Is This the Best Pergola Upgrade? | Installing a Double-Wall Polycarbonate Roof on a Pergola
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Күн бұрынAdding a roof to your pergola is a great addition to make it more usable in inclement weather, and also to block out UV rays from the sun. This project is a relatively quick one that should take no more than a weekend and requires minimal tools to install. Polycarbonate roof panels are relatively inexpensive, lightweight, and can be installed by just one person!
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0:00 Intro
0:41 Cutting Firring Strips
2:14 Installing Firring Strips
3:22 Installing T-Track
4:25 Installing Rubber Tape
5:11 Preparing Roof Panels
5:29 Lifting Roof Panels
6:17 Fastening Roof Panels
9:52 Clearing Debris
10:01 Moisture Tape
10:30 U-Channel
12:16 Adding Cap Channel
13:06 Final Cleanup
13:25 Glamor Shots
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@danmarcu7554 7 ай бұрын
Great work. I put the same policarbonat on my roof, but not so profi. It is ok for my needs.
@petroshingalana8556 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we are busy with one , thank 😊 for now we know better, from South Africa
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help!
@duncanking5272 2 жыл бұрын
Great job and excellent cinematography. G’day from 🇦🇺
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Duncan!
@debbiemoulson9511 2 жыл бұрын
Well done, love it.😉
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Debbie!
@01Lenda 4 күн бұрын
First, I find the pergola, now the roof! Nice, just nice! Thanks, well done! 🌿💙
@GlennFrazeeYT Күн бұрын
Thank you!
@buchanansleeve7427 2 жыл бұрын
Looks nice good job!
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@luismtorres2914 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for the inputs !! I'm about to start a proyect like yours and I hope to get it as nice as yours .
@GlennFrazeeYT 8 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@HowtoMakeThings Жыл бұрын
The idea of clamping a piece of wood underneath the circular saw is genius. I was looking for a way to replicate a table saw and I think this might be it!
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
It'll work in a pinch, but nothing replaces the real thing 👍
@acoolog 2 жыл бұрын
Very awesome.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud!
@Albertchua88 Жыл бұрын
A job well done !
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Thanks Albert!
@N_R_S_07 Жыл бұрын
Well done!
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick!
@TheChaznw Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I am looking forward to replacing my corrugated poly roof on my patio cover with twin wall poly.
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles!
@reyzerservices Жыл бұрын
What's the difference?
@TheChaznw Жыл бұрын
@@reyzerservices I am hoping it will be stronger. My neighbors fir tree dropped a lot of branches on my corrugated cover during a wind storm. One of the branches , about an inch in diameter went right through the corrugated poly.
@arashhmi8175 10 ай бұрын
Great tips!!
@GlennFrazeeYT 10 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@vickigonya9432 6 ай бұрын
Great job!!!
@GlennFrazeeYT 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Vicki!
@gigitgit8210 2 жыл бұрын
Ottimo lavoro
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Grazie!
@jamesscherping2461 Жыл бұрын
I think it will work well. I used 3M factory roof panels of a similar material on a deck in the Philippines. It worked well for years until moisture got inside the material. Please let us know how it goes after some time. I'll be visiting the material website.
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info 👍
@alimuddin165 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍💯 very nice very good thank you so much for your video
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@zzfinaldropzz 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea on cutting strips using a circular saw. Djd they come out perfectly straight? Thinking of using this idea to make straight edges on framing lumber. Thank you for the video.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
They were consistent thickness, which is what was important for my project. They won't be straight if the board isn't straight.
@neiljackson1195 Жыл бұрын
Why did u cut and install those furring strips??
@1ccathi Жыл бұрын
Pergola cover looks great 👍 Inquired about pricing from Just Polycarbonate and sadly they don’t ship, which is understandable, but customer service seems to be lacking and they don’t seem to be interested in dealing with small projects such as the one in this vid, so don’t bother inquiring with them.
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Thanks Christina! Possible they're trying to keep their market in Florida, not sure. There are others online though.
