In recent years, polycarbonate has received great distribution and popularity. Greenhouses, a variety of canopies and many other designs from this material please users with their simplicity and multifunctionality. Today, we will devote just the topic of Polycarbonate canopies, in which we find out all the nuances of this structure, as well as to pay attention to the manufacture of a canopy of polycarbonate with your own hands.

The main properties of polycarbonate

Before talking about making a carport of polycarbonate, it is necessary to understand what this material represents which species is and what is its feature. So, polycarbonate is a polymer that is used in various industrial spheres. It is made from transparent granules, which method of casting or extrusion is converted into bright, transparent plastic sheets.

Polycarbonate is the following types:

• monolithic;
• cellular;
• channel (boilers).

The first two has gained wide use, the latter is quite rare. Monolithic polycarbonate is durable, relatively heavy sheets. This type is considered an excellent alternative glass, it is much easier and more reliable. The monolithic plates are several shades and tones: transparent, matte, opaque. Differs from cellular lack of air layer.

Cellular polycarbonate is a material that inside has formed emptiness. They are called the cells, from this and the symbolic name of the species. Cellular polycarbonate multi-layer, the more they are the stronger sheet. Polycarbonate is sufficiently resistant to the impact and the occurrence of various nature cracks. It has a small weight and is distinguished by low thermal conductivity. This species is highly resistant to shocks and has a protective film. Working with this type of polycarbonate is important to take into account the method of its attachment. First you need to make a hole in the material and only then insert the self-sufficiency into it, and not just to drive it to the screwdriver. Under the influence of temperature, cellular polycarbonate has an extension property. The table presents the main advantages and disadvantages of polycarbonate material.

The advantages of polycarbonate Disadvantages of polycarbonate 1. It has a feature of re-operation after processing. 1. Not resistant to ultraviolet rays, quickly loses its physical properties. 2. Resistant to low and high temperatures. 2. prone to hydrolysis. 3. Lightweight, durable, resistant to mechanical loads. 3. Under the voltage quickly loses its mechanical and chemical properties. 4. Differs good light light quality. 5. Resistant to acidic medium, various solutions and oxidizers. 6. Does not absorb moisture. 7. Faceless. 8. Flexible. 9. Easy to use. It has excellent sound insulation characteristics.

Due to its versatility, polycarbonate is used in agriculture, auto and aircraft equipment, etc.

How to develop a project

Polycarbonate canopies are installed not only on the houses, they are used as shelters for pools, cars, near shops and other organizations. In today's article, we will look at a simple variant of a carport of polycarbonate for a private house, which will be at the power even beginners.

The initial stage in this matter can be called the development of the project of the future structure, which will clearly present the design, it is determined with the size and calculate the amount of the required material. Specialists recommend inexperienced masters to pay attention to the ready-made drawings of the easiest ideas.

At this stage, it is necessary to finally decide on the type of material that will be taken as the basis. The choice of material directly depends on the purpose of the finished canopy and its dimensions. With the help of construction tools for measuring the area, it is necessary to make measurements of the intended area to install a canopy and choose the type of support for it.

Choosing a thickness of material for a canopy of polycarbonate

The choice of polycarbonate panels for the construction of a canopy is the case is responsible, because the service life depends on the material. Considering the type of plastic sheets worth considering the number of annual precipitation in your area, the frequency of the clamp of the planned canopy, etc. Polycarbonate sheets are thick with 4 to 25 mm, the optimal size for the canopy will be 8-10 mm. Next, consider these indicators more.

Cellular polycarbonate has at least five varieties of panels of various thicknesses and structures. They differ among themselves with shapes of cells, ribbies and density actually. Choosing a cellular polycarbonate for a canopy better to stop its choice on medium thickness sheets, it will be enough to ensure that the design is resistant to deceit and huge snow cover. Whatever cellular polycarbonate it has excellent sound insulation.

Installation of a canopy of monolithic polycarbonate is no less successful. This type of material is realized by 10 well-known modifications, which differ not only to the thickness, and the structure of the surface of the panels, their shades and viscosity. The thickness of the monolithic panels is 2-6 mm, the individual orders produce sheets with a thickness of up to 12 mm. Choosing a monolithic polycarbonate should pay attention to the label, as some models are not suitable for use in places close to fire, others are used in medical institutions, etc. Depending on the purpose of the canopy, some masters, which happens often, combine the types of polycarbonate. This material is very popular and in landscape design.

Required tool for making a canopy of polycarbonate with their own hands

Polycarbonate is one of those materials that without problems are processed by various manual and electrical instruments. It can easily be milling and thermoforming. To work with polycarbonate panels for the manufacture of a canopy, it is necessary to prepare such working instruments:

• construction knife;
• roulette;
• screwdriver;
• bulgarian;
• welding machine;
• a hammer;
• screws;
• metal corners;
• electric jigsaw.

A number of work inventory depends on the type of material for the manufacture of supports for a canopy of polycarbonate with their own hands.

How to make a frame for a canopy

Polycarbonate - this is our base for a canopy, and for the manufacture of a frame it is necessary to pick up another, favorable, durable, stable material. Classic is considered a metal frame. For its assembly, a welding machine is used as well as special fasteners. Aluminum is suitable for small designs, for overall structures, you can take more severe types of metal.

Some owners collect wood frames, but in such cases the material should be qualitatively treated with antibacterial agents. Wooden frame implies laying of transverse beams, which should be carefully accommodated to make the design proportional and durable.

The carcass assembly is perhaps one of the most responsible and labor-intensive processes in the manufacture of a canopy with their own hands. The quality of the assembled base under construction will depend on its safety and durability.

