The arbors are quite popular types of small architectural forms that are intended for a joint rest of the whole family. They can have different forms, sizes and other characteristics, but most often they are equipped with a roof for which different materials can be used. The optimal, inexpensive and easy to install for these purposes is polycarbonate. Let’s tell you how to make a polycarbonate roof with your own hands.
Material parameters
Polycarbonate is a modern material created from polymers, as well as with special longitudinal and hollow cameras that differ in exactly the same size. The material obtained has excellent resistance to temperature changes, therefore it is considered an excellent option for the formation of structures used on the street.
The main positive characteristics of polycarbonate include:
resistance to a variety of mechanical influences;
immunity to temperature changes;
small mass;
high flexibility, due to which the installation of material is prompt and light;
a good indicator of light permeability, which allows you to get not only excellent roofing, but even good glazing;
excellent thermal insulation parameters;
Even color polycarbonate after a long stay under the sun does not burn out and does not change its properties;
magnificent soundproofing parameters;
stability in bends, which allows you to create a roof from material, characterized by unusual and unique forms;
The service life of the material can reach 20 years if you choose a quality product;
No atmospheric precipitation will affect the integrity and characteristics of the material;
Low cost.
Due to all the above advantages of polycarbonate, it is considered a very popular material, the installation of which is not difficult.
Varieties of polycarbonate
The material is presented in different versions, which include:
cellular, with numerous areas of use and many positive parameters;
profiled, which is distinguished by a wavy or trapezoidal profile, and most often it is used in the field of construction;
monolithic, in which there are no voids.
The material is also divided depending on the class. It is best to initially choose a premium polycarbonate that has a long service life and other positive characteristics. Also, during the choice of material, it should be taken into account by its manufacturer, which should be verified and reliable.
How to make a polycarbonate roof with your own hands
It is initially important to consider that the roof itself must have a certain bias, so that snow or other atmospheric precipitation does not accumulate on the structure. You can choose any kind of roof shape for the gazebo, however, the competent creation of the frame is considered an important stage, which should have a suitable form and parameters, as well as a competent slope.
The creation of the roof can be made of standard aluminum or steel profile, and a special polycarbonate profile can also be used. The last option is excellent resistance to moisture, good strength and excellent coating, protecting the material from ultraviolet radiation. Also, such a frame will be transparent, so the design obtained on the roof of the gazebo will be unusual and attractive. In addition, it should be noted the low weight of this profile, so the design will not have a significant impact on the structure and its foundation, as well as on the gazebo itself.
As soon as the frame is made on the roof, you can proceed to the work itself related to the fastening of polycarbonate, and they are divided into the following stages:
Before fixing the material, holes for screws should be made in the sheets, and at the same time, these fasteners should not be tightened, since polycarbonate, when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, has the ability to expand;
In advance, you need to properly lay out the sheets in order not to confuse the front side with the wrong side;
Laying should be carried out only in parallel to the tilt of the roof so that there is no deformation of the material;
The very first stage of work is to install the profile in accordance with the pre -made scheme and made calculations;
Next, the roofing material is cut until the desired elements are obtained;
After the direct fastening of polycarbonate is performed, and here it is important to properly deepen the screws, as well as observe the necessary slope.
Thus, the use of polycarbonate to form a reliable, strong and beautiful roof of the gazebo is considered an ideal choice. It is very easy to work with him, and he also has an acceptable cost and magnificent appearance. With the right choice of material, you can get a design that will serve for a very long time, and will also not need any service or various influences from people.
