If you ve got a pergola attached to your house then you might want to give yourself some extra shelter and protection from the weather simply by installing.
Pvc roof panel installation.
1 determine dimensions 2 cut and nail support structures 3 pre drill tuftex panels 4 fasten panels in place 5.
Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length.
If yours do not then you will need to drill holes.
Ideally you should aim to have the fasteners at the high point of every fourth corrugation.
The installation of plastic roofing is much easier if you drill the holes for the fasteners in advance.
Allow for a minimum of 18.
Many pvc roofing membranes that fail prematurely do so because of initial incorrect installation done by an unprofessional roofer rather than inherent flaws of the roof itself.
The pre drilled holes should be eight to ten millimeters in diameter and two millimeters wider than the fasteners you are using to allow room for expansion when the roof is exposed to heat.
Installing corrugated roofing 1.
You can do it in 5 easy steps.
Pre drill holes on the ridges.
Some panels have pre drilled holes.
Cut the panels to the desired length.
As with any roofing material ensuring that your pvc membrane is properly installed is a key determinant of the longevity and proper service of the roof.