Great video. I am so glad that you mentioned the minimum roof pitch or slope. So many people try to lay polycarbonate sheets flat and ultimately end up having issues. Also glad to hear you mentioned chemical incompatibilities.
@carnellc5 жыл бұрын
What issues when having a flat service? I rent and have a flat trellis;/
@AdvanceGreenhouses5 жыл бұрын
@@carnellc We have found that when it rains it will leak between the H profile and the sheet. There is no way to stop this. Also, if you have a heavy snow load it may collapse the entire structure. It needs the slope for the snow to slide off.
@matt7iron2 жыл бұрын
@@AdvanceGreenhouses can you walk on those sheets, they look flimsy.
@gihonda1272 жыл бұрын
We like using a leaf blower to remove leaves. Good video.
@ivorygilyard22433 жыл бұрын
That came out beautiful. I would not have trimmed them. You did a great job. This video was very helpful. Thank you for posting.
@lyndellyounger6969 Жыл бұрын
So clear & gave great helpful hints! Thank you
@pamelakincaid7489 Жыл бұрын
So easy ...thank you
@Marcnstacy214 Жыл бұрын
Trying to do a DIY. Windy in FL and was wondering about what I would use for the sides to prevent the wind ripping it off.
@sunnysidenz Жыл бұрын
Hi there, you can use metal or polycarbonate flashings to help hold the sides down. You can also use storm washers or hurricane washers on the screws to provide more surface area holding the sheets down. Thanks, Kurt.
@alulabruk72743 жыл бұрын
Great video it helped me
@fastestmanon3legs4544 жыл бұрын
*800mm=31.5"....1000mm = 39.4"*
@user-tl5te8hu8c2 жыл бұрын
It is sun and water proof and it will not change the color
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, yes it is UV protected and waterproof. It has a warranty against colour change, but eventually at the end of its lifespan (15-25 years) it will break down.
@YohanWatts4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, Thanks.
@Frog_leeАй бұрын
Did you use a dektite for that down pipe coming through the roofing? Also did you bother with any flashing since the top edge is under a soffit?
@sunnysidenzАй бұрын
Hi there. Yes I did use a Dektite on the pipe. I didn't use an apron flashing at the top edge as there wasn't enough room. I could have used a back channel flashing, but I opted for putting foam infill in-between the sheets and the soffit. This has stopped any water or leaves from going up and over that edge. It's a closed cell foam so is watertight, as long as it's held tight enough between the sheets and soffit. Thanks, Kurt.
@architectbuilders42924 жыл бұрын
Very good
@paulliddle7483Ай бұрын
How did you screw the sheets down ? Were you able to put your weight on the sheet on top of the joists?
@sunnysidenzАй бұрын
Hi there, I used a ladder from the deck and reached across each sheet to screw it down as I went. Another way would be to use a board on top of the rafters / purlins. The sheets are too flexible to put weight on them. If you really need to get on top of the sheets (e.g. to clean them at a later stage) you can put a drop cloth down, then a large sheet or plank that goes across a few sheets / purlins so it spreads the load. Thanks, Kurt.
@paulliddle7483Ай бұрын
@@sunnysidenz Hi, thank you for replying. I will be trying to fit polycarbonate roofing sheets . I’ve been racking my mind on how to reach to fasten them down . The roof dimensions are 2.6 metres x 10.6 metres. As the sheets need to overlap. The last fixing is left, for the next sheet to go over . That’s when I’m wondering how to fix down? If that makes sense?
@elsplace896 Жыл бұрын
This explained so well. Do I need to get a certain thickness to be able to cut with tin snips or a hand saw? I don't have a power circular saw. Thank you.
@sunnysidenz Жыл бұрын
Hi there :) Tin snips will cut through one sheet at a time. To use a handsaw, you can do about 2-6 sheets. Thanks, Kurt.
@elsplace896 Жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz Thank you
@elsplace896 Жыл бұрын
Is that 6 mm thick? I really don't want to have to buy a saw. Sorry to be a pest.
@sunnysidenz Жыл бұрын
It's 0.8mm thick, but has the corrugations so retains its rigidity.
@elsplace896 Жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz Perfect, thanks.
@lot59532 жыл бұрын
You should show how you nailed it down and what kind of screws did you use
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we do have another video showing that, feel free to check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/omXZhmCgmcaJj5o
@lot59532 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz thanks. I will check out the video
@khiz57554 жыл бұрын
What about noise when its raining and will this get hot in summer and cold in winter ?
