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RE: Carport roof options - kalakoa - 01-24-2014
Polycarbonate roofing will not pass fire inspection for an enclosed structure.
RE: Carport roof options - David M - 01-27-2014
I've used the polycarbonate panels twice, once in Ga, once here. The get very brittle over time. I replaced the ones here with metal.
David
Ninole Resident
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RE: Carport roof options - aramis720 - 01-27-2014
Thanks David, good to know.
RE: Carport roof options - Rob Tucker - 01-27-2014
Most roof requirements include having sufficient strength to walk on the roof for maintenance / safety.
RE: Carport roof options - tada - 01-27-2014
Does that mean paying xtra for suntuf is worth it. I was thinking of buying the regular poly panels since they were so cheap. The cloudy Hilo weather not going protect the panels.
RE: Carport roof options - lquade - 01-27-2014
i have the heavy duty tuff panels on my lanai and they have been there close to 30 years. they are still fine. the cheaper ones (home depot) on a flat roof you will be lucky to get 5 years.
RE: Carport roof options - VancouverIslander - 01-27-2014
Too bad there is no such thing as clear metal panels! I'm thinking about the suntuf panels for covering my lanai.
RE: Carport roof options - bgiles - 02-01-2014
Two 360s: At some point, might you consider putting solar of some sort on this structure? Just something to think about. I'm considering a carport as well and it would be a better location than my second story roof as far as maintenance goes...
bamboo2u
RE: Carport roof options - john the architect - 02-12-2014
Sometimes the smallest element of the house are the most noticed and attention to detail for that construction makes sense.
John Maloney
310.562.0362
johnmaloney3@me.com
Hawaii Architect AR8082
www.jmagreenbuilding.com
RE: Carport roof options - brianwells - 12-03-2014
Hi Aramis,
The most durable roofing materials for a carport is metal or steel. I feel you are a bit unaware of the variety of steel panels available nowadays. They look very classy and aesthetic as well. When I remodeled my carport 4 months back, I got a variety of steel panels with bold colors available at steel buildings colorado springs. I was so impressed by them that I got them installed instantly. Check www.amfsteel.com to view various steel panels. I can assure you that they look very trendy and cool. They are also very durable and are available at affordable prices.