You're right. Years ago we had a clear fiberglass deck cover that got hot in summer even in the Seattle area. But now, on the Washington coast, an even cooler and rainier climate, we want a clear deck cover that will let maximum light into the house. We're even hoping to see the stars through it. I think a free-standing one that leaves a gap between it and the house for warm air to escape will work. Our biggest problem is the local "special wind area" that calls for engineering to a 135mph wind speed.
Thank you from the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. Spot on! We have to be careful with this roofing. It's strong, durable but if you trap hot air and/or get heat conduction into the space no good. Ventilation and air flow in the summer, close it up in the winter for mediterranean climates works well. I like the product but it must be used correctly.
Installing light shade cloth in the underside that can be rolled or folded back easily will combet the unwanted sun coming through the clear areas and if strategically placed you can do sections for when you want sunlight in certain spots
Polycarbonate's are good in the right area. A deck or area that gets early morning light and sun but is shaded during the mid to later stages of the day by the house is perfect for poly's.
Yes, you can be correct @troykilmister3804 - it would really depend then also on the design of the roofing structure. We've had to update numerous outdoor structures which still only got the morning light, but then trapped the heat in because of the structure's design.
There is a heap of building/roofing materials out there & all have their pros & cons; but the 3 that we focus on are A) Insulated Roofing sheets - available with natural light strips, B) Lined ceiling available with skylights & C) louvers which you can open & close. Have a closer look at them here in this link:www.emanateandco.com.au/outdoor-covers/
Polycarbonate is a very disappointing material. It won’t break or crack when you hit it, but it’ll break and crack with you just working with it. Its really a fragile material in ways you don’t think about. I doubt theres a future for polycarbonate as it is. Its such a let down.
Michelle - Colorbond isn't for everyone & is very simplistic. But there are some other roofing material options available. So what are my material options? Insulated Your next step up from the Colorbond “Premium Series” option. More colour options, you still have the option to include a light panel but the great part is that you can hide your electrical wiring through the roof sheet. This way you can actually put a light, even a down light on the sheet. www.emanateandco.com.au/outdo...
Lined ceiling (probably one of our favourites) Incorporates exterior blue board lining or even timber linings. www.emanateandco.com.au/outdo...
‘Eclipse’ Opening & Closing louvers The ‘Rolls Royce’ of patio covers. It gives you flexibility. www.emanateandco.com.au/outdo...
You're right. Years ago we had a clear fiberglass deck cover that got hot in summer even in the Seattle area. But now, on the Washington coast, an even cooler and rainier climate, we want a clear deck cover that will let maximum light into the house. We're even hoping to see the stars through it. I think a free-standing one that leaves a gap between it and the house for warm air to escape will work. Our biggest problem is the local "special wind area" that calls for engineering to a 135mph wind speed.
Thank you from the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. Spot on! We have to be careful with this roofing. It's strong, durable but if you trap hot air and/or get heat conduction into the space no good. Ventilation and air flow in the summer, close it up in the winter for mediterranean climates works well. I like the product but it must be used correctly.
Thanks for the comment Doug. Great to hear your thoughts from the US. Cheers
Installing light shade cloth in the underside that can be rolled or folded back easily will combet the unwanted sun coming through the clear areas and if strategically placed you can do sections for when you want sunlight in certain spots
Polycarbonate's are good in the right area. A deck or area that gets early morning light and sun but is shaded during the mid to later stages of the day by the house is perfect for poly's.
Yes, you can be correct @troykilmister3804 - it would really depend then also on the design of the roofing structure. We've had to update numerous outdoor structures which still only got the morning light, but then trapped the heat in because of the structure's design.
@emanateandco Have you used the more fancier Polycarbonate products. The large clear panels, or the twinwall/multiwalls
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If not polycarbonate then what materials?
There is a heap of building/roofing materials out there & all have their pros & cons; but the 3 that we focus on are A) Insulated Roofing sheets - available with natural light strips, B) Lined ceiling available with skylights & C) louvers which you can open & close. Have a closer look at them here in this link:www.emanateandco.com.au/outdoor-covers/
Plexiglass
Polycarbonate is a very disappointing material. It won’t break or crack when you hit it, but it’ll break and crack with you just working with it. Its really a fragile material in ways you don’t think about. I doubt theres a future for polycarbonate as it is. Its such a let down.
Colorbond = ugly alternative.
Michelle - Colorbond isn't for everyone & is very simplistic. But there are some other roofing material options available.
So what are my material options?
Insulated
Your next step up from the Colorbond “Premium Series” option. More colour options, you still have the option to include a light panel but the great part is that you can hide your electrical wiring through the roof sheet. This way you can actually put a light, even a down light on the sheet.
www.emanateandco.com.au/outdo...
Lined ceiling (probably one of our favourites)
Incorporates exterior blue board lining or even timber linings.
www.emanateandco.com.au/outdo...
‘Eclipse’ Opening & Closing louvers
The ‘Rolls Royce’ of patio covers. It gives you flexibility.
www.emanateandco.com.au/outdo...