@sunnysideoutdoorroofing22094 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Yes there is more noise from this than from an insulated roof/ceiling inside the house. It will allow all light and heat through (if it's clear) so can get hot under the sun. It will stay the same temperature as anywhere outside during winter, since it is outside. Unless you're going to enclose the walls and keep heat in. Regards, Kurt.
@user-yh9yj7to1u2 жыл бұрын
Great work, I watched very carefully your video and was wondering how you fixed the other end bearings to the eaves? Appreciate it if you could give me a hint, thanks
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we put a wallplate (beam) along the wall underneath the eave, and then attached the rafters to that with rafter hangers :)
@user-yh9yj7to1u2 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz many thanks 🙏, in my house there is an existing beam immediately fixed underneath the eave, not fixed to the wall under eave, in this case how should I attached the rafters to the existing beam? Do I also use brackets to fix the rafters to the beam? Cheers
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
No worries. Yes you should be able to attach the rafters to that using rafter hangers. However, you need to ensure this beam is strong enough to support the rafters and roof, including with wind load. In some cases, you may need to add additional support to that beam, i.e. adding extra rafters from the house to the eave to support. Cheers.
@user-yh9yj7to1u2 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz Glad to hear that, you might have known Fresco Canopies & Awnings, and they built my canopy years ago and I noted the canopy is attached to the eave by a 50mm x 90mm beam fixed underneath along the eave, NOT to the wall, and I think the beam can be strong as long as it is screwed to the original solid timber inside the eave. My plan now is to extend a bit more deck and then build a pergola with polycarbonate roofing. Your video provided a good reference for me. I also watched other videos that show the beam is fixed to the wall underneath the eave like yours, however, the difference is that their rafters are put on top of the beam and then fastened with brackets and my ones are underneath the beam. Practically it would be great if I would be able to attach the rafters to the existing beam using hangers.
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes I know Fresco. The rafter hangers will allow you to attach the rafters directly into a beam.
@rciszkowski5 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, good video, many thanks. Just a question, how did you seal this white pipe on the top, did you make a notch around it and fit a sheet from the top ? did u seal it with a silicon or something stronger ? Thanks mate !
@sunnysidenz5 жыл бұрын
Hi there, no worries :) I didn't actually seal around this one. I just cut the hole in the polycarbonate as close as possible to the shape of the pipe. We do get a very small amount of water through, mainly from rain landing on the sheet above the pipe and running down. But it didn't matter in this particular installation as there is a planter box on the deck directly below. The best way to stop this is to get a plumbing vent flashing. It's a sleeve/boot that slips over the pipe. The you run the sheet above the pipe over the flashing, and the bottom edge of the flashing sits on top of the sheet below the pipe. A bit hard to explain but if you search for plumbing vent flashing you'll see what I mean. Thanks! Kurt.
@Natedavis44444 жыл бұрын
Great video! What size screws do you recommend to secure the roofing panels? Also, did you pre-drill each hole?
@sunnysidenz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan :) We recommend 50mm for the corrugated or Greca profiles, and 65mm for a 5-Rib profile (higher rib). You don't need to pre-drill each hole with our One Shot fasteners or Multipurpose fasteners. These have their own cutting wings that cut an expansion hole at the same time. Thanks, Kurt.
@shahjalalentertainment7 ай бұрын
talent Bari
@caroleveseaman62105 ай бұрын
We had an idiot install, and the first panel, he put the screws in the valley of the sheets instead of the peaks. He's obviously gone, and I need to finish it myself. How do I repair the holes in the valley, please
@sunnysidenz5 ай бұрын
Ah that's a shame, there's no easy way to fix it. It would be good if you could flip the sheet over but most sheets only have UV protection on one side, so that would expose the unprotected side. You can't glue or silicone as it looks bad and will eventually work loose. Your best option is to put some screws in where he's drilled the holes and hopefully the washer is sealed enough that it doesn't leak. Make sure the hole is big enough to allow for expansion too. All the best with it!
@deleted1070 Жыл бұрын
What is the life of Polycarbonate Sheets ? Will they turn yellow ?
@sunnysidenz Жыл бұрын
Hi there, here are the full warranty details for these particular sheets sunnyside.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SUNCOVER_Warranty.pdf
@DrThinkfuture5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. How did you manage getting the vent through the polycarbonate so it doesn't leak?
@sunnysidenz5 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks for the comment. You can get metal flashings (plumbing vent flashings) for this purpose. Because this one was very close to the eave, I didn't need to put the overlapping sheet over the top end of the flashing (you normally do). The top end of my flashing just sat under the eave nicely. I hope that helps. Thanks, Kurt - Sunnyside.
