A gazebo roof is the perfect solution, whether you are looking to create a sheltered sitting area in your garden or perhaps a cover for your hot tub.
Generally, the gazebo would have a wooden frame and whether you are going to construct the wooden framework yourself or order a pre-made one, the gazebo roof is a very simple DIY job. Properly done the Gazebo roof will keep out the rain year-round, and the heavy sun’s rays in the summer!
Multi-wall polycarbonate from the Glazing shop is the most popular choice for glazing your Gazebo roof for many reasons:
Light weight and easy to fit
Cut to the sizes you need so no messing about on site
Great value for money – why pay more for quality sheets
Range of colours – looks great
Will last for years and years
What thickness polycarbonate will I need?
10mm twin wall polycarbonate or 16mm triple wall poly are the best for this sort of Gazebo roof. The structure is open underneath so there is no point in spending extra on thermally insulating 25mm
Choosing between 10mm and 16mm polycarbonate sheeting depends on the specific requirements of your roofing project. Both thicknesses offer excellent value for money and durability, but they have distinct differences that make them suitable for different applications.
10mm polycarbonate sheeting v 16mm polycarbonate sheets, in this blog we will take a look at them in turn.
Better light transmission: Clear 10mm polycarbonate sheets allow more light to pass through than 16mm sheets, making them ideal for applications where maximum natural light is desired.
Lower Cost: 10mm sheets cost less per square metre than 16mm sheets making them perfect for jobs where the budget is the major concern, and where other conditions are met.
Lighter Weight: 10mm polycarbonate sheets are lighter than 16mm sheets making them easier to handle, transport, and install.
Greater Flexibility: 10mm polycarbonate is more flexible and easier to cut and shape
Known for their durability, light weight and ease of handling, polycarbonate sheets are an essential material for the DIY roof builder and tradesman alike. Whether you are planning a new roofing project or looking to update an older structure, polycarbonate is ideal for the job.
Polycarbonate Sheet 101
In this beginners guide we will take a look at the different types of polycarbonate sheets, their composition, production, structure and more!
What is a Polycarbonate Sheet?
Polycarbonate is a high-performance thermoplastic material, derived from polymerized carbonates. It is lightweight, strong, and can transmit light, making it a popular roofing material for a wide range of projects. Polycarbonate sheets are made from these polymers and extruded into versatile sheets that can be used for a wide range of projects that offer a range of optical clarity and insulation. For interesting information on the history of polycarbonate sheet, or more technical aspects like chemical resistance,
When it comes to making a great first impression, your home’s exterior plays a crucial role. The simple addition of a door canopy can enhance your entrance, adding style without major upheaval or building works. Better still it won't break the bank. Whether you’re looking to boost the value of your property, impress your friends or simply want to make it more welcoming, a well-chosen door canopy can be a game-changer.
Enhance Your Home’s Kerb Appeal with a Stylish Door Canopy
In this blog, we’ll explore how adding a door canopy can significantly enhance your home’s kerb appeal.
1. A Welcoming Entrance
The entrance to your home is the first thing visitors see when they arrive, and a door canopy instantly adds character and charm. It creates a focal point that draws attention to your front door, making your home look more inviting. A well-designed front door canopy can make even a modest entrance feel grander.
Get some protection for you and your front door before Autumn approaches and the weather gets worse.
A door canopy is more than just a decorative addition to your home. It is a practical and stylish solution that offers you a range of benefits. Whether you're looking to improve your home's curb appeal or looking for protection from the elements, door canopies are a great choice.
Invest in a door canopy for shelter and shade
One of the primary benefits of a door canopy is the shelter it provides from various weather conditions. Imagine arriving home during a heavy downpour, with your hands full of groceries. A door canopy helps to shield you from the rain, allowing you to find your keys and unlock the door without getting soaked! In the summer it will offer welcome shade, keeping the entrance cooler and more comfortable.
Door canopies also offer some shelter for your front door and surrounding area, helping to protect them from weather-related damage. Constant exposure to rain, snow, and
Autumn is here - Save money on your heating bills by installing secondary glazing
As the summer has gone and the days are getting cooler and shorter, thoughts are turning back to those awful heating bills we had last year!
If you live in an older property with single glazed, or inefficient double glazed, windows you will be losing a large amount of the heat you are generating, literally straight out of your windows. Unfortunately, not all of us can afford to replace these windows with new double glazed ones. So, what can we do to make our homes warmer and cut our heating bills without breaking the bank?
The answer is Ecoease secondary glazing. This neat and discreet magnetic secondary glazing is a fraction of the cost of new windows. Also, as it is easily removable and doesn’t permanently change the fabric of your windows, you won’t need planning permissions even if you have a listed property.
Ecoease works by creating an air tight seal between your cold glass window and the warmer
During an earlier period in my life, I lived in a house that had a glass conservatory. It was one of the things I liked best about the house. I would spend hours lounging on the sofa with a book in my hand gazing out into the garden. I used it throughout the Spring and Autumn and even during the hot summer months of the year.
People often complain about heat build-up in their conservatory, but my conservatory had a unique feature, it had the ability to raise the ridge, (the highest part) of the roof, to let the hot air out. Warm air rises and in a conservatory it gets trapped. My conservatory got over this problem by releasing all that hot air and sucking in cooler air through the windows and doors at the bottom.
Now that conservatory must have cost someone many thousands of pounds when it was first put in and most conservatories are nothing like it. That ability to raise the ridge was a game changer. Most conservatories installed in the late 20th Century were modular (supplied in set
Universal Edge Trim or Aluminium F section? Which is best for a rafter supported roof?
Both of these sections are used to create an end bar at the right and left edges of your rafter supported roof.
The powder coated aluminium one is obviously more expensive than its PVC cousin. Your choice should however, not be based purely on cost as each section has its own merits and is better used with specific glazing bars.
The Universal Edge Trim or PVC F section
This universal edge trim was created specifically as a trim for PVC capped rafter bars which are used with polycarbonate sheeting. Designed to fill the outside of the bar to easily create an end bar. The two prongs on the underside of the section replace the gasket in the outside of the glazing bars, clipping into the place where it would have been. It is not designed to be used on its own as it has no structural strength and will not be effective against wind uplift. This trim will balance up the bar and create a neat waterproof finish.
PVC capped bars are a cheaper option than aluminium screw down ones. Does that mean they are low quality? Not at all!
By far our best selling rafter glazing bar is our PVC capped snap down one. The bar offers a great combination of being neat, easy to fit, and very good value for money. This bar is suitable for polycarbonate sheets but not for glass. We also have a range of aluminium capped rafter bars which are suitable for glass.
The bar is easily adapted from an intermediate bar (one that joins between two sheets) and an end bar. To create your end bar, simply click in a universal edge trim (PVC F section) this will balance up the outside of the bar and neatly cloak off the edge of your roof.
We offer three PVC capped bars as part of our range:
A door canopy is a feature of a home that may sometimes be overlooked, but a well-constructed and designed structure can make a big difference to the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a property. A door canopy serves as both a practical shelter from the outside elements, and also is an eye-catching architectural feature that is a surefire way to boost kerb appeal.
Whether you’re looking for protection, style, and more, a door canopy is always a good investment. Here at The Glazing Shop, we offer more than just roof glazing products, and have a wide range of over door canopies.
But what different kinds are available, and what makes them such a great feature?
We’ve written this guide to find out, so let’s take a look.
The Benefits of Having a Door Canopy
Door canopies have many advantages when added to your home, and here are five of them:
Protection from the Weather
If you’ve ever ran home in the rain and you get to your front door only to spend a few more seconds in the downpour
