POLYCARBONATE CORRUGATED ROOFING SHEET INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Polycarbonate corrugated roofing sheets are flexible, making the entire process easy, and you should not install them to the point of buckling since this may result in the polycarbonate degradation. When it comes to horizontal installation, the upper sheet should overlap the lower sheet by about 3 to 4 inches. On the other hand, for the vertical overlap should have one corrugation which should be in the direction of the prevailing winds to minimize damage.

During the polycarbonate roofing installation, you will require several tools and equipment such as:

Cutting tools, other accessories such as self-tapping screws, wood-grip screws, clamps etc.

Sealants; you should only use those sealants which have been recommended by the manufacture of the supplier.

Fasteners; during the Polycarbonate corrugated roofing sheet installation process; it is important to consider the direction of wind exposure. The polycarbonate sheet should be fastened on the structure using screws and nuts. The washers should be placed on either side of the polycarbonate sheet. The hole should be slightly larger than the screw. This will allow the screw to expand and contract freely without affecting the polycarbonate material.

During the Polycarbonate corrugated roofing sheet installation process, you should refer to the manufacturer’s data sheet. This is where you will get all the information pertaining to the physical and chemical properties of the polycarbonate sheet.

Of course, you can opt to do-it-yourself, however; if you have never handled this process before, it is advisable that you hire an expert in polycarbonate panel installation. When you install these sheets appropriately, there are higher chances that the polycarbonate sheets will have a longer service life.