The simplicity of assembly and reliability differ in the frames are collected from the profile pipe. This option is well combined with wrought details, has aesthetic appearance, etc. Professionals are recommended by novice masters in the process of assembling the carcass for a canopy will take care of more experienced specialists.

Step-by-step instructions for mounting a carp of polycarbonate with their own hands

Installation of a canopy of polycarbonate takes a lot of time, even if it is a small construction. The entire work process is made in several steps, which can be briefly displayed as follows.

Step 1. Preparation of space for the installation of construction.

Step 2. Preparation of kittlements under the support for a canopy.

Step 3. Assembly and installation of the frame.

Step 4. Installation of sheets of polycarbonate.

The project of the structure is ready, with a framework for the frame, the tools are prepared ... the next stage of the mood is considered to prepare the placement of construction. The territory must be removed from the garbage, clean it from the extra low layers. If the carport is assumed for the car, then you can conclude the basis or flood with rubble. The original option is also considered to create an ecoparking (with landscaping).

Clearing the area under the canopy is worth planning and measure the location of the supports and dig profound pits to install them. When the boobs are ready supports are located in places and fixed with concrete solution. Further work should be carried out after complete fill drying. It will take about 4 days, all this time concrete must be splashing with water to prevent the appearance of cracks.

The most common option is the arched frame. The installed supports are connected to the mortgage parts, then the horizontal beams are further stacked. At this stage, the construction is called the upper viscous. Next, the arch is constructed. This does not mean that the canopy must be definitely bent, it can be fixed in a horizontal position. The finished metal frame is necessarily treated with anti-corrosion liquids and operate with paint. Frames for canopies at the porch are attached with the help of special supports that are drunk directly into the wall.

The final stage is the installation and fixation of polycarbonate sheets.

The sheets of the material is better to cut in advance, it will help in this hacksaw, still use a circular saw. Do not rush to remove the protective film from polycarbonate panels, it has a special markup, which will allow you to cut the necessary pieces more neatly. Roofing material is attached to the frame of stainless bolts and self-drawing. If you chose a cellular polycarbonate take care of the presence of special thermoshab. For fixing sheets at joints, plastic (or aluminum) profiles are used. At this stage of work, you should remove the protective film from the material. Not an unimportant moment for a polycarbonate canopy is the sealing of sheet ends. Aluminum tape is most often used as sealant. This allows you to protect the design from the penetration of moisture inside the construction. By purchasing means for treating the joints of polycarbonate material, it is worth paying attention to the presence of acrylic in the agent. You should buy fluid without it.

In order for the problems with polycarbonate coating in the next few years, it is necessary to comply with the rules for caring for the material.

First, it is necessary to wipe the surface with a soft sponge and detergent with simple composition.

Secondly, the cleaning of various solutions of the White alcohol type is not carried out on the side covered with a protective layer.

Thirdly, after any cleaning operation, polycarbonate coating should be thoroughly rinsed with water.

In the event of the appearance of microcracks on the surface of the material, it is better to immediately treat them with transparent silicone means.

For detailed information on the correct installation of a canopy of polycarbonate, with your own hands, see the video:

The presence of sidelines of canopies testifies not only about the good taste of the owners, but also about their desire to improve the comfort of recreation and residence. It looks very original with your own hands, gives the space an exclusive view, it serves a long time, can be used to create closed zones of various purposes. The appearance of polycarbonate among building materials made it possible to create original structures with minimal loss of time and money, while the actual performance indicators are much superior to the previously used materials.

Perform construction work in two ways:

1. Installation of a canopy from polycarbonate can be done with the involvement of specialized construction companies. Advantages: Proper quality and installation speed are guaranteed. Professional specialists provide assistance in design and calculations, give advice on the optimal version of the canopy, taking into account the physical characteristics of the soils, architectural features of the structure and climatic zone of residence. Failure - all services need to be paid, in some cases the price may be equal to the value of materials for the manufacture of canopies. Technology can be found on the video below.
2. Alone. If there are small construction and installation experience, you can perform work without the involvement of third-party performers. Advantages - the total estimated cost of construction is significantly reduced. Disadvantages - you need to have free time and possess certain knowledge, how to build yourself.

Physical and operational characteristics of polycarbonate

The use of modern equipment and innovative additives allows you to create material with unique properties.

1. The transparent polycarbonate transparency reaches 90%. The value may vary depending on the presence of mineral dyes of various shades. Due to large transparency, it is possible to save electrical energy to lighting. Canopies can be used to arrange flower beds, greenhouses, etc. The development of plants under sheds is no different from development in open areas.

Light Polycarbonate 90%

2. High performance of mechanical strength. The material is plastic, which allows it to exhaust sharp dynamic loads without cracking. It does not have the effect of residual deformation, after removal of loads completely restores linear dimensions and geometric shape.

3. Excellent indicators of mechanical strength in relation to the specific weight. Polycarbonate has special rigidity ribs, which increases bending resistance. High-resistance to the order exceeds the glass indicators. It may be standard one or two-chamber, reinforced, four-chamber.

Single-chamber polycarbonate sheet
Twin-chamber polycarbonate sheet
Four-chamber polycarbonate sheet

4. Low specific gravity makes it possible to seek noticeable savings on foundations and supporting structures.

5. Innovative additives make it unresponsive to hard ultraviolet radiation. The strength of intermolecular bonds remains unchanged the entire period of operation - microcracks do not appear, the values \u200b\u200bof strength and sustainability do not deteriorate.

6. High ductility allows us to use materials at temperatures up to -50 ° C, the strength indicators do not deteriorate at temperatures up to + 115 ° C.

7. A wide range of thickness, sizes of plates and color solutions. It makes it possible to designers correctly embody their most bold projects.

