balance the increased demand for designs that admit large amounts of light with concerns about energy use . The use of specialised PC glazing instead of traditional glass can achieve both . LEXAN™ sheet allows natural daylight to enter a building ,
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