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Improve and decorate your suburban area with a transparent roof!

Transparent roof produced in Israel by a large concern PALRAM (Palram Industries ltd). This non-flammable, lightweight and durable material is easy to install and has a lot of applications.

With the help of transparent corrugated board, you can find a use for hitherto unexplored corners suburban area- build a veranda or greenhouse. A transparent roof will make areas more comfortable and all-weather adjoining territory- parking or veranda.

Transparent corrugated board

We offer two profile options:

Specifications

There are two coverage options:

1. Transparent roof- has a lilac hue, perfectly filters UV radiation, but passes through Sun rays.
2. smoky roof- shaded tint, protects from UV radiation and stops bright sunlight, but lets through daylight.

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Photo of a transparent profiled sheet

	Greenhouse

Universal application

Application with other roofing materials

Hemming ceilings

By choosing as roofing transparent material, you can turn the roof of any building into a kind of masterpiece: often in this way they decorate a veranda, greenhouse or living room. In external architecture, a similar approach is implemented when arranging gazebos, sheds or roofs of summer houses.

What is a transparent roof made of - materials

For the manufacture of a transparent roof, a number of materials are used, which may differ in their technical and operational characteristics. Gable transparent roofs are mainly made of plexiglass, which, in its transparency, is usually very similar to glass, but has a structure similar to that of polymers. A closer examination reveals that plexiglass is often referred to as a variety of materials.

Among them are transparent polyvinyl chloride and polystyrene, acrylic glass and transparent polycarbonate. The last two varieties transparent coating for the roof require more detailed consideration, since transparent roofs are mainly equipped from them.

Acrylic roof glass

It is this material that is most often understood as plexiglass. It is also called polymethylacrylate and plexiglass. Acrylic glass is characterized by high light transmission, strength, elasticity. The plexiglass roof is able to tolerate mechanical stress well. The weight of plexiglass is half that of traditional silicate glass.

In the vast majority of cases, it is used to decorate greenhouses, greenhouses, arched roofs, vaults, transparent metal tiles, etc. The thickness of acrylic glass sheets can be 1-25mm. It can have a smooth or corrugated surface, which facilitates decorative glazing. Acrylic glass due to tinting in the mass can be given different shades (greenish, turquoise, silver, etc.)

Canopy Polycarbonate

Most best option to create a transparent roof. Polycarbonate has good strength and elasticity: its breakage resistance is 150-200 times higher than ordinary silicate glass. The cellular variety of polycarbonate, among other things, also has outstanding thermal insulation performance, which is comparable to the level of insulation of metal-plastic and aluminum windows. With its help, mansard roofs are quite often equipped.

The level of safety of polycarbonate roofs is very high. They are able to retain heat well and prevent the penetration of ultraviolet radiation. A transparent roof for a canopy made of polycarbonate has the same presentable appearance as glass structures, with much simpler installation work Oh.

Contrary to popular belief about the perniciousness of using polycarbonate panels as a transparent material for the roof of greenhouses (they, they say, have a bad effect on plants), this material can be safely used. The fact is that plants develop not thanks to ultraviolet, but to visible rays, which are transmitted by polycarbonate without any loss of spectrum. The same applies to energy-saving double-glazed windows, from which greenhouses can also be built.

Along with the advantages, the polymer transparent tile for roofing has some weak sides. She is afraid of abrasive influences and scratches much faster than ordinary glass. Besides, polymer materials have a fairly large coefficient of thermal expansion. This feature must be taken into account during installation work in order to avoid sad consequences during further operation.

Roof covering made of metal-plastic and aluminum

Along with polymers, modern double-glazed windows can be used as a transparent roofing material for a canopy. In some situations, when the roof structure contributes to this, the use of metal-plastic windows or front aluminum is allowed. When choosing a suitable profile system special attention is paid to the conformity of its design and features of the attic roof. This is especially true for the possibility of arranging a drainage drainage system in the case of a corner or horizontal mounting. This question is usually relevant for those windows that will open: blind structures usually do not have such problems. In systems without opening elements, special attention should be paid to ensuring that the connecting nodes are as tight as possible.

