Hello everyone,
I would like to have a roof built over my terrace (3×5m (10×16 feet)). The terrace is attached to the house on one side and open on the other three sides. I definitely want a wooden substructure and a translucent roof made of double-walled polycarbonate sheets—I am quite certain about that. I simply don’t like aluminum.
Now I’m wondering if I could use a carport kit for this purpose. The dimensions would work well, and it looks exactly like the kind of roof I imagine for my terrace. I also have professionals (carpenters, etc.) among my acquaintances who could handle the assembly. It is important that the facade is not damaged, so the structure must be freestanding. That shouldn’t be a problem, though.
Is there anyone here who has done something similar? Is there any reason not to use a carport kit for this project?
I’d appreciate any experiences and tips!
I would like to have a roof built over my terrace (3×5m (10×16 feet)). The terrace is attached to the house on one side and open on the other three sides. I definitely want a wooden substructure and a translucent roof made of double-walled polycarbonate sheets—I am quite certain about that. I simply don’t like aluminum.
Now I’m wondering if I could use a carport kit for this purpose. The dimensions would work well, and it looks exactly like the kind of roof I imagine for my terrace. I also have professionals (carpenters, etc.) among my acquaintances who could handle the assembly. It is important that the facade is not damaged, so the structure must be freestanding. That shouldn’t be a problem, though.
Is there anyone here who has done something similar? Is there any reason not to use a carport kit for this project?
I’d appreciate any experiences and tips!
P
pagoni20205 Mar 2021 21:40icandoit schrieb:
The panels recommended in post 10 do not require additional support for 3 m (10 feet) width. 16 mm (5/8 inch) is the minimum thickness for roof terraces anyway. The example you mentioned for greenhouses is not representative, much thinner panels are used there.
Of course, the panels must be installed professionally. There are online construction guides available, but I am not allowed to link them here. I wasn’t referring directly to your post, but rather generally that the original poster is probably looking for the most cost-effective solution and might consider using slightly thinner and simpler materials here and there...
Of course, this can also be done with these panels, as there are many suppliers who basically produce these using multi-wall sheets. Still, I’m not completely comfortable with that approach.