5 Things You Need to Consider for Installing Polycarbonate Roof Sheets

The sunlight is a source of vitamin D and it is very necessary for the growth of humans as well as plants, but too much of sunlight cannot be good for human and plants, because too much exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause skin cancer, premature aging and sunburn and it also affects plastics, fabrics, and wood adversely too. 

So if you’re looking for perfect roofing that can provide just enough sunlight for your plants and also protect them from harmful UV radiations then polycarbonate roof sheets are one of the best options for you. It has several benefits over other materials such as it is durable, strong, flexible, lightweight and easy to install.  There are many other factors that need to be considered when going for polycarbonate roof installation:

Polycarbonate roofing provides UV protection, but it does only on one side of the sheets. Before installing, you need to consider which side of the sheet provides protection. In case, if you install the wrong side then you will not be able to take the advantage that will result in withering and discoloration. The side of the sheet that provides UV protection should face the sun, so look for a sticker that may tell you about the right side.

Polycarbonate roofing sheets are very easy to cut, so you should avoid high-speed cut-off wheels because that will melt the sheets. For cutting this, you should use sharp scissors, jigsaws or circular saws that are fitted with fine-toothed blades to do the job for you.

Temperature changes through the day and year and that results in expansion and contraction of the polycarbonate sheet; therefore, you need to provide allowances for this thermal moment from the beginning. In case, if you fail to do so, then the resistance to adjust as per temperature will cause the sheets to fasten.

Before fixing the sheets, you need to make sure to pre-drill screw holes and in order to make room for the thermal adjustments you need to slightly oversize the holes.

 

After installing the polycarbonate sheets or whenever you want to clean the sheets, you should do so only with soapy water and a soft brush, because abrasive tools and harsh chemicals will only damage your roof. When you see any kind of bird dropping on your polycarbonate roof then clean it immediately to prevent staining. 

These are some important tips that you need to keep in mind when preparing to install polycarbonate roof in Singapore or elsewhere.