To create a transparent roof from modern double-glazed windows, it is recommended to use the so-called. "safety glazing", where a special film or triplex is used to armor the glass. To glaze the roof with a metal-plastic or aluminum profile, you will need the help of professionals. Fortunately, at present there are enough qualified specialists involved in solving such issues. If you want to do everything yourself, then the best option in this case, it is the use of plastic for the roof as a material for a transparent roof. The main thing is to pre-pass the appropriate theoretical training.

How to equip a transparent roof made of cellular polycarbonate

The most popular option for a transparent roof is the construction of cellular polycarbonate. In the absence of experience with similar material before the construction of a large roof structure it is recommended to practice on less complex structures, such as a roof for a greenhouse or a small opening in the ceiling of a living room. You can also start by making a transparent canopy over the porch or covering the gazebo.

In the course of such work, you can gain experience in handling polycarbonate, which will make it possible to take on more complex structures. For these purposes, both completely transparent roofing materials for canopies and tinted cellular polycarbonate can be used.

The work itself is divided into the following stages:

1. Creation of a supporting structure. A rigid and reliable frame will become the key to the reliability of the entire roof. It is important to understand that to abuse too thick load-bearing beams when creating a transparent roof does not follow. Typically, such frames are equipped with 60x40 or 60x80 mm rafter beams.
2. Rafter fastening. The distance between the axes of the products should be 1.01 m: this indicator corresponds to the width of the polycarbonate sheet. equipping truss system under a transparent roof, it is important to remember that the indicator of the minimum allowable slope angle for such structures is at the level of 50 degrees. To ensure optimal drainage, this parameter can increase to 100 or more degrees.
3. Fastening over the rafters of the connecting and end profiles. They are sold at the same points of sale as polycarbonate sheets. The selection of profile dimensions is carried out with a focus on the thickness and dimensions of polycarbonate.
4. Set limiters for sheets. They are fixed 20 mm from the edge of the profiles.

After the construction of the supporting structure, the direct laying of polycarbonate begins:

• Pasting the sides of polycarbonate sheets with adhesive tape. This is done in order to protect the material from solar radiation, which is reflected from the main surface.
• The upper face of the polycarbonate is also equipped with adhesive tape, and the lower one with perforated adhesive tape. Thus, the internal chambers are protected from debris, dust and dirt.
• When using polycarbonate sheets with special protective treatment from ultraviolet exposure, it is very important not to mix up the sides when laying. For ease of installation, the side with protection is usually additionally marked.
• Mounting plates on the profile. It is important that the gap between the edge of the polycarbonate and the edge of the profile is at least 5 mm. In this way, protection against damage to the material in the event of thermal expansion is achieved. If this moment is missed, the sheets may crack or deform when heated.
• Fixing profile fastening plates and cleaning sheets from the protective film. If a protective film not removed in time, then it can stick to polycarbonate under the influence of the sun. At the same stage, plugs are installed on the ends of the sheets.

If all the above procedures are carried out correctly, the joints of polycarbonate sheets turn out to be quite tight: ordinary rain or snow is not terrible for them. Additional processing using silicone sealant or waterproofing mastic is required only for the joints of the roof and load-bearing elements.

How to care for a transparent roof

In order for the transparent roof made of polycarbonate to serve as long as possible, it must be properly looked after. The presentability of the appearance of such a design and the ability to illuminate is guaranteed only when it is perfect cleanliness. To do this, it is necessary to regularly remove debris, branches, dust, traces of rain and snow from the surface of the transparent roof. This is especially true in autumn and winter, when climatic influences on the roof are especially intense. At the same time, despite the rather large complexity of installation work and the high cost of the material, such a design can very effectively decorate any building, house, cottage or gazebo.

Even 20-30 years ago, a transparent roof was expressed in a reverent whisper, considering it an unusual invention. Now they talk about it out loud, and not only creative people who want to stand out due to a special roof. Roof made of transparent materials affordable option home decorations.

Transparent roof: features and applications

The roof of transparent materials is constructed according to the post-transom system. In other words, the frame is assembled from aluminum profiles, and the space between them is closed with glass or other building materials.

A roof that transmits light can be one of the following unusually shaped structures:

• arch;

  Transparent roof in the form of an arch creates special atmosphere therefore suitable for relaxation areas, such as swimming pools

• slope at an angle;

  Transparent shed roof, despite its routine, looks decent

• dome;

  The transparent roof in the form of a dome is amazing and is perceived as something grandiose.