8. Lower life exceeds 25 years. Polycarbonate has excellent technological characteristics, it is easily cut and processed by ordinary tools. During use, the number of unproductive waste is minimized.
With the use of polycarbonate you can do the following canopies:

1. Visor over a balcony, loggia or entrance door. Excludes atmospheric precipitation, reliably protects from wind and direct sunlight.
2. Canopy for one or more cars. Due to the use of a canopy, you can abandon the construction of the capital garage, the car is protected from the appearance of rust, the cover of the cabin does not fade.
3. Canopy for a patio or an open arbor. The comfort of recreation increases, labor costs are reduced to maintain purity in the construction.
4. Canopy over the pool. Increases the time of receiving water procedures.

Visor over the balcony canopy for several cars canopy for patio canopy for the pool

Material selection rules for canopyThe reliability of the structure depends on the proper choice of material thickness. The thicker the sheets, the greater the load they can withstand, the easier it can be a metal bearing design. What polycarbonate is better for a canopy?

Dina panels 6 and 12 m. For connecting together individual panels, a special aluminum profile is used, a standard length of 6 meters is applied. The profile may be inconclined (panels are inserted into technological grooves from two sides) or detachable. The detachable has a universal purpose, can be applied on various types of structures. It consists of the upper and lower clamping parts, tightened with each other with special screws. Used on various panel thickness, it is possible to manually adjust the compression force. If the panels for some reason reduced the thickness, then the profile can be fastened stronger and eliminate the leakage of the connections.

The ends should necessarily close the ease profile, close to silicone before closing the cell. This prevents reproduction in the cavities of microorganisms, moss and mold. Such microorganisms significantly worsen the appearance of the structure. In some cases, there may be a negative impact on the magnitude of the transmitted light, which is one of the disadvantages of polycarbonate canopies.

Sun-unclosed profile
Forest profile for polycarbonate

To fix polycarbonate sheets to metal or wooden frames, special self-tapping screws are used with rubber gaskets. How to make a canopy shown on the video. Self-tapping heads can be covered with decorative hats. The carrying frame for a canopy can be made of square and round tubes, corners, stones, chawls or wooden bars, sizes are selected taking into account maximum loads, area and type of roof of the canopy.
What is better - polycarbonate or professional flooring for a canopyThere is no definite answer. Professional flooring is made of sheet steel, can withstand increased loads. But the polycarbonate has universal use, the installation of a canopy of polycarbonate is more cost-effective.
Stages of design of canopiesA sketch project to start construction of canopies with their own hands is necessary with the preparation of a sketch project of carrying structures. To do this, we should have theoretical knowledge by calculating the maximum loads in the design sites, calculate each element to bending and compression. Maximum wind and snow loads are taken into account, the types of roofs and the angle of slopes are determined.
Types of the rafter system of canopiesDepending on the engineering features and specific operating conditions, the canopy may be:

1. Single sloping. The angle of inclination of the slope is at least 12 °, the designs are used to build small-sized structures, the easiest canopy. Model number 3.
2. Dome. Round or elongated. It can withstand significant snow loads, has an original designer view. During the manufacture of the frame, it should be accurately withstanding all sizes, it applies to complex variants by execution. Model number 6.
3. Arched. Length is selected individually, used to cover a small height. Model number 4.
4. Double. Universal destination, designs are applied to the construction of large sizes. Model number 2.

After determining the roof types you need to start design foundations
Types of foundationsThe small weight of the structures allows the use of the most simple and cheap foundations. Due to this, the construction time is significantly reduced and their cost is reduced. Taking into account the physical characteristics of the soils and the possible load for canopies, such foundations can be used:

Screw pile. Metal piles are screwed into the ground according to the pile field plan (watch the video). Depth and dimeter is selected individually. The ends of the piles are aligned horizontally, metal platforms are welded to fasten the vertical supports of the canopy. Dignity - Fully prepare foundations within one day are used in any climatic zones and on any soils, including wetlands. Have positive user feedback. Screeching under the canopy do not necessarily.

Greenhouse on screw piles

Stilled. The depth of occurrence is approximately 60 cm, a sand pillow is embanked to compensate for the swelling efforts. The dimensions around the perimeter are not more than 40 × 40 cm. Can be made from concrete (reinforced or unarmed), cement blocks or ready-made factory structures. Advantages - the lowest cost, there is no need to align the platform. Making time, taking into account the pouring of the concrete no more than 14 days.

Bearing support with location in the soil 60cm

Fine breeding tapes. Used for large heavy structures, allow you to put the side walls for canopies to protect against wind, snow and rain. The cost of the expensive category, the time of manufacture of at least three weeks.

Fine-breeding foundation

The choice of foundation can have a significant impact on the cost of the structure, when making a decision, the maximum number of factors should be taken into account.
Bearing vertical supportsMove from round and square pipes, varietal rolled products or wooden bars. With their help, you can build a wooden canopy. Installed on the foundations, serve to fix the rafter system of the canopy. During the manufacture, height and possible efforts are taken into account. The distance between farms and supports should take into account the total area of \u200b\u200bthe canopy.
Building and installation technologyBuild construction begins with the installation of vertical supports on ready-made foundations. During the fill of the concrete, anchor bolts are installed in them, the distance between them should correspond to the distance between the holes of the lower platform of the supports. Each pore is constantly controlled by a vertical position, the deviation of the vertices in any direction is prohibited. The distance between the supports corresponds to the length of the roof elements. The assembly can be carried out with welds (not collapsible) or with hardware (collapsible option). The collapsible canopy of polycarbonate makes it possible, if necessary, dismantle the construction and install it in a new place. After dismantling, all designs retain their initial indicators and are ready for re-installation without prior preparation.

