Hi,

I plan to extend my backyard but yet decided what material to use for roof. Think of glass and normal concrete
roof, which will be more expensive ?

Thanks.

of course glass more expensive.and u must only use tempered weather resistant glass for outdoors.of course it looks very trendy but u have to pay the price.not to forget the maintenence of the glass.not practical unless u have money n time

Not much maintenance. But be prepared for bright sunlight coming I to the area if you choose glass.

IMO, a few factors you need to consider
1. The purpose/usage of the backyard Vs. the practicality of the material
2. The security
3. Source of light & air flow
4. Cost Vs. Budget
5. Maintenance

If this backyard does not required any practical function, I think tempered glass will be very nice if the budget can afford it. Bear in mind that it is calculated based on sq.ft. It will give you natural light to your backyard, and you can install some LED down-lights as well. Maintenance wise, you will see a thin layer of dust sometimes (just imagine you didn't wash your car for weeks, and what you will see on your wind-screen ), hence you need to clean it from time to time.

The backyard is for my laundry. Sunlight is good but probably I need to consider the cost and maintenance.

The purpose for backyard is for my laundry if glass roof is practical. Good example as car windscreen, but for
this case I may use darker colour instead of transparent glass colour. Any idea how much the cost for 1 sq. ft. of tempered glass? Will it be more expensive by doing concrete tile roofing?

All, I think to do this as attached photo.


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If this is similar to the glass roof for car porch, I was quoted between RM45-50 psf with 10mm thick tempered glass, hollow frame.

Pvc is enough

I heard PVC will only last about 10 years, after this need to change. Is this correct?

Nice concept that is. but would be more suited to tropical countries. may be can limit the size to a smaller area. else items beneath fade easily.

Fall in love with this picture.

Might do like this if budget allowed. Maybe by using different material since I believe there is a lot of other material can be use beside glass.

may consider polycarbonate as glass replacement

nope. upvc can last more than 40 yrs

http://fourmenterprises.com/product/upvc-rooflite/
http://honkae.en.made-in-china.com/product...-Roof-Tile.html

PVC or polycarbonate?

TS, if no budget constrain go for glass, or else concrete roof.
Reason is natural lighting

Hope the price will not be so expensive compared to glass.

After went through the website that you posted, the carbon fibre UPVC is the solid material and the sunlight will
not go through. For this case will not appropriate for me.

choose the white transparent colour

Please elect who clean roof when fungus start growing... Don't want argument later.

Heat and uv issue only.
If u put washi machine or even plastic pail, it will premature wear due to uv...

This is good point. Fungus is probably the main issue of using glass or pvc material for roof?

Out of sight = out of mind ... all roof has fungus problem as our weather is wet and hot. but RC roof you cannot ever see it from below ...

u can looking Lexan Polycarbonate.

any professional contractor to install lexan pc ?

Yup,i have a contractor no.i saw him have post a topic at here.
I pm u he no

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