• pyramid;

  The transparent roof in the form of a pyramid seems to be directed towards the light

• polygon.

  Polygonal transparent roof can ordinary house turn into a real work of art

Most often, a transparent roof is made for such buildings and places as:

• winter Garden;

  The winter garden under a transparent roof does not leave anyone indifferent

• exit to the balcony or street;

  The transparent roof over the porch does not add weight to the house, unlike metal

• greenhouse;

  A greenhouse under a transparent roof does not make one doubt whether the plants have enough light

• alcove;

  Transparent roof over the gazebo always seems special

• two separate houses that need to be combined.

  A glass roof connects two buildings

Having decided to build a roof through which the sun will look into the house, you need to be ready for a comprehensive design of the lighting system. The question needs to be analyzed in terms of operational properties premises and climate features in the area where construction is planned.

The transparent roof catches the eye, like a crystal vase, and amazes with its amazing lightness, but it has a number of features that affect the operation of the entire structure:

• in summer hours under a transparent roof it becomes hot, like in a tropical climate zone, therefore, in the warm season, such a roof must be protected from increased exposure to the sun;
• when constructing a transparent structure, the lower rows of the material cannot be blocked by the upper ones, as happens during the construction of a slate roof, which means that all seams have to be additionally isolated from moisture;
• transparent material is fraught with some danger, because being extremely fragile, it can break and injure people inside the room;
• a transparent surface, like a magnet, attracts dust, which is why its main property - the ability to freely transmit light - may become weaker over time.

Advantages of translucent roofing

A transparent roof has the following significant advantages:

Types of transparent roof

The translucent roof happens:

• polycarbonate (from cellular polycarbonate);
• glass (laminated or acrylic glass);
• plastic (from profiled PVC);
• fiberglass (made of polyester reinforced with fiberglass).

polycarbonate roof

Cellular polycarbonate can be used to build a roof for any structure, including a gazebo, greenhouse and porch.

Cellular polycarbonate is also called cellular because of its special structure.

The roof made of cellular material is famous for the following advantages:

• attractive appearance obtained by dyeing polycarbonate in various colors;
• light weight, contributing to the creation of an elegant and airy appearance of the building;
• resistance to mechanical stress, which makes the material immune to snow and hail;
• soundproofing at the proper level.

The roof made of cellular polycarbonate looks colorful, because it can be different in color

When constructing a roof, polycarbonate sheets are interconnected with special docking profiles made of aluminum or plastic.

The roof is rarely covered with plain glass, because this material can easily break and cause serious harm to health. Instead, they actively use triplex, that is, laminated glass, and plexiglass, which is also called acrylic.

The glass roof looks like a window to the sky

Triplex is produced by pressing two sheets of glass. Multi-layer building product passes heat treatment and is covered with a protective film, due to which it acquires special properties: It cannot be cut or drilled.

Triplex is so strong that when damaged, it does not turn into a mountain of sharp fragments. It crumbles into granules that remain on the film.

Triplex is able to withstand heavy loads due to its multi-layer

Acrylic glass (plexiglass) is superior to ordinary glass, as it has the following advantages:

• 5 times stronger than traditional glass;
• 2 times lighter than ordinary glass;
• not afraid of ultraviolet;
• does not fade in the sun;
• ideal for complex structures (arches or domes).

Plexiglas is most often used in the construction of arched structures.

Profiled PVC is a plastic copy of a metal corrugated sheet, which exactly repeats its parameters and shape.

Profiled PVC is similar to corrugated board, but differs in transparency

Profiled transparent PVC sheets have the following positive characteristics:

• chemical inertness;
• immunity to mechanical stress;
• moisture protection.

When covering the roof with profiled PVC sheets, steel profiles should be used as rafters.

During the construction of the roof, profiled PVC is fixed on steel rafters.

Polyester roof

Glass fiber reinforced polyester is an alloy of polyester resins and glass fibers. In other words, the material is fiberglass and looks like slate, though transparent.

Transparent slate is not only sheet, but also rolled

The advantages of transparent reinforced polyester are:

• a variety of forms, as the material is flat or wavy, sheet or rolled;
• economical consumption;
• convenient installation;
• wide scope;
• low price;
• high temperature resistance.

