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Which side of polycarbonate sheets goes up?
Polycarbonate sheets will only have one side that’s protected from UV, so you will need to make sure that side is facing up towards the sun. If it’s installed the wrong way up you will not see the benefits of UV protection and this will cause withering and discolouration.
What is the spacing for polycarbonate roofing?
As a guide, choose 16mm multiwall at a minimum if your support rafters are 980mm apart. Due to varying pitch factors, wind loading and snow loading, we recommend that 1050mm is the maximum distance between rafters.
What is the best way to cut polycarbonate sheets?
Polycarbonate sheets can be cut with either a circular saw or a jigsaw. A circular saw is the best tool for cutting larger polycarbonate lengths. Thanks to the properties of this material, polycarbonate won’t crack or splinter around the cut.
What is the expansion gap for polycarbonate sheets?
3mm expansion
Installation of the Sheet At least one vertical rib of each Corotherm sheet should engage with the glazing bar at each side, again leaving a 3mm expansion gap. Flashing tape forms a completely watertight seal at the top of the sheet.
How to install multiwall polycarbonate sheets?
Polycarbonate sheets should be installed with its ribs running in the direction of the slope. To ensure optimum security under load it is important that at least one vertical rib of the sheet is securely clamped in the glazing system. Polycarbonate can be cut with a fine tooth circular saw or a hand saw held at a shallow angle.
How to connect polycarbonate sheets?
Start working from the left side of the roof structure making your way to the right.
How to install polycarbonate roofing sheets?
Prepare your equipment. – You will need to make sure that you have all of the equipment needed for this task.
How to hang polycarbonate sheets under a deck?
Safety first. First,make sure you have all the correct safety equipment.