I built a cost-effective roof for my back porch with a modern, minimalist design and it transformed my backyard. It's like a covered pergola except it provides more than just shade. I used transparent, polycarbonate corrugated roofing panels from Tuftex. They allow about 85% of the sunlight through, offer ultraviolet protection, shelter from the weather, especially snow, and are water proof. (This video was not sponsored by any of the suppliers mentioned.) Home renovation.
Here's a link to the 12ft polycarbonate roofing material:
https://us.onduline.com/en/diy/products/tuftex-multiwall-polycarbonate-6mm
It's also available in shorter lengths at the home centers:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Tuftex-Multi-Wall-6mm-Panel-Clear-4-ft-x-8-ft-Corrugated-Polycarbonate-Plastic-Roof-Panel/1000689436
Here's a link to the gutter build project I added to this roof after I realized the drainage sucked:
https://youtu.be/j4bOI0JoMbo
Ledger Lock bolts
https://www.lowes.com/pd/FastenMaster-0-x-3-5-8-in-Gray-Ecoat-Hex-Head-Interior-Exterior-Structural-Wood-Screws-12-Count/3294894
Joist Hangers
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Simpson-Strong-Tie-LUS26-2-x-6-Double-Shear-Hanger/1187273
Hurricane clips rafter ties:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Simpson-Strong-Tie-H2-5AZ-Hurricane-Tie-Z-Max/1005125
H-channel 12ft
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Tuftex-6mm-Multiwall-H-Channel-0-25-ft-x-8-ft-Corrugated-Polycarbonate-Plastic-Roof-Panel/1000691696
U channel 8 ft
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Tuftex-Multiwall-U-Channel-0-5-ft-x-8-ft-Corrugated-Polycarbonate-Plastic-Roof-Panel/1000687362
Dust tape
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Tuftex-Multi-wall-6mm-Antidust-Tape-32-ft-Roof-Seam-Tape/1000689438
Roofing screws
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Teks-12-x-2-in-Gray-Zinc-Plated-Self-Drilling-Roofing-Screws-150-Count/1000784292
Wood Filler
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-High-Performance-Wood-Filler-12-oz-Natural-Wood-Filler/999916297
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