Polycarbonate roofing offers a vast array of options for your construction needs. Often crafted and used as bulletproof glass, this material is a great option for any type of roof because it lasts so long, insulates well and offers fresh new design flexibility that a lot of other materials do not. Below is what you need to know about polycarbonate roofing, including advantages of the material and the different styles that it is available in.

Advantages of Polycarbonate Roofing

Polycarbonate materials offer a lot of advantages over other roofing options because of their durability, strength, design flexibility, and lower labor costs for installation and builds. With a surface that is resistant to sunlight and blocks UV rays without preventing natural light from getting in, polycarbonate lasts a long time without showing signs of wear and tear. It also reacts well to harsh hot and cold environments while being lightweight, so you won't have to worry about your building overheating in the warm months and turning ice cold in the colder months. Also due to being lightweight, you will save money on the transportation and installation costs, limiting the amount of labor necessary for each stage.

One of the more interesting advantages of polycarbonate roofing is its design flexibility. The materials are easily moldable and offer both clear shades, similar to glass and opaque shades more suitable for cover. These types of polycarbonate roofing are called clear and foam back, respectively.

Types of Polycarbonate Roofing

Clear

This type of polycarbonate roofing allows natural light to shine through without the UV rays and heat from the sun. It comes in three standard colors: clear, white and a transparent grey. Depending on the type of building you are constructing, clear polycarbonate is often used for skylights, patios and sun rooms, greenhouses and other rooms or buildings where there is a need for natural light.

Foam Back

Foam back polycarbonate comes in opaque shades and sticks to a traditional sense of roofing. While there are more color options and the general advantages are still the same, this type is not for buildings that want to use the roof as a means for natural lighting. Therefore, you'll still get the durability, strength, and design flexibility and attractiveness but you won't be using this for greenhouses or sun rooms. Instead, the best solution is for sheds, carports, and a traditional roofing option for your project.

Reach out to a local company, like KFC Roofing Supplies Pty Ltd, for further details on roofing options.

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