How to properly cover a canopy with polycarbonate. How to make your own polycarbonate canopy, photo instructions

Increasingly, in the construction of private city and country houses, they are used to decorate walls, cover roofs and install canopies. modern materials. One of these materials is cellular polycarbonate, which is excellent for building and, as well as canopies over front door and canopies over swimming pools and parking lots.

It’s quite easy to mount a polycarbonate canopy with your own hands, especially since you can find ready-made ones on sale frame structures, having various configurations and sizes, from which you can choose the most suitable one for a specific site.

It is not difficult to build a frame yourself if the canopy has a straight shape - without bends or intricate configurations. The frame does not require special strengthening, since polycarbonate is light in weight and will not place a significant load on the structure.

To understand how suitable this material is for installation, and how to do it correctly, you need to understand a little about its technical and decorative characteristics. So, as for canopies, cellular polycarbonate is mainly used, which will be discussed.

Characteristics of cellular polycarbonate

Has a considerable number of unique positive qualities, which makes it indispensable in some cases:

• Good light transmission and transparency, which reaches 85 - 87%.
• It perfectly scatters the light penetrating through it.
• Sufficiently high flexibility of sheets, without their preliminary preparation.
• High impact resistance, which exceeds the same quality of silicate glass by 180 ÷ 200 times.
• At the same time, polycarbonate is 7 ÷ 8 times lighter in weight than glass.
• The material has good heat-insulating and sound-proofing qualities. For example, during rain, the noise is minimal.
• With high-quality installation, such a coating can withstand high snow and wind loads.
• The material is resistant to chemical and ultraviolet influences, as it has a special protective coating.
• Polycarbonate can withstand temperatures from - 50 V winter time, and the upper limit reaches + 115 °C.
• The affordable price of cellular polycarbonate allows even the average income family to purchase it.
• It is impossible not to note the aesthetic modern appearance.
• The service life of high-quality polycarbonate with a protective coating is 20 ÷ 25 years.
• The material is easy to install and even one craftsman can handle it.

If we imagine some of the characteristics of polycarbonate of different thicknesses in numbers, they will look like this:

Table of main technical characteristics of structured polycarbonate panels:

Panel type	Panel thickness in mm	Specific gravity in g/sq.m		Strength and tensile modulus of elasticity (according to GOST) in kgf/sq.cm		Impact resistance in J.		Thermal conductivity indicators (reduced heat transfer resistance)		Noise absorption, dB (according to ASTM E90-83)
				Strength	Module elasticity	DIN	ASTM	K. W/m2Co	R(1/K)	1000 Hz	3000 Hz
SPK	4	800	700	n.d.	n.d.	n.d.	n.d.	3.9	0.26	n.d.
	6	1300	1050	n.d.	n.d.	2.1	2.1	3.6	0.28	18	23
	8	1500	1400	653	20400	2.16	2	3.4	0.29	20	26
	10	1700	1750	658	21300	2.332	2.48	3.1	0.32	22	30
	16	2700	2800	705	22770	2.8	3.68	2.4	0.42	25	34
	25	3500	4370	707	23120	2.98	3.82	1.75	0.58	30	42

It is advisable to consider some of the qualities of polycarbonate in more detail, since this information will help in the selection and installation of this roofing material.

Light material weight

Polycarbonate panels not only weigh less than glass, but also three times less than acrylic roofing material of the same thickness. This makes installation of the structure easier, since polycarbonate can be raised to a height without resorting to auxiliary lifting mechanisms. Due to the small mass of the material, it is possible to design complex designs canopy, since they do not weigh down the frame too much.

Polycarbonate is used with pleasure by designers who plan to create a modern, original exterior of a building, as it makes the roof airy and visually weightless. This parameter is especially pronounced if a transparent coating of a light color is chosen, and the frame under the coating is painted white or made of thin elements.

High light transmission

The high light transmittance of polycarbonate panels is suitable for structures that must be protected from rain and snow, but well lit. Light transmission through a roof or canopy covered with this material reaches 85-87%, but directly depends on the thickness and color of the material.

Table of light transmittance coefficients for standard panels in percentage, depending on color and thickness.

Material color	Premium size							Reinforced
	4 mm	6 mm	8mm	10 mm	16mm	20mm	25 mm	4 mm - US	6 mm - US
Transparent	85/87	80/81	79/80	78/79	78	68	60	82	81
Bronze	25/24	23/22	22/21	21/20	18	16	15
Lactic	33/34	31/32	30/31	30/31	26	22	20
Green	36/37	32/33	33/34	33/34
Blue	34/35	33/32	31/30	31/30
Brown	18/19	15/16	14/15	14/15
Turquoise	36/37	28/29	26/27	25/26
Yellow	74/75	74/75	72/73	71/72
Orange	54/55	54/55	52/53	51/52
Red	29/30	25/26	24/25	23/24
Burgundy	10/11	10/11	5/6	4/5
Silver	33/34	31/32	30/31	30/31
crushed ice	80/81	79/80	79/80	79/80
Bronze crushed ice	24/25	23/24	22/23	21/22

The table shows that polycarbonate has quite a lot of colors, so choose the most attractive design and light transmittance- will not be difficult. Polycarbonate of any color perfectly diffuses sunlight and creates uniform lighting under the roof.

Impact resistance

Polycarbonate can be called the most durable of thermoplastic materials, even when subjected to mechanical stress at high and low temperatures. Polycarbonate itself is 200 times stronger than glass, but, thanks to the internal cellular structure of the panels, the surface springs upon impact, as if repelling the blow.

The table below shows the internal structure of the panels and how thick they are produced.

Structure type	Graphic profile diagram	Total thickness in mm	Minimum bending radius in mm
Single chamber standard		4	700
		6	1000
		8	1400
		10	1750
Double chamber standard		16	2700
Strengthened (US)		4	910
		6	1400
Four-chamber		25	4400

Roofing material is not traumatic, so how it doesn't break into numerous fragments, as happens with glass. With a very strong accented impact, it, of course, can crack, but it will not shatter into separate parts and will not be deformed.

During the tests, it was revealed that a hailstone with a diameter of 45 mm, flying from a height at a speed of 25 m/sec, was not able to break through a roof made of panels 16 mm thick.

UV resistance

It should be noted that polycarbonate itself is destroyed by exposure to the ultraviolet component. sun rays, and its service life will be no more than 2-3 years, unless it is covered with special sun protection. If the material was originally clear or milky white, it will develop yellowing or become cloudy. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation makes unprotected panels brittle and brittle. Polycarbonate without a protective film is cheaper, and many are attracted by this particular criterion, but when buying this material, you should not save, since in a couple of years the roof will have to be covered, and this is not only extra expenses, but also unnecessary labor costs.

Polycarbonate, coated on one, or better yet, on both sides with a stabilizing coating, can be safely used on outdoors, when directly exposed to the sun. In this case, ultraviolet radiation with a wavelength of up to 400 nm, dangerous not only for humans, but also for plants, will be weakened by the protective coating, and the rays penetrating through the roof will become harmless.

In addition, such a coating will last a long time, even slightly longer than the manufacturer guarantees.

If the protective coating is installed on the panel only On the one side, then installation is carried out with this side facing outwards.

The coating is almost completely invisible on the surface, so manufacturers designate the right side special markings applied to polyethylene film.