Concreting Stand
Fastening struts anchor bolts
Arch mount

If the canopy is made at an industrial enterprise, then it has workers in the installation, each detail is numbered, its position in the node and the fixation method is indicated. An independent manufacture of metal cutting structures requires care and fulfillment of existing sectoral requirements, construction standards and rules.

The elements of the canopy after installation are checked for matching position, the assembly stages provide a gradual fastening of structures. If deformations occur, it turns out and the cause is eliminated. Before fastening the polycarbonate on the canopy, tests should be performed. During the tests, the design is loaded with efforts twice as large. Due to this, the storage factor is achieved, long and safe operation of the canopy is guaranteed.
How to fix polycarbonate to a metal carcassSheets are cut in an eclectic jigsaw, a grinder with a cutting thin disc or mounting knife. A specific tool is selected depending on the thickness of the material. Installation of polycarbonate begins with one of the sides, only after complete fixation of the previous sheet can begin fixing the following. For fastening, special self-tapping screws are used with rubber washers. The washers seal the coating, compensate for the difference in the change of linear dimensions due to thermal extensions, do not allow the appearance of microcracks. Tighten the screws should be careful, it is impossible to damage surfaces. If there is a desire, then self-tapping heads can be covered with decorative hats.

Void from the ends of polycarbonate sheets must be sealing. Otherwise, in them, after a few years, moss and mold will begin to grow, not only appearance, but also operational characteristics will deteriorate. During the attachment of sheets, you should pay attention to the front and reverse moan. Laying polycarbonate on a canopy is performed only by the front side, it has a special protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays, the installation of the laying is indicated on the packaging of each sheet. During production, it is covered with a protective polyethylene film, which has instructions and drawings. It is recommended to remove it before installing the sheet on the landing place. Otherwise, the self-tapping screws will hold the film, in these places it will not break down, but bulls. The pieces will remain, remove which is very difficult. In addition, the protective film is much easier to shoot when the sheet is on Earth. If it is installed on a canopy, work is significantly complicated.
Practical advice

1. It is strictly forbidden to be bending a polycarbonate sheet across cells. Adhere to this rule not only during the installation of a canopy, but also during transportation or storage of materials.
2. It is not necessary to specifically drill holes for the self-tapping screw, this operation is performed simultaneously on the sheet and frame.
3. During the design, always take into account the safety reserve coefficient. Do not use the thinnest sheets. As practice shows, premature repairs cost much more expensive than the purchase of durable polycarbonate.
4. Do not work alone. It is not only hard and dangerous, but also has a negative impact on the quality of installation.
5. Strictly follow the safety instructions, do not hurry, work carefully. Express special care while working with power tools.

Compliance with the recommended rules ensures that the installation will be carried out taking into account the construction norms, the canopy will be reliable and serve a long period of time.
Video instructions for installing a carport of polycarbonate with their own hands

When refrming a country house, it is worth considering each item that as a result you had a good place to relax. For example, when organizing a recreation area, it is worth building a canopy. For this purpose, you can use polycarbonate. This material has sufficient strength, so it is worth learn some details of the construction of the construction of it from it. This article can be familiar with the step-by-step instruction of how to make a carport of polycarbonate. You can also view several drawings on which options for arranging this design are offered. Therefore, even if you are new to construction, then this article will help you get a general idea of \u200b\u200bwork, as well as try your strength.

For the manufacture of transparent roofs, the polycarbonate has proven itself from the positive side. Unlike glass and plastic, this material is convenient in operation. The edges of the product are equipped with rigidity ribs, due to which the sheets can be bend without bad consequences. Therefore, it is given the opportunity to build a canopy of any planes, even semicircular. Another advantage of the material in a variety of coloring. Plus, the transparency of the material enhances the lighting of the closed area.

Sheets with one or another shade muffle the sun rays. So even in the hottest weather, it will be safe under a canopy of polycarbonate.

First of all, it is worth considering the design of the future canopy over the porch or another place. For the manufacture of the project, you will need to think about the following parameters:

1. Measurement site and frame calculation.
2. Determination of the type of material for the frame. It can be a metal or tree.
3. Definition with polycarbonate type - monolithic or cellular.
4. Drawing up drawings.

As for the drawings, at the end of the article, you can familiarize yourself with some of the options. For example, some can be taken as a basis and add something.

To work with such a material, you should have the next set of tools and material at hand:

• material for frame - wood or metal;
• galvanized screws;
• polycarbonate;
• docking face profile;
• press-washer;
• required mounting elements;
• sand and cement for mounting support supports;
• crushed stone;
• paint, respectively, on wood or metal;
• hacksaw;
• screwdriver;
• drill;
• level;
• roulette;
• welding machine in case of assembly of a metal frame.

If the entire material / tool is assembled by the first preparatory stage. To install the supports, it is necessary to dig a hole with a depth of 600 mm. This is the case if the canopy is planned to build a big one. Supports should be located at a distance of 1-1.5 m. Having done such work, the further framework can be attached to the supports.

If the canopy is small and planned to be installed above the porch, then maybe the supports will not be required. It will be enough for a few anchor fasteners to the wall.

As mentioned above, it is possible to make a frame of both wood and from a metal profile. The choice depends on the required strength of the final product. For example, if the canopy is manufactured for a picnic and rest, you can build a frame from a bar. If the shelter is required for the car, then preferably produce a reliable metal frame. In the latter case, without the skills of the welder could not do. If you do not have any, then the help of a qualified welder will be required.

In order to save it, you can buy a ready-made frame that is collected by bolts. Such a design, a clear case, will not be so durable as the welded frame, but in some cases the only correct solution.

