AMPELITE – Commercial Roofing – DripGuard
Dripguard – Condensation control system
Ampelite’s DripGuard provides a second translucent sheet that acts as a barrier to catch the drips of water from the underside of the top sheet, which then flows away down to the building’s gutter. Schools, sports stadiums and multi-purpose buildings have been quick to embrace Ampelite DripGuard to solve the problem of condensation. Condensation is fully controlled and eliminated.
AMPELITE’S DripGuard has been specifically designed for the New Zealand climate providing natural daylight, simplicity and ease of installation and long-term condensation control for years to come.
DripGuard LR (low rib) uses 2 sheets of the same profile with a spacer between the middle of the sheets to create an air gap that allows condensation to drip down onto the bottom sheet.
DripGuard LR is compatible with most current roofing profiles such as Corrugated, Sixrib, 5rib, Styleline, Veedek, Plumbdek, Trimline, MC700, MC750, MC770, Metric, Windek, MC1000, Ribline 960, LT7.
DripGuard HR (high rib) is designed to be easily installed with most commercial roofing profiles. Two fibreglass roofing sheets of differing profile heights are installed one on top of the other creating an air gap that allows condensation to drip down onto the bottom sheet.
DripGuard HR is compatible with most current commercial roofing profiles such as DP955, BB900, Steelspan, Topspan, Muiltispan, ST900, Maxispan and MC930, Multi Rib and ST963.
Wonderglas S-996 or Cool-lite IR Top Sheet
Ampelite’s Wonderglas S-996, used widely throughout New Zealand and Australia since 1995 is utilised as the top sheet and can be supplied in either clear or opal. Cool-lite IR Solar control sheeting can be used where lower heat transmission is required. Where skylights need to withstand foot traffic, use our Webglas GC trafficable fibreglass sheeting.
DRIPGUARD – Sheeting Information
PLANNING
Available Colours & Profiles
The DripGuard system in available with a Clear or Opal top sheet and a clear bottom sheet. Other colours can be produced to order, for viable quantities.
For information regarding light and heat transmission when using Cool-lite IR as a topsheet, please contact your local Ampelite office.
Light & Heat Transmission (1800gsm / 1.1mm)
| COLOUR | CLEAR | OPAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSMISSION | Light | Heat | Light | Heat |
| 62% | 60% | 47% | 44% |
Spanning (1.5kpa_ – Dripguard LR)
| PROFILE | 1.1mm | 1.4mm |
|---|---|---|
| Corrugated | 1000mm | 1200mm |
| Sixrib | 1000mm | 1200mm |
| 5 Rib | 1200mm | 1500mm |
| Trimline | 1200mm | 1500mm |
| MC700,750,770 | 1200mm | 1500mm |
| Metric, Windek, MC1000 | 1200mm | 1500mm |
| Ribline 960 | 1200mm | 1500mm |
| LT7, ST7, Silbery 7 | 1400mm | 1700mm |
Spanning (1.5kpa_ – Dripguard HR)
| PROFILE | 1.1mm | 1.4mm |
|---|---|---|
| 900, ST900, ST9630, Multi Rib | 1400mm | 1700mm |
| Steelspan, Topspan | 1600mm | 1800mm |
| Multi Span, MC930, Maxispan | 1600mm | 1800mm |
Sheeting Grades & Thickness
| Series | Weight (Kg/m²) | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 1.8 | 1.1mm |
| 2400 | 2.4 | 1.4mm |
| 3050 | 3.05 | 1.7mm |
| 3660 | 3.66 | 2.0mm |
| 4270 | 4.27 | 2.3mm |
| 4880 | 4.88 | 2.6mm |
Expansion Data
Materials expansion comparison.
0℃ to 40℃ temperature variation.
Sheet lengths – 6 metres.
| Material | Thermal Expansion | Thermal Co-efficient |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Expansion Comparison. 0℃ to 40℃ Temperature Variation. Sheet Length 6 metres. | ||
| Fiberglass | 7.2mm | 3.0 x 10-5 cm/℃ |
| Polycarbonate | 16.2mm | 6.75 x 10-5 cm/℃ |
| Steel | 2.9mm | 1.2 x 10-5 cm/℃ |
| Aluminium | 5.8mm | 2.4 x 10-5 cm/℃ |
Physical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 80Mpa |
| Impact Strength | 8Joules |
| Shear Strength | 90Mpa |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 5,500Mpa |
| Compressive Strength | 135Mpa |
| Specific Gravity | 1.45 |
| Thermal Expansion | 3.0 x 10-5 cm/℃ |
| Water Absorbtion | 0.2% in 24hrs/℃ |
| Recommended Service Temperature Range | -20℃ to +95℃ |
Ampelok Fasteners Brochure
Cleaning and Maintenance
Warranty
Dripguard features a 25-year warranty. For more information, please contact your nearest Ampelite office.