Chemical resistance

Polycarbonate is quite resistant to most chemicals that may come into contact with it when used as a roofing covering. However, there are also substances that destroy this material - chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, alkalis and aldehydes. This information may be useful when choosing sealants or other materials that may come into contact with polycarbonate during installation or maintenance. Therefore, when purchasing such compositions for cleaning a polycarbonate roof or for sealing it, you must definitely consult with the seller or carefully study the instructions for use.

Thermal insulation

Compared to acrylic panels or silicate glass, polycarbonate has a great advantage in terms of thermal insulation, where it is needed, since it has significantly lower thermal conductivity. Even if the thinnest polycarbonate panels are used, having a thickness of only 4 mm, they are twice as good as glass in terms of heat retention, for example, in winter garden. Polycarbonate with a thickness of 8 mm gives the same thermal insulation effect as a conventional double-glazed window, and a material with a thickness of 16 ÷ 25 mm exceeds the performance of double-glazed windows with triple glazing.

In summer, polycarbonate reflects the sun's rays, preventing excess heat from penetrating into the room.

In winter, when the sun is low, the material allows rays to pass in well, and this helps to heat the room.

Material flexibility

The great advantage of polycarbonate is its flexibility, which allows the construction of semicircular or cone-shaped roof structures. Moreover, you can bend it without resorting to heating. When purchasing material for a specific roofing option, you must pay attention to such an indicator as the minimum bending radius for a certain thickness of polycarbonate, which can be found in the table above.

One of the undeniable advantages is the flexibility of the material.

Load bearing capacity

This coating can withstand heavy loads due to its high strength. So, with a thickness of 16 mm, it can withstand a load of up to 400 kg/m² with a frame installed underneath it, even with such a significant lathing size as 1000 × 1000 mm. That is, if 400 kg of snow is laid per square meter, the material will easily withstand this load. But such an amount of snow per unit area does not fall in nature, so there is no need to worry about this. Moreover, if the canopy is built in the form of an arch on which snowdrifts will not linger.

Heat resistance

Polycarbonate fire can occur when exposed to open flame. long time and reaching a temperature of 560 ÷ 580 ° WITH, it should be taken into account that wood ignites already at + 270 ÷ 300 ° C.

At the same time, polycarbonate is a self-extinguishing material - if contact with open flame interrupt, it does not support combustion and quickly goes out. When exposed to open fire, polycarbonate more often smolders and deforms, emits smoke, but does not ignite. The smoke from it does not contain heavy metals, but contains water vapor and carbon dioxide, which can also be harmful to human health.

Easy to install

To install polycarbonate, you do not need any special tools - it is enough to have a saw, jigsaw, screwdriver or drill, various drills for metal or wood, and those capable of drilling holes in panels.

Due to the fact that the material is lightweight, it is quite possible to handle the installation work yourself. The only time you need someone's help is laying the sheets. The size of the polycarbonate panel is quite large, and it is inconvenient to install it yourself. Another pair of hands wouldn't hurt here.

Guarantees

Manufacturers of high-quality polycarbonate with a protective coating guarantee the preservation of appearance and technical characteristics for 10 years from the date of its installation. You need to know that manufacturers usually give a guarantee for a minimum service life, but practice shows that high-quality material will last 20 ÷ 25, or even more years without changes in decorativeness and without losing its positive qualities.

Find out how to make it, and also study the construction instructions from the article on our portal.

Prices for cellular polycarbonate

Polycarbonate

Canopy installation

When making a canopy over a swimming pool, veranda or parking lot, polycarbonate is difficult to replace with another material that is so well suited for these purposes, so it is increasingly chosen among all roofing coverings.

With the right choice of frame, the canopy can be installed separately or attached to one of the walls of the house. Reliable fastening will make it invulnerable to strong winds, and the material itself will create comfortable conditions for people to stay or for parking a car at any time of the year, as it will protect from direct precipitation and from destructive ultraviolet rays.

Materials for construction

To properly install a canopy, you need to be able to choose necessary materials and accessories, know some of the nuances of their structure and purpose.

• The most used types of polycarbonate for covering canopies and awnings are the so-called honeycomb panels with internal stiffeners. Their structure and dimensions are in the table below.

Profile type (graphically)	Thickness in mm (A)	Standard width sheets in mm for all types profiles	Distance between ribs hardness in mm (D)	Weight g/sq.m	Minimum radius bending for arches, m
	4	980 1050 1200 1250 2100	5.7	800	0.7
	6			1300	1.05
	8		11	1500	1.4
				1700
	10			1700	1.75
				2000
	16		20	2700	2.8
				2800

Panels are produced in lengths of 6 or 12 meters. Stiffening ribs are located along the length of the sheet. This data will help you correctly calculate the design of the frame and the amount of roofing material required for it.

• To connect individual panels to each other, you need to purchase a special profile, which is produced 6 meters long.

It comes in two types:

- a profile into which polycarbonate sheets are inserted from both sides by pulling them into a special groove;

- a split profile, which consists of two elements. One of them is installed under the roofing sheets, and the second is put on it, after fixing the polycarbonate to the sheathing.

• The ends of the polycarbonate after its installation on the sheathing are finished with an end profile. These elements are usually produced in lengths of 2100 mm.
• In the holes for attaching the material to lathing You will need to purchase thermal washers with lids. They are available in various shades - you can match them to the selected color of polycarbonate.

• Self-tapping screws are sold separately. Their length should be 40 ÷ 60 mm, depending on the thickness of the material.
• To drill even holes for installing thermal washers and further fastening, you will need special core drills.

• To install the sheathing and load-bearing racks, you will need a wooden beam with cross-sectional dimensions of 50 × 50 and 100 × 100 mm or a square pipe with dimensions of 30 × 30 and 50 × 50 mm.

The dimensions of the sheathing depend on the magnitude of the planned load on roof covering. The amount of material can be calculated after a drawing of the frame for installing polycarbonate has been drawn up. It is possible, with a completely acceptable degree of approximation, not to carry out calculations, but to use the recommendations given in the table.

Table of dimensions of the sheathing of the supporting structure for covering with cellular polycarbonate (in accordance with graphic diagram):

6 mm		8 mm		10 mm		16 mm
	A (cm)	H (cm)	A (cm)	H (cm)	A (cm)	H (cm)	A (cm)	H (cm)
100 kg/sq.m	105	79	120	90	132	92	125	95
	90	90	95	95	100	100	110	110
	82	103	90	110	90	115	95	120
160 kg/ sq.m	88	66	100	75	105	75	115	90
	76	76	83	83	83	83	97	97
	70	86	75	90	75	95	85	105
200 kg/sq.m	80	60	85	65	95	70	110	85
	69	69	76	76	78	78	88	88
	62	78	65	85	70	85	75	95

You can also purchase ready-made bent frames with racks the right size and with fasteners. They are sold unassembled and are easy to install, but it is not always possible to find a canopy of the required size and shape.

Installation nuances

Before starting work, be sure to familiarize yourself with some important points, which should be taken into account both when purchasing the material and when installing it.

• When creating arched structures, the polycarbonate panel is bent across the length of the stiffeners, since if the bend is made along these elements, a crease may form, which will eventually develop a crack. In addition, when planning such a design, you need to look in advance at the table, which summarizes data on the minimum bending radius for a particular material thickness.
• For structures of different shapes, it is recommended to use a different material thickness, for example:

— for arched structures you need material with a thickness of 8 mm;

- not for awnings large area above the front door a thickness of 6 mm is sufficient;

- for a large canopy area with an inclined direction, panels with a thickness of 10 mm are used;

— for a horizontal canopy with a slight slope, you need to choose polycarbonate with a thickness of 16 mm, since a small slope will help retain snow on the roof in winter.