So, for the manufacture of such a frame, you will need a metal profile with a cross section of 60 × 60 mm or 100 × 100 mm. The profile selection depends on the load. For example, for a run, you can choose a profile with a smaller cross section - 40 × 40 or 60 × 60 mm. For the crate and less, you can use 20 × 20 mm.

Previously concreted racks first need to be tied up. This will ensure the construction of greater rigidity. Additionally, the strapping can be made from below and in the middle. If the canopy is above the porch, the part of the support will be on the wall, and the other on the support pillars (in case the size is large enough).

For the top of the design, the arch is constructed. To make bent items, the pipe bender will be required. So, it will be possible to make an arc from a metal profile. The finished frame is covered with an anti-corrosion composition, and after the desired paint color is covered.

It is worth noting some features of the polycarbonate attachment to the frame. For the arch should be purchased with a thickness of 8 mm. The more the leaf should be unhappy, the smaller should be its thickness. If the roof of the canopy is straight, then the sheets of coating can have 10 mm thick.

Separate billets must be cut into with a hacksaw or circular saw. But consider when cutting, the length of the sheets should be such that they look out for the edges of the design by 100-150 mm. In the process of cutting, it is impossible to allow vibration products. This can cause the appearance of cracks on the material.

Some experts perform cutting polycarbonate directly in the protective film. Due to this, there is a smaller risk of leaf damage during its preparation.

Moreover, when laying a sheet, do not confuse the side. That side that has a protective film should be directed up, as it has protection against ultraviolet.

To connect the sheets using a docking profile. Before spinning the self-tapping screw, pre-drill in the polycarbonate of the holes. They should be slightly larger than the diameter of the self-press. Screw the screws should be screwed through special washers having a rubber gasket. It is also important to organize a small gap in the places of docking sheets. It is enough to leave 3 mm to expand the material when heated. As for the ends of the sheet, it closes the end profile.

We present you a brief step-by-step instruction for the manufacture of a carp of polycarbonate over the porch and with support racks based on a wooden frame:

1. First concrete supports in the ground.
2. All wooden billets must be treated with anti-corrosion. Especially those that will be concreted.
3. On the wall of the house, attach brackets that will be support for two transverse beams 120 × 60 mm. For greater reliability, the wall can be fixed to the wall horizontally.
4. Now it is necessary to install transverse beams on the racks and on the supports attached on the wall.
5. In a place where the transverse beam is connected to the rack, use metal corners.
6. Next you need to build a crate.
7. When the frame is ready, you must fasten the polycarbonate with self-turns with thermoshabami.

This simple instruction confirms the words said at the beginning of this article. Even without special construction skills, you will work if you wish to make all the work on the manufacture of a canopy yourself. If you have personal experience in such construction, then leave your comments at the end of this article.

Video

Photo

Several variations of polycarbonate canopies:

Schemes

The schemes provided will help you choose a project suitable in your case:

In the summer, all meetings with friends or family gatherings are transferred to fresh air. Sudden rain often interferes with the plans and forces guests with the owners to move to the house. There are many facilities intended to protect against such troubles. Among the options are significantly allocated to the houses and visors from polycarbonate. They are not only easy to manufacture, but also reliable to perform their protective functions.

What is a canopy

A canopy is a design consisting of a roof and supports in the form of columns. The structure can have different sizes and a device, installed separately or adjacent to the house. The main purpose is to protect against rain, but they also serve as visors who protect from direct sunlight.

Polycarbonate canopy to protect against sunlight

Dignity

The advantages of the design include:

1. Light, no need to build a powerful foundation.
2. The ability to cover the considerable part of the territory of the yard or platform near the house, allowing to perform different works regardless of weather conditions.
3. Polycarbonate canopy, adjacent to the house, makes it possible to carry out events with relatives or friends, not appearing in the open sky.
4. The design is simple and allows manufacturing with your own hands.

disadvantages

It must be remembered about the minuses of canopies:

1. The construction does not protect against wind, dust, cold, insects.
2. The roof material is able to fully close the access of sunlight, which is why there is a lack of illumination under the canopy.
3. The roof rattle grapple in the rain, so it is not recommended to add the structure under the bedroom windows or children.
4. In winter, large masses of snow accumulate on the surface, creating a significant burden on the roof and the base of the canopy.

The canopy is not easy to protect the construction, it forms a certain communication center, a place for gatherings in a circle of friends and relatives. In addition, it is capable of performing other functions:

• parking protection;
• transition from home to bath or other buildings;
• trump over the porch, balcony, other elements of the house.

In addition, high-quality carports are decorated with a platform near the house, create a high decorative effect. Often they are combined with other structures, forming specialized areas for recreation, communication or other purposes.

Types of canopies

Existing canopy designs can be combined into groups on different features. In form:

• straight;
• single or double;
• dome-shaped;
• tents;
• wave-like;
• multi-level;
• arched, etc.

By type of adjoining wall:

1. Console (design characteristic for visors over windows or porch).
2. Having supports on the ground. Apply for large-sized structures that create an excessive load on the wall or foundation.

By material:

• metal;
• wooden;
• combined.

There are a lot of roofing species, but we will only consider the canopies from polycarbonate.

Requirements for the design of canopies

Polycarbonate canopy, built to the house, is built for permanent use, so you need to comply with certain requirements. In particular, the shape of the roof should not prevent the flow of rainwater or the snow towards winter. At the same time, the location of the possible gathering should be outside the tracks, the parking lot of the car or the possible location of people. This is the most relevant for regions with snowy winter, where the abundant loss of wet snow often happens. The load that it creates is capable of deforming or destroying the structure, so it is necessary to ensure timely slipping of the snow masses from the surface. To do this, build inclined or scanty forms of the roof.