Reinforced polyester is indispensable in the construction of greenhouses, sheds, recreation areas and individual roof sections of complex configuration.

A transparent slate roof looks prettier than the roof from asbestos-cement analogue

Do-it-yourself transparent roof

The choice of a transparent material requires an individual approach to the construction of the roof. If you build a glass roof by analogy with a metal one, then it simply will not withstand the load.

Mounting Features

Before glazing the roof, it is necessary to find suitable rafters. Steel profiles are suitable for large spans, aluminum profiles for medium spans, and PVC profiles for small spans.

When constructing a transparent roof, some points should be considered:

Most often with their own hands over country house build a polycarbonate roof. Step by step, this process is as follows:

1. From the rafters with a section of 6x8 cm, a frame is erected under a transparent roofing material. A distance of 104 cm is maintained between each extreme and adjacent element. And the rafters in the central part of the supporting structure of the roof are 101 cm apart. This gap is dictated by the width of the polycarbonate sheets. on the roof with large area lay out the boards of the crate.

   The rafters are placed so that it is convenient to fix the polycarbonate

2. Profiles (connecting, end and ridge) are fixed on the rafter legs or crate (if it was made). In size, they should fit polycarbonate sheets.
3. The supporting roof system is supplemented with limiters. They are placed at a distance of 2–3 cm from the edge of the profiles and fixed with rivets.
4. Polycarbonate sheets are inserted into the grooves of the profiles. At the same time, 5 mm of free space is left between the material and the connecting elements.

   Polycarbonate sheets are assembled in a single row using connecting profiles

5. On the side surface polycarbonate panels are glued with adhesive tape. For the bottom edge use perforated adhesive tape, and for the upper one - the usual one. This little trick will protect the transparent roof from the reflected rays of the sun, and also clog the cells of the material so that insects do not get into them and dust does not get into them.
6. Removed from fixed polycarbonate protective covering. Plugs are mounted on a transparent roof. The joints between the bearing profiles and sheets of material are coated with silicone mastic.

Video: an example of building a transparent slate roof

How to half glaze a roof

If you have an idea to glaze only half of the roof, then it is best to use a combination of metal profiled sheet and profiled PVC. Such materials look good together and are mounted in the same way: the lateral overlap is performed in one wave, and the longitudinal overlap is 10–15 cm; roofing screws with pucks.

As an option, one roof slope can be covered with a metal profiled sheet, and the other with polyvinyl chloride. It is also a good idea to alternate these materials, creating a kind of chessboard on the roof.

A good combination of slate with reinforced polyester is considered. Wherein transparent material you can close only one strip on the roof slope.

The combination of asbestos-cement and transparent slate will help illuminate the space under the extensive roof

How to build a pyramid roof

To make a transparent pyramid-shaped roof that is simple in design, you need to prepare 4 mauerlat bars, 4 diagonal rafters, a rack and a bed.

1. Assemble from four beams and fix the upper trim on the top of the walls.
2. Using steel corners 2 mm thick and self-tapping screws, fix the diagonal rafters at the corners of the roof base.
3. Connect the upper ends of the rafters to the rack coming from the floor in the room.

   The frame of the pyramid roof necessarily includes a rack and sprigs

4. Place one additional board between the diagonal rafters.
5. Reinforce the corner rafters with the help of sprigs, which are attached to the middle with their upper end rafter leg, and the bottom - to the top trim board.
6. Cut out 4 triangles from transparent roofing material and fix them on the rafters.

   The cap is put on the top of the pyramid roof so that moisture does not seep through it.

Photo gallery: airy transparent roofs

Wanting to make the space under the roof more illuminated, you can make the middle of the roof transparent comfort zone recreation Half-glazed roof can combine a living space and a gazebo Under a transparent roof, you can leave a car in the yard In a room with a swimming pool, both walls and roof can be transparent Transparent roof over the passage between two buildings, made in the form of an arch, expands the space Transparent roof in the form of a dome is often created high above ground level The transparent glass roof of an ordinary house turns into a luxurious mansion

For such an interesting undertaking as the construction of a transparent roof, you need to take it with inspiration. A roof that transmits light is built using a special technology, but it will shine in the rays of the sun and the glory of its owner - a jack of all trades.

