Options For Transparent Flat Pergola Roofs

The clear pergola roof still blocks some of the sun about 10 so the patio still feels cooler than the non covered area.

Options for transparent flat pergola roofs.

Outdoor pergola designs and other building structures require coverings to provide shelter against harsh weather. A flat roof allows panels to be ideally mounted with stand off mounting hardware for maximum angle of incidence and also allows for seasonal adjustment as needed. Considering multiple types of materials that can be used and different construction options we present these 8 shade ideas for covered pergola designs that are proven to work climbing vines retractable or fixed canopy permanent corrugated roofing panels decorative metal shade plates shade sail and lattice panels and even using top runners. There is a seemingly endless array of roof designs options for creating beautiful architectural shade creations.

If you like the materials and design of a traditional pergola you can use a basic pergola model either vinyl or wood and simply cover it with a sheet of clear plexiglas patio roofing. I seriously cannot wait for a rain storm so we can sit under the roof and watch the rain drops dance on it. In a shade structure the overall architectural design and the roof style is usually what determines whether a shade structure is called a gazebo pergola or pavilion. Vertical plastic closure strips these run along the inside of the raised part of the corrugated panels.

And being able to see the sky through the roof is so beautiful. They are non toxic stain resistant and lightweight compared to glass which is on the heavy side. If you live in a warm area opt for heatstop plexiglass specially designed to keep sunlight from heating up your pergola sitting area and demonstrated 60 percent more effective than double glazed transparent glass. Benefits of a clear polycarbonate roof for your pergola polycarbonate sheets are stable and resists to high temperature meaning that they block off harmful uv rays.

Polygal roof panels clear patio covers for pergolas multiwall polycarbonate sheets often referred to by the brand name of polygal are a structured sheet product available in double and triple layered configurations and manufactured in various colors and degrees of transparency. Yet still keeping you cool and providing additional natural lighting. Horizontal plastic closure strips these attach to the top of the pergola to hold the roofing panels on. A flat roof allows panels to be ideally mounted with standoff.

Since they should be installed every 2 feet you will need about 5 for every 8 length of paneling. You have a wide range of colorbond pergola roofs including double sided colorbond sheets to match your existing roof. For more information on our colorbond suntuf and other roofing options check out our roofing page.