@finesse15705 жыл бұрын
Probably a dumb question but I can’t tell from the video but do you think rain will sheed away if I build a perfectly flat roof and out the plastic panels on top?
@sunnysidenz5 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks for the question :) You definitely need some sort of fall/slope. A minimum of 5 degrees is recommended. If you don't have a slope, the rain will sit on top of the sheets, and eventually come through the joins. If there's enough water there it can even make the sheets bow and curve inwards. Hope that helps! Kurt
@sharonpetty69384 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz Do you have a link to a How-To Video that would help us make your recommended slope on an existing flat roof attached to my brick house?
@sunnysidenz4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sharon. I don't have a video for that, but there are a couple of options. You could see if you could drop one end of the structure. Depending on how it's built, it may be possible. But usually the better option is to put extra purlins on top, in varying thicknesses. I.e. a 150x50 on its edge at the high end, then a 100x50 on its edge, then 50x50, down to 0. This can work depending on the length. Feel free to email photos to info@sunnyside.co.nz and I can take a look. Thanks, Kurt.
@gusemery54752 жыл бұрын
I’ve installed grey polycarbonate but looks too clear when I double them up it looks grey can I double them up?
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gus, I wouldn't recommend doubling them up. It will never be completely sealed so eventually you'd get debris/sediment/mould in there which you wouldn't be able to get out. You could put a shade cloth underneath, that may help, and you can remove it when necessary. Regards, Kurt.
@gusemery54752 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz thanks mate
@shamilahashir5 жыл бұрын
We don’t have 5degree slope on our pergola, how can we add one if we plan to add the polycarbonate sheet ?
@sunnysidenz5 жыл бұрын
Hi Shamila, thanks for your question. You can either use purlins (the ones going across at right angles to the sheets) of different sizes. I.e. large at the top end, going to small at the bottom end. That will create some slope. Or if it's possible, to lower one entire end of the structure. I hope that helps! Kurt
@amyp1123 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem! We have snow here but my pergola has no slope. Great question
@amyp1123 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz you just solved a huge problem I had! So no need to raise or lower an end of the whole pergola structure if using different size purlins to create slope? Thanks
@a6player4 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Would you by any chance know where I could buy wider sheets (I’m located in NY)? All I came across is 26 inches wide x 12 feet. Thank you
@sunnysidenz4 жыл бұрын
Hi there! We're based in New Zealand so I'm not sure about where to buy in the US. However a standard width is about 26-34 inches (660mm - 860mm). There's no places that do them wider here, might be the same there too :) Regards, Kurt.
@gnarlyification3 жыл бұрын
Did you apply any flashing to the end sides (ie parallel to the corrugations)? If so, what did you use? Thanks.
@sunnysideoutdoorroofing22093 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we didn't use barge cappings on the side of this structure, but we do have polycarbonate barge cappings suitable for this. Or you can use normal metal flashings available from most hardware stores. Thanks, Kurt.
@astanfartin164711 ай бұрын
ty
@sunnysidenz10 ай бұрын
You're welcome :)
@amyp1123 жыл бұрын
Would there have to be a high slope in an area where we get snow here in Indiana, US? Thanks!
@sunnysidenz3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, yes you'd definitely want a steeper pitch in snow prone areas. You'd also want to reduce the purlin spacings to 600mm max. Thanks :) Kurt.
@amyp1123 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz thank you so much!
@Flashbax3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I think I've stuffed up my install. The 50mm domed screws made for the polycarb like yours are too long and go through the timber and and poke through underneath. My timber is too narrow. I need 40mm screws but I don't see anywhere that sell them with the domed tops. Could I use non-domed screws instead that have the rubber seal? 😭
@sunnysidenz3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, unfortunately you won't be able to use fasteners that just have the flat rubber seal. The washer generally isn't big enough to go over the expansion hole, and the flat seal won't form to the corrugation without squashing the sheet. I haven't seen anywhere that supplies 40mm screws with dome washers. I do know you can buy the washers by themselves, so perhaps you could buy some shorter screws and put the washers on them. I'd be worried about your purlins though if they're only thin. Normally we'd recommend at least a 45mm which would mean the screws don't poke through the bottom and they should be strong enough to support the roof in the wind etc. Thanks, Kurt.
@Flashbax3 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz thanks Kurt. I managed to find 40mm and added domes on manually. At the overlap of each panel, do you have to place a screw here at the edge or can you leave it to the next corrugation if it does not fit in with your every three or four screw placement setup?