• The end of the upper edge of the sheet must be sealed with protective tape to prevent insects, moisture and dust from entering the polycarbonate channels.

Before installing the end profile on it, it is recommended to seal the lower edge of the panel with a perforated film, which will protect the channels from the mentioned troubles, but will not trap moisture inside.

• The holes for the self-tapping screws are drilled larger than the heads of the fasteners, since thermal washers will be installed in them. These parts will prevent moisture from penetrating under the coating and will allow the material to expand and contract during temperature changes.
• The first holes for fasteners are drilled at least 40 mm from the edge, otherwise there is a risk of cracking the polycarbonate.

• The head of the self-tapping screw screwed into the washer must be closed with a special lid, otherwise water from precipitation will definitely get under the coating.

Video: example of attaching polycarbonate to the base

Canopy installation process

Having prepared everything you need and studied individual nuances, you can move on to work.

• If the site for installing the canopy is not equipped, then work should begin there.

If it is filled with concrete, then simultaneously with its construction, you can also install support columns on which the polycarbonate frame will be mounted.

To begin with, the site is being prepared

• First, the selected area is marked and cleared of turf. Then it is leveled, and using a hand drill, holes are dug for installing support columns, 500 mm deep and at a distance of 2000 ÷ 2500 mm from each other.
• Next, sand is poured into the holes in a layer of 100 mm and compacted well. On top of it, crushed stone of the middle fraction is backfilled and also compacted. Metal posts with reinforcing bars welded to them at the bottom are installed in the pit, leveled, poured in and left to set.
• On the second day, you can carefully carry out further work. Around the platform, which should include the embedded posts, formwork is arranged from boards with a height of 180 ÷ 250 mm.

A layer of sand of 50 ÷ 70 mm is poured onto the fenced area, wetted and compacted. Gravel or crushed stone is laid on top of it, which also needs to be compacted. A reinforcement frame is installed over the entire prepared area.

If the posts are planned to be installed on top of the finished site, then during installation reinforcement cage Mortgage elements are installed to which the supporting racks will be attached.

After this, the formwork is completely filled with concrete mortar and well leveled.

• The frame can be mounted on racks only two to three weeks after pouring, after the platform and the embedded parts or posts have hardened.

If the racks have not yet been installed, then they are fixed to elements embedded in concrete with prepared holes.

If wooden posts are to be installed, they must be treated and painted in advance. When installing them in soil or concrete, it is recommended to treat their lower part with tar or bitumen mastic.

• Next, transverse support elements are installed, which will connect the vertical supports with each other and give rigidity to the structure. They can be made of smooth crossbars or welded in the form of trusses. The second option is preferable, since the truss will more reliably connect the posts together.

• The next step is to attach the arched ones to the horizontal crossbars. load-bearing elements. It is impossible to make an accurate bend yourself if you do not have a special machine, so you will have to turn to a specialist for help or purchase ready-made arch or semi-arch elements.

Provided that if you plan to make an even slope or two slopes, then the frame under them is installed from smooth square pipes or wooden blocks. You can find out how to do this by following the link to the corresponding article on our portal. However, after all A polycarbonate canopy is best made in the form of an arch - this shape is optimal for dispersing light and protecting the site from rain and snow.

• The bent horizontal element is secured to the posts using two triangular elements called a “kerchief”.

If the canopy is wide enough, then the arched frame elements are also made in the form of a truss with additional supporting parts.

• Trusses or arches are connected to each other by horizontal pipes. calculated depending on the thickness of the polycarbonate. More precisely, its parameters can be found in the table presented above.
• When the frame for the covering is ready, they move on to covering it. The length of the polycarbonate sheet should be equal to the length of the arch bend plus 120 ÷ 150 mm.

• Polycarbonate is cut using a jigsaw. You can cut it using a hacksaw, but in this case the edge will be sloppy.
• Having prepared polycarbonate sheets of the required size, remove the protective polyethylene film from the outer surface and lay the first sheet on the sheathing so that the sheet protrudes beyond the first sheathing pipe by at least 40 mm.
• Using a special drill holes are made - thin in metal profile and wide - in polycarbonate.

• Then a thermal washer is installed in the wide hole, a metal self-tapping screw is screwed in, and a special cover is put on top. The distance between fasteners should be 300 ÷ 350 mm.
• Before fixing the second side of the sheet, the lower part is installed under it connecting profile and screwed to the frame.

• Next, the next sheet is laid, also secured, and immediately installed between it and the first sheet. top part connecting profile. It is closed at the end with a special plug.

Thus, all other sheets are mounted.

• The work ends with the end profile being put on the end of the mounted sheets.

For clarity, here is a video on the device.

Video: self-installation of a polycarbonate canopy

If the installation of the material is carried out according to all the rules and using all the elements intended for its long-term operation, the coating will last sufficiently long term without repairs and without particularly complex personal care.

What is the secret of the popularity of polycarbonate canopies? Why is this material chosen more often than others? Is it really all about the low cost, or are there other features that are worth knowing about? How not to make a mistake when choosing a canopy for your home for the first time? What might this design look like, and why is it needed at all? We have prepared for you all the necessary information about canopies and canopies made of polycarbonate, and also selected 50 of the best photo examples!

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The necessary welding is performed during production using shielding gas, ensuring high quality welded joints.

Painting is also carried out at the factory. High temperature drying of the painted layer ensures high strength and quality of protective street covering.

The strength of our structures is ensured by correct load calculations (all calculations comply with the current standard).

Production and delivery times for ordered structures are within 2 weeks. Installation of the structure takes one to two days.

Canopy No.	roof canopy size, w*d	size according to outer pillars, w*d	3d sketch with dimensions	covered area	canopy price, including installation and delivery (turnkey)
the width of the canopies is 3.4 m.
3	3,4 * 5,3	3,0 * 5,0		18	61 490
4	3,4 * 6,3	3,0 * 6,0		21,6	69 190
5	3,4 * 7,4	3,0 * 7,1		25,2	77 990
6	3,4 * 8,5	3,0 * 8,2		28,8	82 390
7	3,4 * 9,5	3,0 * 9,0		32,5	92 290
the width of the canopies is 4.4 m.
16	4,4 * 3,2	4,0 * 2,9		14	46 090
17	4,4 * 4,2	4,0 * 3,9		18,5	60 390
18	4,4 * 5,3	4,0 * 5,0		23,2	71 390
19	4,4 * 6,3	4,0 * 6,0		27,7	80 190
20	4,4 * 7,4	4,0 * 7,1		32,4	92 290
21	4,4 * 8,5	4,0 * 8,2		37	104 390
22	4,4 * 9,5	4,0 * 9,0		41,7	115 390
23	4,4 * 10,6	4,0 * 10,0		46,3	120 890

Why do people choose polycarbonate

Let's figure out what this material is. Polycarbonate is a hard polymer plastic. It is widely used not only in construction, but also for the production of lenses, compact discs, and computer parts.

May be:

Cellular polycarbonate is several thin plates connected to each other by jumpers. In cross section, the sheet is divided into cells, and the air in them provides good thermal insulation properties m of material.

Monolithic polycarbonate is a continuous sheet of polymer without voids or cells. This is a universal building material that has excellent light transmittance and can replace ordinary glass.

Among the advantages of the material it is worth highlighting:

• Affordable price. Polycarbonate is cheaper than metal, glass and wood.

  

• Light weight for easy installation. Cellular polycarbonate is 16 times lighter than glass.

