How To Install UPVC Corrugated Roof Sheet ?

UPVC corrugated roof sheet is a great way to top a garden shed, shop, or patio. It is an easy, low-cost work, and you can do it yourself. You only need some basic tools and materials. We will see methods for installing the upvc corrugated roof sheet. The first method is to cut the tejas de pvc to the desired length. Most upvc corrugated roof sheet come up to 32 feet, which means 9.8 m in length. Allow for a minimum of 18 inches which means 46 cm if you need to lap to complete the run of the upvc corrugated roof sheet. Tin snips are slow but safe. Wear work gloves and find the longest pair you can when in the installation for tejas de pvc .

   

The next step is pre-drill holes on the ridges. Some upvc corrugated roof sheet have pre-drilled holes. If yours do not, then you will need to drill holes in tejas pvc. Use a 3⁄16 inches which is 4.8 mm drill bit. Spacing for the holes on the ends and sides of the tejas pvc should be 6 to 8 inches which is 15 to 20 cm. Then installing the tejas pvc. Place the tejas pvc directly onto purlins that are attached to the roof trusses, beginning on the outside edge. Close or cover the back end. These will stop the entry of rain, wind, and pests. Screw down the tejas pvc. Pre-drill the holes, and use 10 by 2 in which is 25.4 by 5.1 cm screws with polycarbonate washers.

  

Continue across the roof until it is completely covered, lapping over the previous panel by at least 2.5 inches which is 6.4 cm minimum. Next, complete the opposite side. If the teja trapezoidal pvc is 2-sided and not just a single slope, repeat the installation on the other side of the teja trapezoidal pvc, and install a corrugated ridge cap as you proceed across with the upvc corrugated roof sheet.