A transparent roof has been a leader in private housing construction for several years, but in our country it is not yet so common. Most often, our developers are limited to the construction of such roofs for summer garden, terraces, rooms with indoor pools, less often transparent roofs are built for patios. The shapes of such roofs are also not striking in our country, usually they are pyramids, polygons and domes.

Transparent roofing is commonly used to cover swimming pools, gazebos, winter garden, greenhouse structures, sheds.

Of the materials used for work, plexiglass, polycarbonate, special corrugated PVC slate, natural glass, double-glazed windows. For the construction of such roofs, a post-transom system is used, which is erected from an aluminum profile.

In our article we will consider what it is, what materials can be used for work. In addition, we will tell you how to make a similar roof with your own hands. Our experts will help you decide on, tell you which criteria in the manufacture are decisive.

Safety and reliability under control

The manufacture of a transparent roof must be planned at the design stage of the whole house, since it differs significantly from the traditional one not only in the materials of manufacture, but also in its design. Unlike conventional roofs, which have a kind of cake of roofing, hydro and thermal insulation, a transparent structure consists of a frame and a translucent, often colorless material that provides penetration sunlight into the room.

Such a roof in itself is not only constructive element, but also great decoration the whole house, it gives the structure lightness and a feeling of airiness, serves effective way providing natural lighting to the premises.

Today, there are several ways to make a roof from a transparent material, but all of them will differ in the following parameters:

1. Design safety. Traditional roofing is quite heavy, which creates certain loads on bearing walls and foundation. You can’t just take and lay sheets of material, you need to carefully consider the entire fastening scheme. Often such a roof is considered even more reliable than the traditional one.
2. Despite the apparent fragility, the roof made of transparent materials is quite reliable and resistant to many adverse conditions. environment. The thickness of the material and its properties are selected in such a way as to successfully withstand wind loads, rain, snowfall, sudden changes in temperature. Sometimes a special strained glass or polymeric materials that are not afraid of mechanical stress and damage.
3. The installation of such a roof is quite complicated, and it is best to trust the specialists, although with strict observance of the technology, such structures can be assembled with your own hands.
4. The cost of a transparent roof is quite high, which, on the one hand, is also an advantage, since its design is done very carefully, because not only aesthetics, but also the safety of those living in the house depend on it.

Construction types

A transparent roof is not just a light-transmitting roof, it is also a variety of designs. There are several large groups that combine the types of such roofs:

The scheme of installation of a transparent roof.

• skylights and skylights;
• structures made of special self-supporting light-transmitting elements;
• light-transmitting structures based on special system profiles.

At the same time, it is possible to make a roof of any shape from profiles, including gable, domed, tent, complex.

Most often there are transparent roofs, which are arranged over balconies, terraces, verandas and which have the shape of a hemisphere, inclined plane, arches, domes. It is possible over the whole house, but this will require impressive costs and labor, careful engineering calculations, although the result is worth it. Such houses are considered to be very economical in operation, since such structures provide natural light almost throughout the day.

Requirements for transparent roofs

The requirements for such structures are quite stringent, among them it is necessary to note such as:

• ensuring standards for lighting premises;
• protection of working areas from bright direct rays of the sun;
• ventilation of the premises of the house, a guarantee of effective smoke removal in case of a fire;
• fast snow removal from the roof surface;
• static strength of the entire structure, providing waterproofing, insulation, vapor barrier, sound absorption.

Such roofs must be protected from penetration. ultraviolet rays. It is desirable to make such a roof with a little shading, which will provide greater comfort to those living in the house. Fully transparent surfaces are best suited for verandas and terraces, although in this case it is recommended to provide some protection, as a greenhouse effect may occur.

Materials for manufacturing

Let's take as an example the most popular materials today, which provide not only high decorative effect, but also excellent reliability of such a design.