  

• Fire safety. Does not ignite and does not contribute to the spread of fire.

  

• Resistant to temperature changes. Polycarbonate tolerates operation well in the temperature range from -40 to +120 degrees Celsius.

  

• Reliability and durability. A properly made canopy from this material will serve you for decades.

  

• Flexibility and plasticity. You can create structures of various design shapes.

  

• Variety of colors. Polycarbonate is available in all possible colors, which makes it possible to choose a material that fits perfectly into the style of the building.

  

• Easy to care for. To clean the cover of the canopy from dirt, you do not need expensive detergents. It washes well with regular soapy water.

  

It is not surprising that with such a quantity beneficial properties, polycarbonate is so popular as a material for building sheds. Let's figure out what a canopy for a house can be like?

Canopy over the entrance

The canopy above the entrance serves to protect the porch from rain, snow and other unfavorable factors. It can be attached to the building on suspensions or installed on additional supports. The frame material is wood, steel or aluminum.

Polycarbonate canopies on a forged frame look very beautiful and interesting. Floral motifs, complex geometric shapes forged elements give the appearance of the visor luxury and chic. Such designs fit well into the style of ancient buildings and classic private houses.

A polycarbonate canopy over the entrance not only perfectly fulfills its main function, but also serves as a harmonious addition to the exterior, and in some cases - bright accent, which can completely change the visual perception of the appearance of the house. Thanks to the variety of colors, the material can be perfectly matched to the color of the building.

Carport

The advantages of building a carport for a house are obvious:

When designing such a structure, the dimensions of your car are taken into account, and a part of the building is selected that is convenient to drive up to.

Cozy terrace

A common option for installing a polycarbonate canopy to a house is to create a terrace for summer recreation. It can be placed directly in front of the main entrance or on the side of the building. Tables and chairs are installed, the high fire safety of the material allows you to place a barbecue on such a terrace.

And this is another example of how a variety of colors allows you to create the perfect design to suit your taste. It is very pleasant to be under a completely transparent roof during warm summer rain. They say that you can watch the flowing drops of water endlessly. The tinted coating will protect from bright sunlight and ultraviolet radiation. Interesting effect lighting is created by bright sheets of colored polycarbonate.

Wood is environmentally friendly natural material which has a pleasant smell

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This is why you should trust professionals! The company Canopy Master has been engaged in canopies, canopies, gazebos and greenhouses for 12 years. Our arsenal includes hundreds of successfully completed projects, the quality of which is confirmed by their service life.

The best craftsmen, who not only know and love their work, but also treat it with the utmost responsibility, will make you a canopy according to individual order in just 2-4 weeks. You will be pleasantly surprised by the daily help of a competent person who will answer all your questions.

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Cellular polycarbonate is the best material for the construction of canopies and arches for the home, car garages and canopies in the country. It is light in weight, holds heat well, and transmits sunlight well. Unlike glass, it does not require special tools or skills for installation.

1. Variety of shapes, colors and transparency.
2. Long service life.
3. Attractive appearance.
4. Possibility of DIY installation.
5. Acceptable price.

Thanks to these properties, the material has been widely used in the construction of canopies:

• Canopies in front of the house - protect the porch and entrance from the sun and precipitation. Thanks to the variety of palettes, such a canopy will fit into the exterior of any building. You can also use it to build an elegant decorative structure.
• Car visors - protect the car from rain and snow, ultraviolet radiation, fallen leaves. The design can have an arched or rectangular shape.
• Polycarbonate canopies for pools - thanks to them, the pool can be used at any time of the year. This design protects the water from pollution and prevents it from blooming.
• Polycarbonate canopies attached to the house allow you to create a terrace, veranda or summer kitchen.

Canopy installation

Material selection

It is better to make a polycarbonate canopy from hollow sheets - they bend well, retain heat, and weigh little. Compared to cell phone, monolithic polycarbonate is more durable. However, construction from such material has lower profitability. In addition, solid polycarbonate has poor thermal insulation.

When choosing a material, its color is taken into account. Transparent plastic transmits light well, but the colored version looks much more attractive. When choosing polycarbonate for a visor, the thickness of the sheets is also taken into account. The larger this parameter, the stronger and more reliable the structure will be. In general, for a carport or a summer house, a thickness of 6-8 mm is sufficient.

Options for canopies for a house canopy:

1. The shape of the slopes is straight and arched.
2. By the number of slopes - single-slope, double-slope, multi-slope.

Measurements and calculations

When designing a structure, the transverse and longitudinal steps of the frame are calculated. For longitudinal load-bearing supports optimal step- 700 mm. To calculate the step for transverse supports, take into account the thickness of the sheet. So, for panels with a thickness of 8-16 mm, the step should be no more than 1 m. If the material is thinner than 8 mm, the step should not be more than 700 mm.

Structural design

Construction of polycarbonate canopies start with developing the frame. It is calculated based on the size of the canopy. It must withstand the load of fallen snow and sharp gusts of wind. The thickness of the racks will depend on the material of manufacture - wood or metal. For the roof of a house or garage, a material of a certain transparency and thickness is chosen.

Preparing the base

The territory is marked, in the places where the load-bearing posts are installed, the embedded elements are dug in and filled with concrete. The top 10 cm layer of soil is removed from the site. The resulting recess is filled with crushed stone or sand, and then compacted. At this stage, a water drainage system is thought through. Before proceeding with the installation of the polycarbonate canopy structure, the platform is laid out with tiles, concrete screed or lay a lawn lattice.

Frame installation

To pre-installed embedded parts steel racks are installed, which are then connected to each other along the perimeter. After this, an arched or gable roof. The connection is made by bolts or welding. If hardware is used, additional holes will have to be drilled in the racks.

Installation of polycarbonate sheets

At this stage of work you will need a drill, a screwdriver, a construction knife, and a circular saw. To prevent damage to the material, it is cut without removing the protective film. Thin sheets up to 8 mm can be cut with a knife, thicker ones can be cut with a circular saw with fine teeth. The sheets are mounted with the side having UV protection, facing outward - applied to it polyethylene film with installation instructions.

The sheets should not be adjacent to each other closely - you need to leave a margin of 5 mm for thermal expansion. This factor is also taken into account when creating holes for self-tapping screws - they should be 2-3 mm wider than the fastener itself. To fix the sheets, it is better to use thermal washers with a diameter of 30 mm. Such hardware has a basis in the form of a sealing rubber ring. Thanks to the latter, water ingress into the connection is completely prevented. The top of the cap is additionally protected by a plastic cap.

The polycarbonate canopy is made carefully, without overtightening the screws - otherwise the plastic will burst. To avoid this, thermal washers are screwed between the stiffeners. Screwing is carried out strictly perpendicular to the sheet - this way deformation of the material can be avoided.

If the canopy near the house has an arched shape, the bending of the material is carried out along the line of the channels. The sheets are fixed with self-tapping screws with a minimum pitch of 30-40 cm. Adjacent sheets are connected to each other with an aluminum or plastic H-shaped profile. Before installing it, tear off the film from the edges of the plastic by about 5 cm.

Outside use continuous connecting tape, perforated from the inside. This measure protects the polycarbonate from dirt, water and insects. The joints are moisture sealed with sealant. It prevents condensation from occurring in polycarbonate voids. After completing the installation of the visor, remove the protective film from it.