Important! In cases of use of a carport of polycarbonate, attached to a private house in a region with an increased amount of snow dropout, it is necessary to avoid the use of flat surfaces of a large area.

Polycarbonate canopies and visors

As roofing, polycarbonate is considered the most preferred material. It appeared on the market relatively recently, but in a short time it won high popularity due to its operational qualities. The material has high traffic permeability, some of its varieties according to the degree of transparency differ little from the glass.

Roofing - Polycarbonate

pros

The positive qualities of roofing material include:

1. Low weight. Load from polycarbonate is much lower than from other roofing coatings.
2. Elasticity, ability to bend and take the form of a base.
3. Transparency, canopy or trump card from polycarbonate, attached to the house, does not create a significant dimming.
4. Material withstands pretty high mechanical loads, due to elasticity, it is able to carry strikes.
5. Durability.
6. High frost resistance.
7. Low burning ability. The roof of polycarbonate has the ability to self-effect.
8. Ease of processing.

Minuses

Among negative qualities should be specified:

• High susceptibility to ultraviolet rays. Given the scope of application, the lack of serious. Manufacturers decide the question by applying protective films, making neutralizing additives into the composition of the material in the manufacture.
• Polycarbonate is unstable to the effects of technical hydrocarbons (oils, gasoline, other chemicals of this series).
• Material has the ability to accumulate moisture. For this reason, an important point becomes the mandatory sealing of the ends of the cellular polycarbonate with a special aluminum ribbon that prevents the penetration of water in the cavity.

A set of polycarbonate quality allows you to use it in different sections. Mainly this glazing or formation of transparent surfaces for household buildings. When installing sheets of material, it is necessary to comply with certain rules, use special fasteners and provide heat gaps to compensate for temperature extensions. Recommended after purchasing polycarbonate for some time to withstand to exit excess moisture.

Types of polycarbonate

There are two varieties of polycarbonate:

1. Monolithic.
2. Cell.

Both species are the same material, but having a different form.

Monolithic

An example of a carport of monolithic polycarbonate

The monolithic polycarbonate is a solid sheet of plastic of a certain thickness. Externally, it is similar to ordinary glass, but has high elasticity, the ability to bend in any direction. The roof from the monolithic polycarbonate is transparent, does not interfere with the passage of sunlight and does not shadow the space under the canopy. Some users consider this disadvantage and acquire a colored polycarbonate that reduces the brightness of the sun's rays. There are various shades on sale:

• red;
• bronze;
• green;
• grey;
• blue;
• blue;
• orange;
• yellow;
• turquoise;
• brown.

The abundance of shades allows you to create a roof with the effect of transparency, but some change of illumination, all items under a canopy take place, corresponding to the color of the coating. In regions with the scorching sun, the use of colored polycarbonate species allows to significantly reduce the unpleasant sensations from the brightness of light.

Cellular

An example of a canopy of cellular polycarbonate

Cellular polycarbonate is sheets consisting of two or three thin layers of material separated by longitudinal perpendicular to the adjusted jumpers. Formed voids - honeycombs - make sheets resistant to cold exposure. At the same time, the degree of transparency of such sheets is much smaller than that of the monolithic material. For use as a roofing coating, cellular polycarbonate is much more preferable, as it is easier, cheaper, easier in installation.

What needs to be considered by designing canopy

First of all, you should decide on the framework for the frame under a canopy or a trump card from polycarbonate. Choosing it, it is necessary to take into account durability, and the ability to maintain their working quality during the entire service life. The optimal choice is metal profiled pipes that are easily connected, have a high bearing capacity and durability. The disadvantage of this choice is a high weight of the design, which requires creating a fairly powerful foundation.

The use of wooden parts allows you to create more easy structures that do not create loads on the walls that do not need to arrange a powerful foundation. In this case, the wooden cannon has low strength and unstable to wind loads. A squalry impulse is able to tear it off from the supporting structure.

Important! An important factor is the cost of the project. It is recommended to determine the order of spending from the very first steps in order not to waste time on obviously inaccessible ideas.

Designing the shape of the canopy, it is necessary to take into account their capabilities and the production base. Some options need a mandatory presence of specialists and the use of complex equipment. If there are no such features, it is better to limit the simpler forms.

Be sure to get information about the number of snow in the winter, falling out in your region. The weight of the snow layer is able to crush the polycarbonate of a large area, so you should envisage options with a removable coating, reduce surface area or increase the angle of inclination of the roof. It is important to ensure a safe gathering of snow so as not to spoil the items that are under it.

How to make a canopy or visor do it yourself

The manufacture of a canopy of polycarbonate can be divided into several stages:

1. Creating a project, working drawing.
2. Acquisition of necessary materials.
3. Foundation arrangement.
4. Production of the supporting structure.
5. Installation.
6. Installation of roofing.

How to make a carport of polycarbonate with your own hands - step by step instructions

The duration and complexity of these steps is largely dependent on the material and sizes of the canopy, the method of fastening and other features of the design framework. The most time-working operation is the creation of a foundation, but often cost without it. If the console type of canopy is used, when one side is attached to the wall of the house, and only two opposite columns are based on the ground, they are simply poured into concrete glasses. In the same way, there are pillars, supports for fences, etc. Full foundation is needed only for large canopies with a large roof area and massive base.

Assembly of the supporting structure is performed using welding or bolted connections. For installation, several helpers will be required, especially with large size and weight parts. Works should be done with a good tool in compliance with all safety rules. Fastening the frame to the wall of the house or any other structure is carried out with the help of anchor bolts, the foundation of the pillars is either welded, or screwed to the flooded mortgage parts. It should not be saved on the strength and stability of a canopy, to ensure the safety of people under it - the main task.