1. Plexiglas. This is construction material, which is very close in its performance to traditional glass, but the structure is more like a polymer. Under the name "plexiglass" materials such as acrylic glass, polystyrene, transparent polycarbonate can be hidden, so when choosing such a roofing, you need to figure out exactly what exactly they offer you in the store and what properties this or that material will distinguish.
2. Acrylic glass, or plexiglass, polymethyl acrylate. This is the material that is most often called plexiglass. It is distinguished by high light transmission, transparency, strength and resistance to all kinds of mechanical damage. Specific gravity acrylic glass is half that of silicate glass, which guarantees less stress on supporting structures. It is used for glazing greenhouses, greenhouses, various vaults and arches. Such material is produced with a thickness of one to twenty-five millimeters, the choice will depend on the coverage area and requirements. You can buy ordinary smooth colorless glass, but there are also corrugated, colored variations of it on sale. So, for the house you can install plexiglass with greenish, silvery, bronze hues. It has a tint, and its color does not fade over time, does not fade, does not fade.
3. Polycarbonate is most often used for house roofing. It is unbreakable, very strong and resilient, its strength is about two hundred times greater than that of silicate glass. Houses with transparent polycarbonate roofs look just as good as those with natural glass, but the quality of polycarbonate is much higher. Firstly, installation does not take much time and effort, and secondly, performance characteristics cellular polycarbonate is higher, and the service life is longer.
4. Transparent PVC slate. Such a material, consisting of a durable polymer, is reminiscent of traditional tiles, only completely transparent. In appearance, such slate is no different from silicate glass, but it has greater reliability. It is not so fragile, very resistant to impacts.
5. Double-glazed windows with energy-saving features. These are structures that consist of aluminum or metal-plastic profile and silicate glass with special characteristics. Differ in reliability, availability and functionality.

Advantages of transparent roofs and their disadvantages

As we can see, it is quite possible to make the roof transparent. In addition, we list a few more of its advantages:

• a transparent design visually enlarges the room, giving it space;
• natural light has a beneficial effect on nervous system, which greatly distinguishes it from artificial;
• any adverse weather conditions are not terrible;
• roofs do not rust, they are resistant to mold, fungus, chemicals (even the so-called "acid" rains are not capable of causing harm);
• the appearance becomes not only original, but also individual, very stylish;
• with complete weather protection, terraces can remain accessible to fresh air.

But, like any roofing, a transparent roof has its drawbacks. This is a short service life, which reaches a maximum of fifteen years, the high cost of materials and their installation, the need for careful maintenance (such a roof must be cleaned regularly, otherwise the effect of it will be minimal).

Is it possible to build a transparent roof with your own hands?

Making a transparent roof with your own hands is not so easy, even with careful observance of all recommendations. You need to start with a project. It is worthwhile to clearly define its design, which will depend on the material chosen.

After that, you can proceed with the installation of load-bearing structures, the beams should not be too thick so as not to spoil the appearance, but there is no place for thin ones either, since it is necessary that the structure withstand strong wind loads. Sheets of transparent material are attached last, the method of such attachment will depend on the selected product.

Of course, before you get to work, you need to carefully plan and foresee everything, otherwise your work will be in vain. Therefore, do not rush to get the result faster, but rather think about the quality of the future construction. Your efforts will pay off with a stunning view of the starry sky! Bright impressions!

Since childhood, we all loved to look at the sky, during the day - at the floating clouds, and at night - at the beckoning stars. The sight of clouds and stars calms, balances the soul, and simply improves mood. Now imagine that you are lying at home, on your favorite sofa and admiring not the boring ceiling, but the sky above your head.

Only a transparent roof of your house can give you such a fairy tale. It gives natural light in sunny weather, makes the space open and airy, and modern materials allow you to create a light and, importantly, durable roof of any configuration.

Transparent roof, main types and applications

A whole range of the latest materials for coating and creating a transparent roof is presented on modern market. Among them, their excellent qualities polycarbonate stands out (both monolithic and cellular). Widespread use was made of plexiglass, as well as PVC sheets ("transparent slate"). Roofs made of expensive materials: cellular plexiglass and corrugated cellular polycarbonate.

The translucent roof is aluminum profile filled with a transparent material such as acrylic honeycomb glass. The shape of a transparent roof can be very different: in the form of arches or sloping slopes, as well as domes and pyramids, various polygons and many other shapes.

The transparent roof finds its application for different purposes:

• arrangement of a winter garden, veranda or greenhouse;
• creation of a pool;
• organization of a home observatory;
• connecting galleries of several buildings.

