A UV weatherable film construction is provided which is capable of
retaining its dimensional stability under extreme environmental
temperatures and humidities. The base film polymer, syndiotactic
polystyrene, has characteristically low moisture absorption, excellent
thermal stability, and high transparency. When used in combination with a
UV-blocking coating, the sPS film exhibits a degree of resistance to
UV-induced discoloration and degradation that is substantially superior to
unprotected sPS films or films based on sPS resins that are merely
compounded with a UV absorber. The sPS cover films of the present
invention are useful as overlay films in signing and other outdoor
applications, are comparable to UV-absorber loaded acrylic films in UV
blocking or resistance, and provide a cost competitive alternative to
acrylic, polyester, and fluoropolymer overlay films.