Polycarbonate is a reliable and resilient thermoplastic material. Due to its light weight and ability to withstand extreme temperatures, it has become a popular and practical roofing material with many applications. It's particularly ideal for garages, patios, decks, conservatories, and sheds. It's also commonly used as a pool cover. Continue reading for five benefits of polycarbonate as a roofing solution.

It's Durable

Polycarbonate is a virtually indestructible material. With excellent impact resistance, polycarbonate has become the preferred option for roofing in areas that are prone to extreme weather. This ensures protection against flying debris. It also provides protection from vandalism. This indestructible nature means that polycarbonate will serve you for as long as you need it to. High-quality polycarbonate sheets come with a UV coating on one or both sides, protecting the sheet from discolouring or yellowing due to exposure to direct sunlight. 

It Has Excellent Light Transmission

When you think of outdoor roofing, you think of natural light. Natural light increases the energy levels of any room and reduces the need to use artificial lighting. While glass is the more traditionally used material, polycarbonate has equal light transmission properties with glass. It's light weight and durability make it the better option for outdoor roofing, since it allows natural light without compromising on safety. 

It's Easy to Cut and Shape

Regardless of the shape you want on your outdoor roof, polycarbonate will fulfil the design plan. It's not only lightweight, but it's also easy to cut and can be bent to shape at room temperature. Usually, it's sold in multiwall or solid sheets that are readily available in standard sizes. For instance, if you're going for a dome shape for your patio, there's no reason you can't achieve the dome-shaped roof you want with polycarbonate. 

It Has Excellent Thermal Insulation

Whether you opt for multiwall or solid polycarbonate, you will still enjoy some degree of thermal insulation. Of the two options, the multi-wall polycarbonate has a higher degree of thermal insulation because of the structure of its interior. Each type of polycarbonate has its unique insulating properties, which allow it to meet the demands of different people's applications. 

It's Flexible 

Polycarbonate is quite easy to install; the sheets are easily attached to the frame or support structure and the accompanying hardware. Since it weighs almost half of it's equivalent in glass, you can enjoy simplified material handling. Polycarbonate is available in many colours, allowing you to choose the option that works best for you.

If you're planning to roof your outdoor patio or garage, polycarbonate is a great roofing material. Consult your roofer on the type, measurements, and shape of polycarbonate roofing that suits the area best.