An important role in the creation of the project is played by climatic conditions region, which will significantly affect not only the strength characteristics of the entire structure, but also the organization of overhead lighting.

Translucent roofing, main advantages

Firstly, a transparent roof fills the room with natural light and visually enlarges the space.

Secondly, it not only decorates, but also protects from bad weather.

Thirdly, it does not cause much trouble when using.

The translucent roof is also moisture-proof, durable, resistant to temperature changes, as well as to the impact chemical substances and ultraviolet rays.

Translucent roofs are widely used in suburban construction. They are much lighter glass coatings and are not subject to corrosion.

Translucent roof, installation features

The light weight of such a transparent structure makes the installation of the roof simple and requires conventional tools for processing wood and metal.

If we take into account the characteristics of plastic and its ability to thermoform, it becomes clear that with the help of its heating it is possible to create the most incredible geometric elements and roofs, for example, a transparent dome-shaped terrace roof.

For increase thermal insulation properties For transparent roofs, some manufacturers recommend using plexiglass or monolithic polycarbonate; to improve heat and sound insulation, it is best to use double-glazed windows or cellular polycarbonate.

A transparent roof is often made of polystyrene and polycarbonate without a protective layer, which leads to its clouding after a while. The service life of such a coating is reduced to 2 years. These materials are best used only for interior elements that require transparency.

The translucent roof is simply designed to use cellular polycarbonate, which is also called cellular or channel. It is well suited for covering:

• patio, swimming pool;
• visor or canopy;
• winter garden, greenhouse or greenhouse.

It can also be used:

• for vertical glazing;
• creating transparent light partitions;
• when using skylights.

Today on sale there are transparent panels of the different color. They make translucent roof light and elegant, while providing good sound insulation. This material is 12 times lighter than glass and 200 times stronger!!!

The main disadvantage of cellular polycarbonate is a large rate of thermal expansion.

The panels are interconnected using special connecting profiles made of aluminium, steel or polycarbonate.

For increase operational life service of such panels, make sure that they do not come into contact with metal elements.

Do-it-yourself transparent roof made of cellular polycarbonate

First, we install the supporting structure for the roof. The main steps in creating a roof frame made of transparent or translucent cellular polycarbonate will be the following:

• first we create load-bearing structures and make them rigid and strong so that the roof frame is as reliable as possible;
• since your roof will be transparent, it means that we choose load-bearing rafters that are not very thick (recommendation is 60 x 40 or 60 x 80 mm);
• when fixing the rafters, we take into account that the distance between their central axes would be 1.01 m, which dictates the width of the polycarbonate sheet;

• further, profiles (connecting, end) are attached to the rafters, which must correspond to the dimensions and thickness of the polycarbonate plates, and you can buy them in the same place where polycarbonate is also sold;
• fastening of the plate limiters is carried out at a distance of 20 mm from the edge of the profile.

The minimum slope angle when installing the rafters should be 50 degrees, which corresponds in length to 9 cm per 1 m of the transparent roof structure. And the meaning optimal angle providing the required drainage should be 100 or more.

After installing the frame, we proceed to cover this structure with polycarbonate:

• to protect polycarbonate plates from exposure to reflected sunlight, we stick adhesive tape on their side surfaces;
• we glue a strip of adhesive tape on the upper faces of the sheets, but on the lower face we paste a perforated version of the adhesive tape, which will prevent debris, dust, and insects from entering the internal chambers;
• when using polycarbonate panels treated protective composition(from ultraviolet) they should be laid so that there is a marking on top;
• paying attention to the gaps between the edges of the profile and the polycarbonate plate, we fix the polycarbonate plates in the grooves of the profiles (the gaps must be at least 5 mm to compensate for thermal expansion);
• after fixing the plates with profile fasteners, remove the protective film from the plates and install special plugs.

Next, we process with silicone waterproofing mastic or sealant only the joints of the roof with load-bearing structures. At correct execution of all previous work, the connections between the plates will not require sealing.

So, a transparent roof is very attractive and tempting. constructive solution. But in order to choose desired material to create a translucent roof, you need to consider functional purpose of the building under construction, the expected loads and features of its design. Having provided for all the nuances, you can build your airy dream!