Hi all,
trying a metal awning and concrete tile, I would recommend the latter.
Reasons being the cooling performance of the concrete tiles is much better than metal.
To be fair to metal awnings, one shortfall of the concrete tile is the loss of head room as concrete tiles need a steeper slope to flush the water.
The second is that the metal awning is always provides a signal to keep the laundry before the rain.

ps. although i have not tried polycarbonate, but it is a reasonable choice. just beware that it traps a lot of dirt at the ends over time.

There is metal awning which comes with insulator. Heat transfer is not a problem anymore. Concrete tiles are heavy thus need a strongger and bigger pillars and beam to support it.

I am eying polycarbonate roof now too.
Is the problem of discolouration and blistering still common in polycarbonate roof now?

Bro u got any contacts for poly roofs? I m also looking for one...

Hi,

UNCOATED Polycarbonate - WEAKNESS

1) Fair Chemical Resistant ( NOT Good for Outdoor), Excellent Printability ( Examples, Washing Machine Membrane Keyboard, Microwave Labels)
2) Color Fading , due to UV Ray ( Note : UV is good for killing bacteria)
3) Breakage after prolong exposure to UV Ray
4) Dust, fungus Growth & Water in the Twin-wall Roofing, due to workmanship

Therefore, only use Coated Polycarbonate like what I'm using ( Lexan* 10mm Thickness Solar Control IR) which solve all the above 3 issues

Last problem can be solve with Breather Tape
With this you will have not water inside the Twin-wall as the membrane will allow water condensation to sip out.
Dust will not flow in as the tape will prevent it.




I'm not a contractor. Please refer to SABIC SFS

This post has been edited by jerryng75: Apr 25 2014, 06:00 PM

No, i don't have.

I used these guys. They are good. They did laminated glass and some poly work for me. My salesman was Chris:019 2436390
http://www.mydelux.com.my/home/index.php

This post has been edited by crow190569: Feb 19 2013, 03:24 PM

Hi

Check out this video to differentiate

HI...
OUR RECENT POLY CARBONATE ROOFING WITH WOOD FRAME.....ITS LIKE 30 RM PSF....


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How much did that charge you for laminated glass? psf pls. Thanks.

I just went to MyDelux to enquire.

Solid Polycarbonate (imported) ....quoted RM20 / sqft

I m gonna do 22ft x 6 ft



This post has been edited by coconutzz: Feb 22 2013, 07:00 PM

Can you share with us which brand is it?
Is there a warranty letter from the Poly maker can download it to check?

Sorry Hokin i cannot remember. I have directed the salesman to this site hopefully he comments. Mine was done in Oct last year too long lah old man cannot remember and it was done with some poly work as well
Crow

I installed 5 pieces 3mm solid polycarbonate shade with aluminium glazing bars and painted mild steel frame in 2001 at RM22 psf. Lightweight and strong, keeps out sun and rain. Still in use today. Polycarbonate shade is still good though the mild steel frame is a little rusty here and there due to water leaks after a few years when the sealant cracks. There is also some dust/algae growth on the shade.

You need to remove the old sealant and to reseal after a few years ( standard no leak warranty 1 year only ) and to clean the shade. You can always hire some Indon workers to do resealing and cleaning. You can D.I.Y. on the cleaning part. I use bleach to remove algae and a pressure gun to get rid of stubborn dirt.

I cant recall their brand...but i instead went for De Skylight Roofing....RM24/sqft with 1.5 x 3" mild steel. the brand is "marklon" with 10 years warranty..more expensive, but the salesman explained really well...so probably managed to convinced me to sign up...

My Delux was RM20 with 1.5 x 1.5" mild steel.

This post has been edited by coconutzz: Feb 25 2013, 08:03 PM

May i know the difference between 3mm Solid Embossed Sheet (RM20) and 3mm Clear Embossed Sheet (RM24) ?

anybody can give some view on twinwall vs solid sheets?

Lonewolf

See past Post

I did with LTC. Polycarbonate n mild steel. Rm18 psf. 016.336 6901.

Make sure it's the good polycarbonate. They fabricate themselves.

I would like to know which type of polycarbonate is not easy to get stain,Plane type or embossed type? Do you think De Skylight good for instal the polycarbonate works? Did your know Vintechnic Skylight Sdn Bhd? he quote me Marklon Sunstop series RM28sqf with Frame 2"x4" for Car Porch. Is it the price expensive?