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How to make a corrugated plastic roof.
Corrugated fiberglass or pvc roofing which can be translucent or opaque works well for greenhouses sheds and porch additions.
These versatile plastic panels make excellent roofs for greenhouses and decks allowing filtered light through but keeping the elements at bay.
The light weight of a corrugated metal panel is another advantage.
The braces are sawn to match the corrugations and attached to the roof rafters.
Compared to asphalt shingles that weigh an average of 2 5 lbs.
Per square foot metal roofing panels only weigh 7 to 1 3 pounds per square foot which allows the panels to be installed over existing roofing materials.
Corrugated roofing is a great way to top a garden shed shop or patio.
Plastic is much lighter and easier to work with making it popular with homeowners looking to save money that could be spent hiring professional installation teams.
It comes in 4 by 8 or 10 foot sheets and you install it by screwing it to wooden or plastic braces.
Cut the panels to the desired length.
You only need some basic tools and materials.
This is a fine do it yourself project for anyone with good carpentry skills.
Corrugated plastic roofing is a long lasting and low maintenance alternative to corrugated metal roofing.