Tools

How to bend polycarbonate correctly

To make a canopy, often you have to bend sheets of plastic. Often incorrect bending causes them to burst. It is important to make the bend along the line of hollow channels. To bend, one end of the sheet is fixed motionless, and the other is slowly bent. This must be done taking into account the manufacturer’s instructions, because for a material of a particular grade and thickness there is a minimum permissible deformation radius.

Life time

On average, manufacturers provide a warranty period of 10 years for polycarbonate. In practice, a structure made of this material will last much longer, but for this you need to do the installation according to all the rules. The canopy of the house will be durable if the material is properly stored in protective film, transported carefully and was regularly serviced. As a rule, the option with thick polycarbonate lasts longer than with thin one.

Rules of care

To clean the surface of the house canopy from dirt, you need to wash it with water, but it’s not even necessary use detergents. For cleaning, use a regular soft cloth or sponge. Do not use abrasive household chemicals, alkaline solutions or other caustic substances. It is also not allowed to clean with sharp objects - there is a high risk of damaging the protective UV layer.

Before building a canopy with your own hands, carefully read the manufacturer's instructions. The durability of the structure depends on correct installation. If you install polycarbonate not according to the rules, cracks will appear in it, into voids dirt and water will get in. Gradually this structure will collapse. By adhering to simple rules, you can make a beautiful garage, a canopy for your home, or something else with your own hands - only the flight of your own imagination can limit you.

Polycarbonate canopy structures

Polycarbonate canopies – street structures, universal for economic purposes. The material is light, flexible, translucent in a wide range of colors, convenient format, presented in different thickness, which allows you to design canopies of simple and complex curved shapes. The buildings look light, elegant, do not overload the landscape, and fit into any stylistic decision architectural ensemble on the site.

In the article we will give step by step instructions, how to make a polycarbonate canopy with your own hands, how to choose the right shape, calculate and design the structure.

What you need to know about polycarbonate canopies - general criteria

The manufacture of polycarbonate canopies has become popular due to the ease of installation, practicality of the material, and aesthetics of buildings. There are:

• independent, free-standing - canopies over the pool, greenhouses, car parking, gazebos, outbuildings for various purposes;
• attached to the building: bathhouse, garage - verandas, terraces, canopies over the porch and gate;
• mobile - easily move around the site, usually over barbecues and small gazebos.

Sheds attached to a polycarbonate house, photos of large curved extensions

These are simple rectangular or complex, curvilinear structures, sometimes two-story, for example, above a garage or summer kitchen. Open and closed type, for this purpose, the side walls are glassed, covered with panels, beautiful lattice, clapboard, blockhouse, or covered with thick curtains.

Indoor polycarbonate canopy

Polycarbonate support canopy attached to the house, photo of a curved roof

Canopies consist of supporting vertical posts and a roof. The frame is made of wood, metal, less often of concrete, stone, brick.

Typical drawing of a freestanding polycarbonate canopy

Wooden sheds with polycarbonate roofing

Making awnings and canopies from polycarbonate on a wooden base is the most cost-effective and easiest way to independently create a small architectural form on your site. The work does not require professional equipment; household hand tools are sufficient. To build a wooden canopy from polycarbonate with your own hands, you use glued and profiled beams 100*100 or 150*150 mm, rounded logs ∅150-200 mm, tree trunks, strapping and mauerlat made from the same material. For the rafter system of outbuildings, according to SNiP, a 40*100 mm edged board is required.

Sketch of a wooden polycarbonate canopy

The main disadvantages are flammability, poor moisture resistance resulting in rotting, fungal infections, loss of strength and aesthetics. Rodents and small bugs can cause significant damage to load-bearing elements. Wooden canopies and polycarbonate canopies must be treated with fire-resistant compounds, an antiseptic, and a durable finishing protective layer of oil or varnish.

A polycarbonate canopy attached to the house, in the photo there is a structure with a sloping roof

Metal canopies

Before making a polycarbonate canopy on a metal frame, you should choose the type of construction:

• Welded from profiled or round pipes are the most popular polycarbonate canopies. For vertical racks they use pipes ∅50-150 mm, depending on the size of the building; for piping - a profile with an edge of 40-80 mm, for a farm -25-50 mm.
• Forged ones are beautiful, elegant, but quite expensive from a financial point of view. On the construction market you can buy stamped forged parts and create an exclusive product yourself.
• Prefabricated aluminum.

Canopy for the house made of polycarbonate, in the photo there is a hanging forged canopy of a cantilever type

For polycarbonate canopies up to 5 m, use a profile with a wall thickness of 2 mm, a cross-section of 40*20 mm, for buildings over 5.5 m, you will need a 3*40*40 or 2*30*60 mm rental.

An example of how to make a polycarbonate canopy with your own hands, drawings of an arched structure

An iron canopy will last for decades, although its main enemy is corrosion. It is necessary to clean the parts with a stiff brush from rust, scale, oil stains, go over the entire surface with an abrasive, then rinse with a solvent. Next, cover with primer and paint, preferably with hammer paint; it copes well with chemical, biological and mechanical loads.

Sketch of a suspended polycarbonate canopy over the entrance

Brick, stone and concrete

Brick, concrete, stone polycarbonate canopies in the yard look impressive, but light and not bulky, thanks to the translucency of polycarbonate. They do not require maintenance during operation, are fire resistant, and tolerate harmful atmospheric influences and physical and mechanical influences well, although they require significant time and financial costs. While canopies made from other materials can be disassembled and moved, such structures are stationary and cannot be dismantled.

Polycarbonate canopies, photo interesting ideas are presented in the gallery, there are also quite a lot of pictures and projects on the network, there are single and double slopes, arched, cascading, less common are conical, domed, wavy.

Typical options for polycarbonate canopies

Making the base is not difficult; it is enough to take into account wind and snow loads in the region, but rafter system requires serious calculations.

• According to the characteristic outlines of the contour - polygonal, triangular, broken parallel belts.
• By type of lattice - rhombic, triangular, semi-diagonal, diagonal.
• According to the method of support - cantilever, beam, arched, beam-cantilever.

Cascade support-cantilever canopy made of polycarbonate

The simplest option is lean-to canopy made of polycarbonate, optimal roof angle 22-30 o. The rafters are made of wood or it is a truss - a horizontal, curved or triangular frame with supporting braces, angled posts inside the main structure.

Scheme for a lean-to building

To create a project you need:

• Diagram of the canopy with the type of roof; the type of lower and upper belts depends on this.
• Drawings of polycarbonate canopies must include the dimensions of the structure, since the load changes in direct proportion to the dimensions. It is important to determine the upper as well as the lower point of the slope; the lower the slope, the more snow will accumulate on the roof.
• Take into account the size of the panels; the distance between the rafters depends on this, so that the edge does not fall into the void.
• Wind and snow load in the region can be found using special tables.

Gable polycarbonate canopy - project with forged elements

Trusses are calculated in accordance with the SNiP regulations in section 2.01.07-85, this is difficult for independent calculations, an engineering education and also special software are required. To avoid errors it is recommended to use online calculator or take finished project. Loads and impacts are specified in SNiP standards in part 2.01.07-85, rules for the manufacture of metal structures - P-23-81 SNiP.

Arched canopies made of polycarbonate, in the photo there are sketches for small buildings

To avoid getting confused in complex calculations, use the following recommendations:

• With a slope of 22-30 o in a building 6-12 m wide, the height and length of the triangular truss should have a proportion of 1:5;
• If the slope is 15-22 o, the dimensions are in the proportion 1:5, but the braces must be low-sloping, an even number of belts must be made, optimally 8.
• A smaller slope is suitable for larger industrial buildings, engineering calculations are required here; the length and height of the run should be in the proportions of 1:7, 1:9.

