How does DefenseLite control the “pillowing” effect prevalent in other plastic glazing solutions?
‘Pillowing’, or ‘bowing’ prevalent in some plastic glazing creates unsightly distortion and ‘fun house’ mirror effects. Pillowing occurs when thermal (solar heat) buildup creates a condition where the plastic glazing expands, or ‘pillows out’ due to increased barometric air pressure and thermal expansion. The patent pending “Moore” venting system engineered into DefenseLite allows for dynamic airflow from the newly created airspace to an open space alleviating the increased air pressure caused by solar heat gain. The DefenseLite overglaze is flexible and super strong. Like all polycarbonate, the sheet tends to grow when it gets warmer. When plastic over-glaze “pillows” within a fixed rigid frame, it is because it is trying to grow – but it can’t – so it bulges out instead. DefenseLite’s engineered ventilation keeps the panel ‘cooler’ so it grows less, eliminates the pressure and allows the panel to float at all edges. Result: No unsightly bulge!