When joining the sheets, overlap one and half corrugations for the corrugated profile. And one overlap for the Greca profile. Make sure that your overlap sequence is away from the prevailing wind.
Do you have to pre drill Suntuf panels?
When screwing the sheets keep the screw straight to ensure weather seal of washer. Don’t over-tighten the screws. If you’re not using the branded screw mentioned above, be sure to pre-drill a 10 mm holes in sheet.
How much should corrugated sheets overlap?
Corrugated sheeting should always overlap by a minimum of one corrugation, this can be known as side laps. When overlapping corrugated sheeting its advised you use cladco lapping tape. For maximum sheet lengths in corrugated, we can supply 5m in a 0.5mm thickness and up to 6m length in the 0.7mm thickness.
How long will Suntuf panels last?
Suntuf has a lifetime warranty that covers light transmission for 25 years and hail & breakage for 15 years The actual life expectancy can be as much as 30 years +, depending on professional installation practice and environmental factors like air pollution, winds, and erosion by sand particles etc.
Can you walk on polycarbonate roofing?
You should never walk on polycarbonate roofing unless it’s well-supported underneath. While polycarbonate roofing can sustain a lot of abuse, it’s not meant to support the weight of a person. The surface is slippery and you will likely fall. Further, you can dent and scratch it if you walk on it.
How do you attach polycarbonate sheets to a greenhouse roof?
Use screws with neoprene bonded washers to fasten polycarbonate to greenhouse. Use ½″ washers with corrugated polycarbonate and 1″ washers with triple wall polycarbonate. Do not fasten screws within ½″ of the edge of a polycarbonate sheet. When fastening screws, do not tighten below the surface of the panel.
What is the difference between Suntuf and Laserlite?
Polycarbonate Colours: Light = Heat
For example, Suntuf has a SolarSmart range and Laserlite have a 3000 range. These types of sheets help to skew the amount of light available without letting as much heat through. They are able to reflect more of the heat.