Simple diagrams on how to make rafters for a polycarbonate canopy

Calculation of a polycarbonate canopy from a profile pipe

Let's take a canopy as a basis, size 6000*4000 mm, this is an ergonomic solution: a comfortable gazebo or covered parking for a car.

Standard dimensions of polycarbonate in width and length:

For private buildings will do sheet thickness 6-12 mm.

Polycarbonate performance table

Trusses must be placed under each edge and in the middle of the sheets, so the distance between them will be 1 m.

For the racks we will take a pipe ∅80-100 mm, the pitch is 2.0 m along the long side of the canopy. For the roof:

• essential elements - profile pipe 30*30 mm, the length of the lower ones is 3.1 m, remember the Pythagorean theorem: the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the legs, we calculate the length of the upper ones, in our case - 3.9 m;
• inclined spacers - profile pipe 20*20 mm, location - at an angle of 25 degrees.

We will install perpendicular jumpers every 0.5 m from each other.

Standard diagram of a small farm

Step-by-step instructions on how to build a polycarbonate canopy for your house yourself

To cook metal awnings For a polycarbonate dacha, a number of conditions must be met:

• Parts, as well as load-bearing elements, should not be cracked.
• The roughness of the end of the supporting rib is determined by 2789-73 GOST - Ra £ 12.5 microns.
• It is unacceptable to use steel with an internal layer and coarse slag inclusions for the lower chord of the truss.
• According to GOST 14771-76, connections are best made by welding mechanical type, in a carbon dioxide environment or its mixture with argon.
• According to GOST 2246-70 and 26271-84, it is recommended to use PP-AN-8 welding wire.
• To fasten rafters to sub-rafter elements and vertical columns, class 5.8 bolts are used according to GOST clause 7798-70.

Drawing of an asymmetric arched canopy

Practical construction

We mark a place for the pillars, dig holes 700 mm deep, make a cushion of 100 mm sandstone, 100 mm crushed stone, and tamp it. We pour 100-200 mm of concrete into the bottom, install a pillar in it, insert it with force, in a circular motion, so that it goes deep. We fill the hole with concrete, check the plumb line, correct it if necessary, and also strengthen it with supporting slopes.

Important: Professionals recommend placing supports along the house, but if this is not possible, then load-bearing wall a beam of 60, 80*80 mm should be placed on the anchors, the trusses should be supported on it, connected by welding, this will allow the load to be distributed over the entire surface.

A way to secure vertical supports

When the solution has completely risen, we tie the pillars together at their heads, check the geometry, the diagonals must be equal.

It is better to cook farms on the ground, according to the chosen scheme; the most common ones are shown in the photo above. The finished parts are lifted and distributed evenly along the harness, in our case, every meter. The fastening points of the longitudinal strips and rafters are made using steel gussets, as well as welding or bolting.

The next stage is the sheathing (perpendicular purlins), from a 20*40 mm pipe, with a pitch of 400-600 mm, and sheets will be attached to it. The finished metal structure is cleaned and then painted.

The purlins will strengthen the frame, this will allow the polycarbonate to be fixed more securely

Watch video tips on how to properly attach a polycarbonate canopy to your house, this will help you avoid major mistakes when building with your own hands.

How to work with polycarbonate correctly

It is better to cut polycarbonate with a circular saw equipped with a carbide blade with undetected fine teeth. Holes should be made using a drill with a metal drill, between the stiffening ribs. At the upper ends of the honeycomb panels, strips and self-adhesive tape should be installed for sealing; the lower ends should not be covered.

There are 2 ways in total:

• Thermal washers - the holes are made 2 mm larger than the mounting leg; the part should fit tightly until it clicks. The length of the washer is equal to the thickness of the polycarbonate; it is necessarily equipped with an elastic band that seals the connection, which prevents precipitation and dust from getting inside. This type of fastening is called a point fastening; the washer tightly holds the polycarbonate and prevents it from deforming when heated.

How to secure polycarbonate to a canopy using a thermal washer

• A special profile is a strip with grooves on both sides into which polycarbonate is inserted. The method is preferable if the sheets have to be joined. The edges are screwed with thermal washers. Profiles are provided for different connection: corner, docking, one-piece, wall, detachable and special for docking, if you need to change the roof configuration.

Photo instructions on how to attach polycarbonate to metal frame canopy using a profile

Is there some more wet method, the panels are attached with putty, but if you are making a canopy with your own hands, it is better to limit yourself to the previous 2 tips.

Types of fastening polycarbonate to the sheathing

Arched polycarbonate canopies and other structures, 30 PHOTOS, as well as diagrams and types of trusses, making and installing a polycarbonate canopy with your own hands

Arched and gable canopies attached to a polycarbonate house, photos of structures. Choosing trusses, making and installing a polycarbonate canopy with your own hands

Do-it-yourself polycarbonate canopies for a private house

Living in a private house, it is stupid to constantly be within four walls. And for a comfortable stay on the adjacent site, some kind of roof is needed. Preferably close to home. Or in other words – a canopy.

Canopies made of polycarbonate. Durable and practical design.

Types of canopies

A canopy, if you remove all the husks, is primarily a roof. He can be:

• Without supports or with racks.
• Stand alone.
• Attached to the house.

In any case, the presence of walls is not specified. And the shape of the coating varies quite a lot. But the gradation is quite simple. Coverage can be:

1. Direct. It in turn is divided into:

2. Figured. They have more gradations:

• Concave.
• Convex, or marquise. And depending on the relationship of the linear dimensions to each other and the method of arrangement of the guides, awnings can be made in the form of:
  • Domes.
  • Elongated dome.
  • Arches.
  • Elongated arch.

Various options for canopies. For every taste.

To make a canopy with your own hands, it is better not to consider shaped options. They require enviable skill and equipment to create bent profiles in strict accordance with the drawings. In this case, the curvature of the guides must be maintained along the entire length of each plank. The slightest deviation will visibly manifest itself during installation.

Direct awnings are much easier to make. It will take no more than one day to create them, and they will delight you for quite a long time.

Criteria for optimal canopy selection

We stopped at a straight awning. It’s easy to make it with your own hands, but you need to figure out the number of slopes and the degree of inclination.

A gable canopy is usually installed above the front door. It provides protection against rain penetration through open door. And nothing more. Its size is too small to allow one to rest under it. Organization of a gable canopy large sizes, will require an unjustified increase in material costs. This means that what remains is a lean-to canopy.

The angle of inclination is a little more difficult to figure out. To do this, you need to consider a cross-section of a lean-to canopy. He looks like right triangle, which one:

• The vertical leg is attached to the wall.
• The horizontal leg is parallel to the ground.
• The hypotenuse is the canopy.

Canopy material and dimensions

To organize a canopy you will need:

Polycarbonate for a canopy is ideal for the following reasons.

For a canopy, it is best to use cellular polycarbonate with a thickness of 8 mm or more.

1. The cheapest of transparent materials.
2. Has the highest strength.
3. It is safe when destroyed (it does not produce sharp fragments).
4. Easy to process.
5. Available in any region.

And what captivates us most is its long service life - 10 years.

The choice of color is the prerogative of the owner, but we would recommend green.

Now let's calculate the dimensions and amount of material.

The length and width of the canopy are selected purely individually. It is impossible to make recommendations without knowing the size of the house and your desires. As a recommendation, we recommend making the length of the canopy a multiple of 2 m. This will avoid unnecessary work on adjusting the polycarbonate.

