Clear Flat Polycarbonate Sheet

Frequently Questions:

1. Is a slope necessary for my pergola?

Slope is generally needed for any roofing system. A minimum slope of 5 degrees is recommended for effective water drainage. The slope helps with water drainage, this prevents water from accumulating on pergola roofing surface, ensuring longevity and preventing issues such as leaks.

If your pergola is flat, it's advisable to add shims to create slope. 

      2,  What is the maximum span for my rafters?

The maximum span for polycarbonate roofing on your rafters depends on the specific type of polycarbonate sheet and its thickness. The best rafter distance for flat polycarbonate roofing sheet is 600mm-800mm.

It's essential to refer to the manufacturer's guidelines or consult with a structural engineer to determine the appropriate maximum span for your project.

Recommend to consultant with pergola roofing sheets supplier first before you put the rafters on.

     3,Is it necessary to install gutters and flashing for my pergola?

Yes, it is advisable to include gutters and flashing in your pergola design to manage water drainage effectively.

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Features and Benefits

Clear polycarbonate roofing sheets offer numerous advantages, making them an increasingly popular choice for various applications:

• High Light Transmission: Our clear polycarbonate roofing sheets provide exceptional light transmission, creating bright indoor spaces perfect for sunrooms, greenhouses, pergolas, and covered patios while protecting from harsh weather elements.
• UV Protection: The clear polycarbonate roofing sheets offer enhanced UV protection, preventing harmful rays from entering while still allowing natural sunlight to penetrate, ensuring optimal growth conditions for plants and comfortable living spaces.
• Lightweight and Easy Installation: Clear polycarbonate roofing sheets are lighter than glass and other roofing materials, making them easy to transport, handle, and install, minimizing stress on your support structures.
• Impact Resistance: The clear polycarbonate roofing sheets have remarkable impact resistance, making them a durable option for areas prone to hail, storms, or falling debris.
• Heat Insulation: The clear polycarbonate roofing sheets provide excellent thermal insulation properties, maintaining a comfortable interior temperature while still allowing abundant natural light into your space, reducing energy costs for heating and cooling.

Applications

Clear polycarbonate roofing sheets are suitable for a wide range of applications, providing a transparent yet durable roofing solution:

• Greenhouses and Sunrooms: High light transmission and UV protection make clear polycarbonate roofing sheets perfect for greenhouses and sunrooms, allowing for an optimal environment for plant growth while protecting them from harmful radiation.
• Patios and Pergolas: By installing clear polycarbonate roofing, you can create a well-illuminated outdoor space that's protected from rain and other elements, ensuring that you can enjoy your patio or pergola all year round.
• Skylights and Roof Windows: These sheets can be used to create skylights or roof windows, effectively bringing more natural light into indoor spaces without compromising safety, insulation, or durability.
• Commercial Buildings: In addition to residential applications, clear polycarbonate roofing sheets can also be utilized in commercial projects, such as shopping malls, office buildings, and warehouses, to provide natural light and UV protection.

Choosing The Right Roofing Sheet

Polycarbonate roofing sheets are available in various types, each offering distinct benefits and characteristics. Understanding the differences between these sheets can help you choose the most suitable option for your roofing project. In this section, we compare clear polycarbonate roofing sheets with other popular types such as tinted, frosted, and multiwall polycarbonate sheets.

• Clear Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets: Clear polycarbonate roofing sheets offer high light transmission, UV protection, and excellent impact resistance. These sheets are ideal for applications where maximum transparency and natural light are essential, such as greenhouses, sunrooms, and patios.
• Tinted Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets: Tinted polycarbonate roofing sheets provide a similar level of impact resistance and UV protection as clear sheets while adding the benefit of reduced glare and heat transmission. The tinted sheets offer solar control by reducing the amount of sunlight and heat that passes through, making them ideal for roofing areas where some shading or privacy is desired without sacrificing durability.
• Frosted Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets: Frosted polycarbonate sheets offer a unique combination of strength, impact resistance, and light diffusion. Their textured surface diffuses light, creating a soft, even glow without glare. The frosted finish also provides a level of privacy while still allowing natural light to pass through. These sheets are suitable for applications that require a balance of privacy, light transmission, and durability, such as decorative partitions, skylights, and roofing solutions where a subtle, diffused light effect is desired.

Multiwall Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets: Multiwall polycarbonate sheets consist of multiple layers, providing exceptional thermal insulation and enhanced rigidity. These sheets maintain high impact resistance and UV protection while offering improved energy efficiency due to their insulating properties. They also contribute to noise reduction, making them suitable for roofing solutions in areas where noise control is a concern.