@sunnysidenz3 жыл бұрын
@@Flashbax Great, glad you found some 40mm ones. You do need to put a screw at the edge on each overlap. Usually the screw pattern is every 4th, 3rd, 3rd. over the 11 corrugations.
@Flashbax3 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz thanks Kurt for the prompt replies. All the best.
@jennifersayers80414 жыл бұрын
Hi from Ireland, I'm waiting on a greenhouse I bought and I'm a slight bit worried about the polycarbonate sheets that I chose for it, it's the same as yours I think. I just wondered, we do get some awful wind storms here living on the coast, would you say it would be ok in the storms? There's no shelter here and I'm worried lol
@sunnysideoutdoorroofing22094 жыл бұрын
Hi Jennifer. No worries. It depends on the storm :) They aren't as strong as Coloursteel or metal roofing, so at a certain strength of wind, will get ripped off. I would suggest putting plenty of fasteners in to give it extra support. Regards, Kurt.
@jennifersayers80414 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@adrianr84864 жыл бұрын
You didn't add the horizontal plastic closures??
@sunnysideoutdoorroofing22094 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we don't use them here in NZ. That's generally only used in the US. We do have a foam infill that we use in certain situations, such as under a sofit etc. Thanks, Kurt.
@adrianr84864 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysideoutdoorroofing2209 ah ok! I was just wondering. I just bought some im working on my pergola, gling to add some 1x4 first. Greetings from Texas friend. Thanks for the video.
@sunnysideoutdoorroofing22094 жыл бұрын
@@adrianr8486 No worries :) Hope you're doing well over there! Kurt.
@jackier773710 ай бұрын
Can you walk on it if you have to make a repair?
@sunnysidenz10 ай бұрын
Hi there, you can't walk directly on it, it's too flexible for that. But you can put walk boards down, e.g. a plank, or a thick sheet of plywood. I'd put a sheet/drop cloth down first so the timber doesn't scratch it. Hope that helps! Kurt.
@jackier773710 ай бұрын
@@sunnysidenz very helpful. That's what I was thinking. It's high - 14 feet. Too scary for me, but hopefully I can find a local roofer who will take on a smaller job.
@amyp1123 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a way to install these and get around a building permit. It can’t be nearly as heavy as shingles, etc.
@Reddylion6 жыл бұрын
nice.
@alexeyorlov96392 жыл бұрын
How many mm rise per linear meter ?did not catch it
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Hi Alexey, it's 88mm rise per lineal meter. Thanks, Kurt.
@elian27025 жыл бұрын
HI! Great Job! how thick the pólbonate is in mm?
@sunnysidenz4 жыл бұрын
Hi Elian, they're 0.8mm thick in a corrugated profile. Thanks, Kurt.
@rainbowcat835 жыл бұрын
What kind of tool do you use to tighten the screw? Thank in advance.
@sunnysidenz5 жыл бұрын
Hi there, no worries. You use a cordless drill with a 5/16" nut setter (hex head driver). Thanks, Kurt.
@eierund5 жыл бұрын
Can you walk on this roof so you can clean it?
@sunnysidenz5 жыл бұрын
You can't walk on it directly, but you can use walk boards at least 2m long to spread the load across the sheets. Thanks, Kurt.
@sparkyhughes1314 жыл бұрын
By how much did you overlap the sheets, 2 or 3 channels ?
@sunnysideoutdoorroofing22094 жыл бұрын
Hi there, they're overlapped one full corrugation. It works out to be about 1.5 corrugations, as one edge of the sheet is a half corrugation and the other is a full corrugation. The important thing is that the full corrugation is on top, to minimise sediment getting in the join. There's a diagram on page 2 of the installation instructions - sunnyside.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SUNCOVER_LASERLITE_1000_Installation.pdf. Thanks, Kurt.
@user-yh9yj7to1u2 жыл бұрын
Would like to know what the height of this pergola is?
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, it's approx. 2.5m off the deck.
@user-yh9yj7to1u2 жыл бұрын
@@sunnysidenz Thanks 🙏
@truenorthdrone71395 жыл бұрын
Dear Sunnyside Clear Roofing, Could i use this product on a Home made camper roof . Thanks
@sunnysidenz5 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks for the question. Would you be using it as a skylight for an insulated camper. I.e. over an internal living area? The only thing with single skinned polycarbonate is that it does get condensation, similar to single glazed glass. So you'd get some drips in the living area. You'd probably be better off going for Twinwall, see www.twinwall.co.nz for details. This is insulated and prevents condensation. Thanks, Kurt.