To calculate the amount of material required for constructing a polycarbonate canopy, you will need to measure several planes.

To calculate the length of the beam, again consider the canopy with a section, that is, like a triangle. And let's remember school course geometry for 6th grade. And so, we have:

• The lower part of the canopy, or adjacent leg – A.
• The vertical part of the canopy adjacent to the wall, or the opposite leg - B.
• Hypotenuse, or canopy covering - C.
• Angle between A and C = 30°
• Tangent is the ratio of the opposite side (B) to the adjacent side (A). For an angle of 30°, the tangent is 0.577.
• If the length of the lower leg is 4 m, then the vertical leg is 4 x 0.577 = 2.3 m.
• We calculate the length of the canopy, or hypotenuse, using the cosine. That is, through the ratio of the adjacent leg (A) to the hypotenuse (C). For an angle of 30°, the cosine value is 0.866.
• Length of the hypotenuse (C) = 4/0.866 = 4.62 m.

You will need timber of various sizes.

In addition, you will need the following material sizes:

• Beam 200x100x6000 – 1 pc. (mauerlat between pillars)
• Beam 200x100x6000 – 2 pcs. (bench and skating run)
• Beam 150x100x4000 – 6 pcs. (contractions)
• Beam 150x100x4620 – 6 pcs. (rafters)
• Beam 100Х100х2100 – 2 pcs. (vertical fixation on the wall)
• Polycarbonate, width 2 m, length 4.7 m – 3 pcs.
• Asbestos-cement pipes ∅150 mm, 4 m long – 2 pcs.
• Connecting one-piece profile for polycarbonate – 15 m.
• End profile for polycarbonate – 16 m.

Consumables: self-tapping screws for timber and polycarbonate, plates and angles for fastening timber, a bag of cement and 3 bags of ASG, a kilogram of steel fiber, two pins 1 30 and ∅2 cm long.

Sequence of work

There are many options for installing poles. Which one to choose is up to you.

Marking and installation of poles

Mark on the ground a place for the future canopy so that its long side (6 m) is adjacent to the wall of the house. As a result, two corners of the canopy will be adjacent to the house, and two will be at a distance of 4 m. It is necessary to dig holes in these two corners. The depth of the pit, you must adjust the height of the canopy. That is, taking into account the height of the asbestos-cement pillars (4 m) + the height of the timber (0.2 m), you determine the height of the canopy. Remember, the minimum depth of the hole should be 1 m.

A 10 cm layer of sand is poured onto the bottom of the pit and pillars are installed. The distance between the pillars should be 5.85 m. Please note that the distance is measured not between centers, but between the nearest points. Considering that 7.5 cm is half the diameter, then in total the distance between the centers of the pillars will be 5.85 + (0.075 + 0.075) = 6 m.

In the same way, the distance from the wall to the pipe is controlled, but the distance is already 3.93 m.

IMPORTANT: in both cases, the distance must be the same along the entire height of the pillar. This confirms the verticality of the installation, which is controlled by a plumb line.

The lower part of the post should be wrapped with a piece of roofing felt, which inside it must be thickly lubricated with grease. This procedure, coupled with a sand cushion, will protect against squeezing out the support in case of possible heaving of the soil during frosts.

Concreting of supports. For dispersed reinforcement, use steel fiber in an amount of 0.7% of the total volume of the mixture.

The pit is filled with large crushed stone, and a small, 20-30 cm layer of concrete is poured on top. At the same time, concrete must be poured into the pipes themselves. This operation will serve as insurance for the stability of the support in case of damage. The volume of one pipe ∅15 cm and height 4 m is approximately equal to 70 liters. Filling two pillars and holes will require about 200 liters of concrete. To mix it, use a bag of cement and 3 bags of ASG. IMPORTANT: On top of each pipe, it is necessary to bury a pre-prepared wooden cube with a side of 10 cm flush in the concrete. The timber will be attached to it. For better fixation, you can slightly screw several large screws into the bottom side of the cube.

After pouring, once again check the verticality of the installation and the distance between the control points.

The time it takes for concrete to gain sufficient strength for further work, at an air temperature of 20-25°C, is approximately 3 days. During this time, you can complete the second stage.

Installation of a support on the wall of a house

It is necessary to fix 2 horizontal beams on the wall.

The lower beam, the bench, must be fixed at such a height that its upper side is 20 cm higher than the level of the pillar.

The upper beam, the ridge girder, is fixed parallel to the beam. In this case, the distance between them should be 2.1 m. Taking into account the size of the ridge girder, this will give a height of 2.3 m. That is, it will allow maintaining an inclination angle of 30°.

Both beams are attached to the wall using corners that are placed around each element. This approach is less complicated, because screwing self-tapping screws into a wall through a 100 mm thick beam is extremely difficult. The corners should be twisted every 70-80 cm along the entire perimeter of the beam. One element will require 15-17 corners.

Between ridge run and lie down, two vertical beams are installed. They can be placed 20-30 cm from the edge of the structure. They should be secured only to horizontal structural elements through plates and corners.

IMPORTANT: During work, constantly check the horizontal fit of the elements using a laser level. And before screwing the screws into the timber, be sure to drill a hole ∅1.5-2 mm.

Laying the mauerlat, fastening rafters and contractions

After the concrete has hardened, you can determine the location of the Mauerlat. It is laid on the end, and to fix it it is necessary to drill two through holes(one on each side). The continuation of these holes should be in wooden cubes that are recessed into the pillars. Pins 1 are inserted into these holes. Rigid mount won't be needed here. Since the Mauerlat will be pressed down by the total weight of the structure, and the slight vertical mobility will protect the structure from destruction in the event of soil swelling in winter.

Fastenings are made using angles and plates.

Important: When working with the Mauerlat, check its horizontalness using a laser level. Remember that the upper end of the Mauerlat must be in the same plane as the upper end of the bench.

The next step is recording the contractions. The first two of them are attached to the edges of the structure and fixed with corners on the sides and top, and with plates at the bottom. Please note that the mauerlat and the bench have a height of 200 mm, and the contractions are 150. Therefore, they must be aligned along the lower end!

After attaching the two extreme contractions, the remaining 4 are installed and fixed in the same way, at an equal distance from each other.

The last step is installation of the rafters. Start working with the outermost elements. But unlike scrums, each rafter must be sawed off at the ends for a tight fit on both sides: to the ridge passage and the corner between the mauerlat and the scrum. An important feature of this stage is the ability to determine the quality of previous work.

The fact is that all six rafters must be sawed down equally if the accuracy and scrupulousness of the previous work was carried out on high level. Therefore, first attach one rafter to the place of fixation, mark the sawing points, and after adjustment, try to attach it to the other 5 points. If the discrepancies are not too large, then the reason may be linear defects in the lumber. And if the parameters match at all 6 fixation points, the work can be considered excellent.

Canopy structure installation diagram

But first you need to prepare, lay and fix all the rafters. Remember that on the top of the rafters there should be no protruding screw heads, much less plates.

Cellular polycarbonate flooring

On last stage Only three sheets of polycarbonate need to be laid. The first sheet can be fixed without stepping on it, but by securing screws from a ladder or stepladder placed on the side. In this case, the screws must be screwed into each rafter, the step between each fixation element is 50 cm.

