Suntuf Polycarbonate Roofing Installation Guide

Suntuf polycarbonate panels are square.

Suntuf polycarbonate roofing installation guide.

Suntuf corrugated polycarbonate sheet lightweight impact resistant corrugated sheets for year round use enjoy outdoor spaces year round rain or shine with the leading corrugated roofing product for diy home improvement projects. Follow local codes at all times. Remove all sticker immediately after installation. 8 10 12 standard and 14 16 available in some colors profiles by special order.

The suntuf sheet should be placed and installed without any stresses. Suntuf is supported on the structure via purlins these are the bearers that run left to right along the width of the roof the maximum purlin spacing for the corrugated profile is 800mm centres on the first and last purlins and 1 meter centres for the intermediate purlins. Roof pitch should be 5 87mm per 1000mm or greater make sure the uv protected side faces out. A uv layer on the polycarbonate protect the sheet from premature breakdown.

Lay the suntuf panel to overlap metal panels on both sides. Before installation check local building codes for relevant specifi cations and recommendations. Sheets will arrive with labels showing this side up and it is very important to install the sheets in the correct orientation. Suntuf sunlite twinwall installation guide and tips see the official installation guide for suntuf sunlite twin wall here or read on for a few other tips and tricks for planning and installing suntuf sunlite twinwall polycarbonate sheeting.

Fastener spacing and application is the same except that fasteners are to be installed in the corrugation valleys as opposed to the crests. Allow for the sheet to overhang the lower purlin by 50 mm. Snow wind and weather loads should be considered when designing the slope degree of your structure min.