@gerardosantos4956 Жыл бұрын
What would you charge for a job like this?
@sunnysidenz Жыл бұрын
Hi there, we don't do installations, we only supply the roofing. Thanks, Kurt.
@santagonzalez49896 жыл бұрын
Hi will these sheet hold sun and rain I would like a tan color, yours look beautiful.
@sunnysidenz6 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks for your comment. They do hold the rain (5 deg pitch recommended) so the water runs off correctly. They also have a 99.5% UV protective coating, to stop the sun from breaking the sheet down. I hope that helps! Feel free to look at our website, www.sunnyside.co.nz Thanks, Kurt.
@santagonzalez49896 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information...I live in Florida will it hold a hurricane?
@sunnysidenz6 жыл бұрын
Not sure about that! It would probably depend more on the supporting structure and whether that would hold a hurricane. Here is a link for the wind ratings: sunnyside.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Laserlite-2000P-Data-Sheet-Sunnyside.pdf
@abdultayyab4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Can I use this under my deck as a drainage system?
@sunnysidenz4 жыл бұрын
Hi Abdul, thanks for your message. Yes you can use it underneath a deck, we've used it in plenty of applications like that. You just need to make sure it still has adequate slope/fall to one side. Thanks, Kurt.
@abdultayyab4 жыл бұрын
Sunnyside Clear Roofing thank you
@tehnoplus13 жыл бұрын
what kind a tape is used?
@sunnysidenz3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, it's called noise stop tape. It's a closed cell foam that is 3mm thick and 25mm wide, with a sticky side to hold it down. It's available on our website at www.sunnyside.co.nz Thanks, Kurt.
@pragnayroofings64362 жыл бұрын
what is the name of tape, pl
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, it's called noise stop tape and is a 25mm x 3mm foam tape (sunnyside.co.nz/product/noise-stop-tape/).
@franciscomixan63706 жыл бұрын
How much weight of snow can hold?
@sunnysidenz6 жыл бұрын
Hi Gabby, thanks for your question. It can hold over 200kg per m2 of roofing. The main thing is that the structure underneath can support that. Usually with snow prone areas you'll put the purlins at 600mm apart, or even closer depending on area. Thanks, Kurt
@jameswebster10706 жыл бұрын
Gabby M.
@flexbella61873 жыл бұрын
Please where can I buy this...
@sunnysidenz3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, this is available for delivery New Zealand-wide. Feel free to visit www.sunnyside.co.nz Thanks :)
@doug82375 жыл бұрын
How well does this hold up to snow
@sunnysidenz5 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug, thanks for your question. It can hold over 200kg per m2 of roofing. The main thing is that the structure underneath can support that. Usually with snow prone areas you'll put the purlins at 600mm apart, or even closer depending on area. Thanks, Kurt.
@doug82375 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the response. Good to know.
@amyp1123 жыл бұрын
@@doug8237 I had the same question and the slope is very important. Many of these videos show flat roofs.
@anthonymejia4462 жыл бұрын
Where I can get the sheets?
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, you can purchase them from www.sunnyside.co.nz Thanks
@jnorthrup1020Ай бұрын
where are your closer strips? Don't just use tape!
@sunnysidenzАй бұрын
I have foam infill strips up the top, in between the soffit and the top of the sheet to stop water being blown back. You don't need to use them anywhere else on an open structure. The only other place you might use them is down the bottom, if you're enclosing the sides and want to stop water and debris coming in the gaps. But if the sides are open then there's no point.
@alexeyorlov96392 жыл бұрын
What's your website ?
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
It's www.sunnyside.co.nz
@RAUSHANKUMAR-mc5tg3 жыл бұрын
what is cost of sheet per square feet..?Plzz reply.
@sunnysidenz3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, these sheets work out to be roughly $14 NZD per square metre. Note: We are an NZ based company so can only sell within NZ. Thanks, Kurt.
@mrloverman2.04 жыл бұрын
This type of roof is better installed in an area far away from the equator.
@believer2010ful Жыл бұрын
Why ?
@chrism23502 жыл бұрын
CUT WIRH A SAW HAHAH
@sunnysidenz2 жыл бұрын
Yes we've done it thousands of times :)
@oakridgeboy20234 жыл бұрын
Inches dude come on
@AquaLew4 жыл бұрын
Use google to convert from metric to inches. Come on... Geez, smh