Each sheet of cellular polycarbonate is closed at the ends with a profile, and between them it is necessary to secure a connecting one-piece profile. When attaching the second and third sheets, to tighten the screws, you will need to climb onto the surface of the canopy. To protect the polycarbonate from damage and your own safety, use a board 40-50 cm wide. The steps are placed on it. It is still better to perform this stage of work together, using a safety, mounting belt.

You will have to work from a ladder, so be careful and careful.

Don't forget the following points:

• After fixing the polycarbonate sheet, remove the protective film from it.
• Cellular polycarbonate is fixed with special screws.
• Before tightening the self-tapping screw, you need to drill a hole in the polycarbonate, the ∅ of which is slightly larger than the same parameter as the self-tapping screw.
• All lumber should be treated with drying oil.

Canopy Decoration

By by and large, such a beautiful canopy cannot be made better. But you can create original lighting underneath it. Let's say using LED strip.

If necessary, the triangular ends of the canopy can be covered with cellular polycarbonate. Moreover, this will require only two cuts of a standard width (2 m) and a length of 2.4 m.

If desired, you can arrange a circular curtain made of tarapulin or tarpaulin. Some owners of such canopies approach this creatively, and such curtains can very quickly be rolled up and fixed on top.

The main thing is that you already have a canopy made of cellular polycarbonate, assembled with your own hands. And decoration and decoration is a matter of time.

DIY polycarbonate house canopies, photos, instructions, drawings, video

How to build a polycarbonate canopy for a house with your own hands - step-by-step instructions, selection and calculation of the amount of material for construction, installation to the wall of the house, polycarbonate coating.

Polycarbonate is an innovative building material that has already become quite popular. Behind a short time stay on the market, it has supplanted the recently in demand film, glass and wood. At first, polycarbonate was used only in the countryside for the construction of greenhouses and greenhouses due to the fact that it transmits sunlight well, has a good margin of safety and is easy to install. But later landscape designers paid attention to its other advantages.

Why polycarbonate

When registering the territory suburban area One of the most pressing issues is the arrangement of a comfortable recreation area, which would be located outside the house, somewhere on the lawn, as well as shelter for the car. These problems can be solved in different ways. But the main one remains the construction of the pavilion. A canopy made of polycarbonate is the easiest to make, and besides, you don’t have to call a craftsman - you can do everything yourself. In addition, this design provides its owner with maximum benefits.

Types of material

So far, only two types of polycarbonate are known that are used for the construction of canopies - cellular and monolithic thermoplastic. The first is a panel consisting of several layers of transparent or matte plastic, which are connected to each other by vertical stiffeners located along the fibers of the material. In this case, the voids are filled with air, which gives polycarbonate excellent thermal insulation properties. Cellular sheets bend well even in the usual, so-called cold state. Therefore, a canopy made of polycarbonate can be made even of the most complex and bizarre shape.

Monolithic polymer has its advantages. It absorbs ultraviolet radiation well and has rich colors, and for all its strength it is quite light in weight. It is used not only in construction, but also in other areas of industry, which include high-tech systems.

Advantages of this material

A polycarbonate canopy can be of any design, but each of them will have clear advantages that should be mentioned. And the most important thing is the durability of the structure. Also very important is the fact that this material is easy to install and does not require any special care. It provides high transparency or dullness of the structure, depending on the need, and also performs protective functions from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.

The material is beautiful and, importantly, it is produced in a wide range of colors. And one more very important aspect- it's low cost. Canopies made of polycarbonate, the price of which varies depending on the size, will still cost less than those made of wood or metal. One sheet of material costs from 1,400 to 10,750 rubles. This price range is due to its size and thickness.

How to choose the right one

When deciding which polycarbonate to purchase, you need to decide on three parameters. These are thickness, color and quality. In order to do this correctly, you need to determine the purpose of the building. To select the thickness of the material, take into account the snow thickness and the lathing pitch. A few wouldn't hurt practical advice on this occasion:

• four-millimeter sheets are suitable for devices and various advertising structures;
• from a 6-8 mm slab you can make a partition, roof, canopy or canopy for a house made of polycarbonate in the color of your choice;
• a 10 mm panel is usually used to construct vertical surfaces;
• slabs with a thickness of 16 mm and more are suitable for buildings that must withstand truly enormous loads, for example, car parks.

As for color, this is also a very important nuance, since the color of the slabs can be of varying intensity and transparency. For example, sheets of turquoise, blue and green colors are suitable for a canopy over a pool. But these tones cannot be used as a canopy over a sales counter, because they will distort the original color of the goods placed inside.

The quality of polycarbonate depends only on its manufacturer. Products from well-known companies are always reliable and environmentally safe, and also have protective layer from exposure to ultraviolet radiation, which is applied to the front surface of the sheet.

Required tools and materials

To install a polycarbonate canopy with your own hands, you need to make calculations and purchase everything necessary to carry out this work. You will need the following materials:

• press washers and anchor bolts(the latter will be useful only when the pavilion is installed on a hard surface);
• self-tapping screws with galvanized coating;
• a mixture of cement, sand and crushed stone, if it is necessary to install supports for support;
• pipes for manufacturing support pillars with a square section 60 x 60, 80 x 80 or 100 x 100 mm;
• cellular slabs with a thickness of 8 to 10 mm;
• pipes for sheathing with a cross-section of 20 x 40 mm and for purlins - 40 x 60 or 60 x 60 mm;
• a load-bearing arch, which you can make yourself, but you must remember that in such structures you need to maintain a ten-degree or greater angle of inclination of the roof.

Tools that will be needed for the work: a welding machine, a screwdriver, a circular saw with disks, an electric jigsaw, a level and a shovel.

Calculations

Very often, owners of country houses do not invite craftsmen, but prefer to do almost everything themselves. In order to quickly and beautifully carry out landscaping work, you need to know how to make a polycarbonate canopy yourself.

Before work begins on installing such a structure, it is necessary to make a design with drawings. To do this, you need to calculate the size of the frame and the load that it will withstand, taking into account the level of precipitation and characteristics of your region. Based on this, the necessary material is selected. A simple drawing of a polycarbonate canopy is presented in this article.

Installation of the structure, first stage

The main thing is to mark the site where it will be located. After this, they dig recesses 0.5-1.5 m long in which the frame racks will be mounted. The depth of the pits depends on the height of the pavilion itself. I install parts in them to which the frame racks will be attached, and fill them with concrete. Next, the soil is removed throughout the entire area of ​​the canopy to a depth of 10-20 cm, and instead of it, a so-called cushion of sand and crushed stone is filled in and compacted thoroughly. Then the finishing coating is laid in the form of a lawn lattice, paving slabs, or simply a concrete screed.

A polycarbonate patio awning is usually installed on a frame made from material that has already been used for other extensions to maintain the style of the interior. The basis can be wooden, aluminum or steel blanks.

second phase

The final stage of installation is securing the sheets. First you need to prepare panels of the required size (see drawing of a polycarbonate canopy). To do this, they are cut using tools. In this work, it is important that after cutting, the length of the slab should be 10-15 cm greater than the perimeter of the arch. It is important to know here that after cutting the polycarbonate sheet, the protective film applied to its front side should not be removed.

Now you need to attach the bottom of the profile to the arch so that its pitch is equal to the layout of the sheets. Next, fix the panels using self-tapping screws. To do this, drill holes 2 mm smaller than the seat size of the press washer itself. Then the screws are screwed in, and their caps are hidden under protective caps.

After two adjacent slabs are secured, the joining profiles are closed with a lid. At the very end of installation, the side parts of the sheets must be protected. This is done by installing end profiles, which are secured either with self-tapping screws or glued.