1. Flexing sheets can only be flexing along the inner cavities of the material.
2. Material fastening is made on special thermoshabs installed in advanced holes. You cannot screw yourself directly by self-drawing, it will cause roofing deformation.
3. Sheet ends should be protected from water from entering a special aluminum ribbon. If this is neglected, the material quickly catches dust and will look old, untidy.

Installation of the roof of polycarbonate is performed on a fully installed support structure. The frame is pre-covered with a protective layer of paint, which, at the end of the installation, you need to update, especially in places of welding or around the holes. Prior to the end of the installation, it is necessary to provide the possibility of mounting the posting for the backlight, the necessary additional nodes for the installation of various equipment or decorative elements.

"Installation of a canopy of polycarbonate" Video instruction

Polycarbonate canopies - street structures, universal for economic purposes. The material is lightweight, flexible, translucent in a large color scheme, a convenient format, are presented in different thicknesses, which allows you to descriptive canopies of simple and complex curvilinear form. Buildings look easily, elegant, do not overload the landscape, fit into any stylistic solution of the architectural ensemble on the site.

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

What you need to know about polycarbonate canopies - General criteria

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

• independent, detached - canopies over the pool, greenhouses, parking for the car, gazebos, cozpostroys of various purposes;
• attached to the building: bath, garage - verandas, terraces, visors over the porch and gate;
• mobile - easily move around the plot, usually over mangals and small arbors.

Sheds attached to the house from polycarbonate, photos of large curved attacks

These are facilities simple rectangular or complex, curvilinear form, sometimes two-storey, such as a garage or summer kitchen. Open and closed type, for this, the side walls are glass, isolated with panels, a beautiful grid, clapboard, a block key or close with dense curtains.

Indoor canopy from polycarbonate

Tip: Soft transparent windows, sliding aluminum systems - the most universal option: do not close the overview, easily open, and in the closed form they keep warm well.

Polycarbonate Polycarbonate Handed To House, Krivolynaya Roof Photos

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

Typical drawing of a detached carport of polycarbonate

Wooden canopies with polycarbonate roof

Making canopies and visors from polycarbonate on a wooden basis - the most budget and easy way to independently make a small architectural form on the site. Work does not require professional equipment, a sufficiently household hand tool. To build a wooden canopy from polycarbonate with their own hands, a laminated and profiled 100 * 100 or 150 * 150 mm, rounded logs ∅150-200 mm, tree trunks, the same material is made from the same material. For the rafter system of cozpostrokek, according to SNiP, a cutting board is required 40 * 100 mm.

Sketch of a wooden canopy from polycarbonate

The main disadvantages are flammable, poor moisture resistance as a result - rotting, fungal lesions, loss of strength, aesthetics. Rodents, minor bugs can cause substantial harm to carry elements. Wooden visors and polycarbonate canopies must be processed with fire-resistant compositions, an antiseptic, a solid finishing protective layer of oil or varnish.

Canopy from polycarbonate attached to the house, in the photo Building with broken roof

Metal canopies

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

• Welded from a profiled or round tube are the most popular canopies from polycarbonate. For vertical racks, pipes ∅50-150 mm are used, depending on the size of the structure, for the strapping - a profile with an edge of 40-80 mm for the farm -25-50 mm.
• Forged - beautiful, elegant, but quite spent from a financial point of view. In the construction market you can buy stamped forged details, and create an independently exclusive product.
• Prefab Aluminum.

Canopy to a house from polycarbonate, on the photo suspended forged cantilever visor

For canopies from polycarbonate up to 5 m, a profile with a wall thickness of 2 mm is used, a cross section of 40 * 20 mm, for the buildings more than 5.5 m, it will take 3 * 40 * 40 or 2 * 30 * 60 mm.

An example, how to make a carport of polycarbonate with your own hands, arched design drawings

The iron canopy will serve not one dozen years, although his main enemy is corrosion. It is necessary to clean the details of the rigid brush from rust, scale, oil spots, walk by abrasive over the entire surface, then rinse with solvent. Next covered with soil, paint, better hammer paint, it copes well with chemical biological and mechanical loads.

Sketch of the suspension canopy of polycarbonate above the entrance

Good to know: Metal products are heated from the heat, the sun rays are quickly cooled in the frost, so for comfort in arbors, on the porch, the terrace is better for parapet to provide wooden railing.

Brick, stone and concrete

Brick, concrete, stone canopies made of polycarbonate in the yard look impressively, but easily, not cumbered, thanks to the translucency of polycarbonate. Do not care during exploitation, fire resistant, well transfer harmful atmospheric influences, physicomechanical impacts, the truth suggests significant temporary and financial costs. If the canopies from other materials can be disassembled, transfer, then such structures are stationary, their dismantling is impossible.

Roof

Sheds from polycarbonate, photos of interesting ideas are presented in the gallery, also in the network of pictures and projects there are quite a lot, there are single and double, arched, cascading, less often there are cones, dome, wave-like.

Typical variants of polycarbonate canopies

Making the base does not represent difficulties, it is enough to take into account the wind, snow loads in the region, but the rafter system requires major calculations.

Farm classification:

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

Cascading Polycarbonate Polycarbonate

The easiest option is a single carport of polycarbonate, the optimal angle of inclination of the roof is 22-30 o. The rafters are made of wood either this farm is a horizontal, an expedited or triangular frame with supporting disclosures, racks at an angle inside the main structure.

