You can bend polycarbonate sheets but there is a minimum bending radius.
How to install roof sheeting polycarbonate.
They clip in to a glazing system which offers you a quick and easy method of fitting.
Fitting polycarbonate roof sheets assuming you are using polycarbonate sheets for a conservatory or carport roof the fitting of the polycarbonate sheets will be via glazing bars.
Place the first sheet of polycarbonate roofing on the lower corner of the roof that is nearest to the direction of the prevailing winds.
There are 3 key steps to follow when installing polycarbonate roofing sheets.
If you do not do this you will have leaks at the h profiles.
Most multi wall polycarbonate sheets come with a standard uv coating on one side that is meant to protect the panel from fading or discoloration caused by the sun.
This allows the overlap of the sheeting to be in the.
If you install the panels with the coating side in your panels won t be protected.
Make sure this uv coating is facing outward when installing the panels.
How to install polycarbonate roofing onto a timber framework to make a carport this video shows the step by step instructions using the hawk glazing bar sys.
A minimum of a 1 on 12 roof pitch is required.
However if this is your first roofing project it can be a little overwhelming when you consider the many steps involved when installing polycarbonate roofing sheets.
Do not install polycarbonate sheets on a flat roof.
We hope by following the steps below you will achieve a safe and successful project.
Step 1 preparation check that the pitch of your roof is at least 5 or 88mm rise per metre this will ensure adequate water drainage.