When it comes to choosing a carport, it is important that the materials you choose will perform effectively over time particularly with the climatic conditions that we now experience in UK. At present the most popular roofing materials used for carports are GRP, Polycarbonate and glass.
We feel that polycarbonate is overall the best roofing material to use as it offers many advantages and we cannot find any disadvantages! It is a very strong material that is perfect for carport & canopy roofs. The polycarbonate that we use for our carport structures is of the highest grade and offers many benefits making it a top choice for domestic carports as well as commercial canopies.
Benefits of Polycarbonate:
- Has a very high impact resistance, making it virtually unbreakable
- It is very versatile
- It can be supplied clear, opal or bronze coloured
- It has an outstanding 25 year life expectancy
- The polycarbonate we use is co-extruded (manufactured) with a UV filter, and therefore offers high UV protection
- Very cost effective compared to many other roof coverings
- Excellent structural performance
- Maintains strength and a clean look over time
- Self-extinguishing when the source of the flame is removed and will not promote fire or assist the spread of fire
- Effective resistance to weather
- Low heat transmission keeps area underneath cool in the hot sunny weather
Click here to find out the technical features of the block edge polycarbonate that we use for our Simplicity 35 carport system.
You can compare the advantages of GRP, Polycarbonate and glass as well as construction materials in The Good Canopy Guide. Click on the button below to download your free copy:
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