How to Install Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets?

Introduction 

In the contemporary world, polycarbonate roofing sheets have gained a lot of popularity among the masses due to their versatility and other benefits that they offer. Polycarbonate, being a strong and resilient thermoplastic material, results in an effective choice for roofing solutions. Also, it is lightweight, making it help withstand extreme weather, be it hot or cold.

These sheets are available in varieties of qualities and thicknesses and have replaced glass and acrylic in many areas of application. They are widely used in industrial and large-scale commercial buildings in India. It is also highly favored by homeowners due to its affordability, solid durability, and straightforward installation.

The Installation Procedure

The roof is one of the most crucial components of any building and needs to be installed properly in order to preserve the contents inside, effectively, and for the long term. Hence, we bring to you this guide to help you install polycarbonate roofing sheets without any hassle. Continue reading to know how-

Step 1:

Place the glazing bars on the edges of your roof, with holes drilled around 500mm apart. These holes can be used to insert your fixings and to effectively secure the bars ready for your sheets.

Step 2:

Eaves fillers are a common requirement for roofs, and you should add yours at this point in the process. The sheets can now be added, starting with one that is fastened to the glazing bar on one end of your roof. After that, you can arrange your roofing sheets so that they are ready for fixing.

Step 3:

In order to adequately seal any gaps between the sheets, there should be a glazing bar placed between each one. You may complete the installation by adding the screw caps, and screws once the sheets have been placed on your roof and secured with the bars to provide a secure, dependable fix.

Step 4:

You can now take off any protective film from your sheets, start drilling holes in them, and add screws and/or fixing buttons to further strengthen your polycarbonate roof.

Step 5:

There are many additional things you can do to improve the efficiency of your roof, like installing flashing if it connects to another wall.

Step 6:

After completing these stages, it’s time to begin making the last changes to your roof. It is advised that you remove any drilling-related dust from the sheets and check that any screw caps and/or buttons you have used have been evenly put across the roof.

Conclusion

It can be a little overwhelming if this is your first roofing project when you think about all the processes needed to install polycarbonate roofing sheets. Therefore, it is advisable that you consult a roofing expert who can help you carry out the process smoothly and effectively.

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Dura Roof provides roofing services in various states, such as Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram. They also operate in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, and nearby locations. Dura Roof has started to expand its branches in Bhutan. We deal in various roofing accessories as well as install them. And, in case you are looking for the same, we will look after that thoroughly.

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