Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic material highly regarded as a strong, sturdy, and lightweight roofing solution. It’s become a popular roofing choice for patios, verandahs, carports, and pergolas across Australia due to the numerous benefits it offers over other traditional roofing options.
For starters, the sheets are lightweight, making it easy to handle and install. Not only will this keep the installers happy, but it also means an overall structurally sound patio due to the low weight of the roofing. Along with being light, they’re also extremely durable! Polycarbonate sheets are designed to withstand the elements, whether it’s harsh sunlight or wild hailstorms. When it comes to fire, polycarbonate sheets come out on top thanks to the sheet's high flame-retardant properties. Due to its sheer strength, polycarbonate is utilised in a range of other products, such as PPE and even riot shields! Furthermore, it is 250 times more resistant to impact than safety glass, showcasing how strong this material really is.
The sheets are also great for letting in the sun whilst keeping up to 99.9% of those harmful UV rays away from your family, ensuring safety in your yard. You can also determine how much of the sunlight transmits through the sheets by choosing appropriate colours! These factors contribute towards an incredible near-unbreakable product that looks as good as it performs.
Things to consider before installing polycarbonate roofing on your patio
Before finalising the decision on your patio roof, it is important to consider not only the environment around you but also your own personal preferences.
For example, if the shade is a big concern for you, then opting for darker colours such as our Laserlite® 2000 Bronze Tint may be more appealing to you. Alternatively, if you’d rather let in more of the natural sunlight without exposing yourself to those harmful UV rays, then the Laserlite® 2000 Clear polycarbonate sheets might be a better option.
If you’re someone who lives in Queensland and suffers from intense climates, then polycarbonate sheets such as our Laserlite® 3000 may be your saving grace. This corrugated polycarbonate roofing sheet features Comfort Cool Technology, which the special properties in the sheet that can reflect up to 50% of the sun’s warmth, keeping your family cooler for longer.
Due to the volatility of Australian weather, one can never be sure what to expect. That’s why in times of uncertainty, it’s ideal to ensure you’re protected no matter what the weather throws at you. If your home finds itself bracing against pelting rain or hailstorms somewhat frequently, then polycarbonate roofing would be far more functional than other roofing alternatives.
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Polycarbonate has a multitude of benefits and is becoming an increasingly popular choice for patio roofing. If you’ve weighed your options and think that polycarbonate is the right choice for you, then grab a free quote today! Still unsure? Our team would be more than happy to help. Give us a call on 1300 165 165 or visit your local store for more information!