Schema for a single construction

To create a project you need:

• Scheme of a canopy with a roof type, the type of lower and upper belts depends on it.
• Polycarbonate canopy drawings should include the dimensions of the structure, since the load changes directly to the dimensions. It is important to determine the top, as well as the lower point of the skate, the less the slope, the more snow will be accumulated on the roof.
• Consider the size of the panels, the distance between the rafters depends on this so that the edge does not hit the void.
• Wind and snow load in the region can be found in special tables.

Double Polycarbonate Canopy - Project with Forged Elements

Farms are calculated according to the SNiP Regulations in Section 2.01.07-85, it is difficult for independent computing, engineering education is required, also special software. To avoid errors, it is recommended to use an online calculator or take a ready-made project. The loads and exposure are indicated in the standards standards in part 2.01.07-85, the rules for the manufacture of metal structures - P-23-81 SNiP.

Arched canopies from polycarbonate, in the photo Sketches for small buildings

Good to know: The larger the distance from the bottom to the top point of the roof, the carrying capacity above.

To not be confused in difficult computing, use the recommendations:

• With a slope of 22-30 o in the structure of a width of 6-12 m, the height and length of the triangular farm should have a proportion of 1: 5;
• If the scat in 15-22 o, the dimensions in the proportion of 1: 5, but the discolitions must be low-consuming, there is a necessarily even number of belts, optimal - 8.
• A smaller bias is expedient for large industrial buildings, engineering calculations are needed here, the length and height of the run should be in proportion 1: 7, 1: 9.

Simple schemes, how to make rafters for canopy from polycarbonate

Calculation of a carp of polycarbonate from the profile pipe

We take a canopy, size 6000 * 4000 mm, this is an ergonomic solution: a comfortable gazebo or covered parking for a car.

Standard polycarbonate size width and length:

• cast 2,050 * 2, 3, 6.12 m;
• cell 2,100 * 3.6.12 m.

For private buildings, the thickness of the sheet is 5-12 mm.

Polycarbonate performance table

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

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

• the main elements are a profile pipe of 30 * 30 mm, the length of the lower - 3.1 m, remember the Pythagora theorem: the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the cathets, calculate the length of the upper, in our case - 3.9 m;
• slap slopes - profile pipe 20 * 20 mm, location - at an angle of 25 o.

Perpendicular jumpers will be installed every 0.5 m from each other.

Standard scheme of a small farm

Step-by-step instruction, how to build a canopy to the house from polycarbonate

To weld metal canopies for the cottage from polycarbonate, you must perform a number of conditions:

• Details, as well as bearing elements should not be with cracks.
• The roughness of the end of the supporting edge is determined by 2789-73 GOST - RA £ 12.5 μm.
• It is unacceptable to use for the lower belt of the farm steel with internal bundles and slag rude inclusions.
• At 14771-76, GOST compound is better to be welded with a mechanical type, in a carbon dioxide or its mixture with argon.
• According to 2246-70 and 26271-84 GOST it is recommended to use PP-An-8 welding wire.
• For fastening rafters, bolts of class 5.8 are used to fasten the rolling columns to be installed. 7798-70 GOST.

Drawing of asymmetric arched canopy

Practical construction

We place a place under the poles, dig a holes, a depth of 700 mm, we make a pillow 100 mm sandstone, 100 mm rubble, trambam. At the bottom pour 100-200 mm of concrete into it install a pillar, insert with effort, circular movements so that it goes deep into. We fill with concrete to the pit, check the vertical on the plumb, if necessary, correct, also strengthen the supporting hodges.

Important: Professionals recommend placing supports Always along the house, but if there is no such possibility, then a beam 60, 80 * 80 mm on an anchor should be planted on an anchor, to open the farms, connecting with welding, this will allow you to dissemble the load over the entire surface.

Way how to fix vertical supports

When the solution completely stood, the poles associate over the glovers, check the geometry, diagonally must be equal.

Farms are better to cook on Earth, according to the selected scheme, the most common are presented in the photo above. Ready details are raised, distributed evenly on the strapping, in our case, through each meter. The attachment nodes of the longitudinal planks and rafters are performed using steel slabs, as well as welding or bolted compound.

The next step is the lamp (perpendicular runs), from the pipe 20 * 40 mm, with a step of 400-600 mm to it and the sheets will be attached. Ready metal structures are cleaned, then color.

Ramans will strengthen the framework, this will allow you to fix the polycarbonate more secure

Look at video tips, how to properly attach a canopy from polycarbonate to the house, it will help to avoid global errors during construction with your own hands.

How to work with polycarbonate

Cut the polycarbonate is better than a circular saw equipped with a carbide disk with undiluted fine teeth. Making holes are a drill with a metal drill, between rigidity ribs. At the top ends of the cellular panels, set the planks and self-adhesive tape for sealing, the lower - it is impossible to close.

In total there are 2 ways:

• Thermosicles - holes are made by 2 mm more than the foot of the fastener, the item must enter tightly until it clicks. The length of the washer is equal to the thickness of the polycarbonate, it is necessarily equipped with a rubber band, which compacts the compound, which prevents ingestion of precipitation and dust. Such mount is called point, the washer tightly holds the polycarbonate and prevents its deformation when heated.

How to fix polycarbonate on a canopy using a thermoshaba

• Special profile - Planck with grooves on both sides, in which polycarbonate is inserted. The method is preferred if the sheets have to be allowed. The edges are screwed by thermoshairs. Profiles are provided for different compounds: angular, docking, in-block, wall, detachable and special for docking, if you need to change the roof configuration.

Photo instruction, how to fix polycarbonate to a metal carcass metal frame with a profile

There is also a wet method, the panels are attached to the smear, but if you make a canopy with your own hands, it is better to limit the 2 previous advice.

Types of polycarbonate attachment to the crate