DIY Installation Of A Corrugated Polycarbonate Roof - Tuflite Polymers

DIY Installation Of A Corrugated Polycarbonate Roof - Tuflite Polymers Corrugated sheets have gained popularity in lots of commercial and residential roofing applications. Available in a wide range of materials, designs, and colours, you need to find the one that suits your purpose. For example, if you want to build a shed for your factory, you may choose a metal sheet; if you want to build a roof for your home, you may choose asphalt or slate sheets; and if you want to build a greenhouse, conservatory, patio, or any other extension to your home, you may choose polycarbonate. While the materials you choose for your shed or home need a professional to install the roof, when you are doing polycarbonate roofing sheets, you could as well do it yourself! It’s not only an easy task, but it’s also fun and innovative. Let’s help you with trying out such an inventive DIY task.

Laying the sheets You need to lay the sheets just right, at the right angle, to be able to install the roof correctly. This is why a lot of emphasis is paid on this first step of installing a DIY roof. To correctly install the roof, the pitch should at least be at an inclination of 10°. But, there are also two other important factors that you need to make sure when laying the sheets. First, the polycarbonate sheet should be placed such that the UV protective side of the sheet faces the sun; if not, there will be no protection against the harmful UV radiations coming from the sun. And secondly, the sheet should be laid such that it is against the direction of the wind.

The supports You’ll need wooden batten or metal for the substructure. To avoid heat buildup, the support surfaces should be painted white or provided with a reflective adhesive tape. Also, the distance between the supports should be kept at around 80 cm.

Cutting and drilling All you need for cutting a polycarbonate sheet is a simple finetoothed jigsaw or circular saw. But, because it is a corrugated sheet, a circular saw may do a better job. No harmful or toxic shards are produced when cutting polycarbonate; thus there is no danger.

However, to be extra sure, you can always wear eye gear and cover your face with a mask. You may also need to drill the sheets for holes, which can be done with the help of a plastic drill. The drill

holes should be about 3-4 mm larger than the diameter of the screw shank to ensure that the sheets can easily expand or contract in the case of changes in temperature.

Screwing the sheets Once the holes are done, you can now screw the sheets in place. In general, the sheets are screwed on at every 3rd wave crest in the edge, and every wave crest in the overlap area. Remember, a height overlap of at least 150 mm should be kept to ensure safe laying of the sheets. Also, the coverage should extend out by one wave at the side.

You can see how easy it is to install a corrugated polycarbonate roof, provided you follow the instructions and measurements carefully.

So, all the best for your DIY project! And, to ensure that you’re getting the best quality corrugated polycarbonate roofing

sheets, you can always rely upon Tuflite Polymers, the leading manufacturer of any kind of polycarbonate in the country.

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