A pleasant room temperature and plenty of daylight make for a comfortable atmosphere at the workplace, one where employees feel at ease. That has a positive effect on their performance and well-being, both in factory and office locations. Even for machines, the right room temperature may be crucial for proper functioning.

Light domes offer the advantage of providing rooms with the required amount of light. They usually take the form of systems with an inner and outer skin, and an air gap in between. However, if made exclusively from conventional materials, they have the disadvantage of letting in heat together with sunlight. This results in excessive heat buildup in rooms, which can only be offset by the intensive use of air conditioning units. These are very energy intensive and are therefore harmful for the global environment.

An efficient heat shield can solve this problem and improve the ecosystem. This is noticeable at the workplace, calculable in terms of lower air-conditioning costs, and environmentally friendly due to lower carbon emissions.

With the right roofing material, rooms heat up much less. The infrared (IR) portion of the solar spectrum is responsible for heat development. Standard double-glazed skylights made from ACRYLITE® Heatstop acrylic sheet reflect 67 percent of IR radiation. In comparison skylights made from standard grades of acrylic, which usually consist of one white and one clear dome layer, reflect 36 percent.

Rooms equipped with light domes made of ACRYLITE® Heatstop sheet show nearly 50 percent less heat buildup than those with standard light domes, with lasting effect. Owing to the material's superior weather resistance, the reflection is guaranteed for 10 years. This is good news for the environment and for budgets, because the material's durability saves resources and thereby costs. Moreover, the optimum light diffusion prevents harsh shadows. Rooms are evenly lit, which also has a positive effect on their ambience.

ACRYLITE® Heatstop sheet is used, in particular, for light domes, conservatories, barrel vaults, mobile home skylights, bus stops and skylights in factory units, warehouses, grocery stores, or business premises.  The product is particularly beneficial in warmer climates.