@cleidefranca7162 3 ай бұрын
Love it!
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@ab-vk8xq 2 жыл бұрын
Great job, as usual. I like the clean lines of the polycarbonate panels. It would be helpful to have a view from underneath to get a sense of how much light is blocked, as well as see the finished look. Thx
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@samu3813 2 ай бұрын
Hi Glen, great video. I wonder if you might publish the material cost of the panels and type of wood used?
@GlennFrazeeYT Ай бұрын
Panels were provided to me, so I don't have a cost. Wood is pressure treated southern pine.
@juicetube1973 11 ай бұрын
Hi Glen, I'm concerned that it will make under the pergola like an oven (hot). Does this really provide good shade without getting hot? Thanks and great video!
@GlennFrazeeYT 10 ай бұрын
It's usually breezy enough not to be a problem. Plus, if we're sitting, is not high enough to be that hot
@tendue0726 2 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@richardmchale12345 Жыл бұрын
Hi Glenn, great job with the video! You made it look simple to do in time and the pergola looks great! I'm starting from scratch (10 x 12) which means I can build the slope into the rafters, but m seeing a minimum of 5% grade from manufacturers that take away the look of a flat roof. Is there a lesser-grade slope that works? Thanks again for the video it was very helpful!
@GlennFrazeeYT 11 ай бұрын
I normally recommend a minimum of 5 degrees for slope, but it's up to you.
@sunilfelix 9 ай бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT , How is it 5 degree slope? Could you please elaborate on height at high and low end?
@drew5334 7 ай бұрын
@@sunilfelix For a 5% slope on a 10' long roof, you would need 6" of drop. Take the length of your 'run' in feet and multiply it by 0.05, then multiply by 12 to get the necessary drop in inches.
@Thorg4 10 ай бұрын
I've spent about 3 weeks looking for TINTED 16mm polycarbonate panels. (blue preferably or smoked grey) I've seen pictures on every website of every color but all they ever have for sale is clear or bronze.
@GlennFrazeeYT 10 ай бұрын
🤷
@christopherGBrownlee 7 ай бұрын
Looks like no slope. How is it holding up on rainy days? Does it leak. What about codes
@maribethcastroparada9676 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Will be working on our pergola roof soon. Have you encountered debris inside the sheath even with the cover? This is what I am worried about
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
If the cells are clean before you tape them, then debris shouldn't get in.
@groth3395 2 ай бұрын
very good, concise video. Two thoughts: 1) why not just raise the front (closest to house) up, thus avoiding having to cut and install a bunch of firring strips? and 2) did you buy the polycarbonate sheets locally? (if so, what supplier?) they seemed to fit perfectly without cutting/trimming which suggests you custom ordered them. No?
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 ай бұрын
1.) much easier to cut firring strips on an existing pergola 2.) the vendor I worked with is the one who sponsored the video. Their panels just happened to be the right size.
@adnana.shahban4151 11 ай бұрын
Good job...
@GlennFrazeeYT 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ekurdesov Жыл бұрын
Do you get much snow? I’m in Minnesota thinking of this is a good idea 😀
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
We do, but probably not as much as you. Shoot me an email at sales@apexpergola.com and we can discuss if your pergola is strong enough.
@jessicah5122 2 жыл бұрын
Can you show us a picture of what it looks like from underneath??? What does it look like underneath during the day?
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
The sun is sightly shaded from underneath, but there's still plenty of light. It's nice on a hot summer day 🙂
@anumowt 2 жыл бұрын
Where do I find the kit you used to install the panels, Just polycarbonate just sells the panels.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
They also sell the fittings, but you might want to call them to avoid miscommunication.
@spartaccussfcb4639 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you find that divider and those fasteners? Been looking all around but no luck
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
It all came with the kit I got from Just Polycarbonate. See the link in the description.
@shannonbaker6696 Жыл бұрын
One question how long is your pergola, and how thick was your 1st Furring strip you cut off the board.
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
My pergola is 10x14. The first strip was 1/8".
@damianfaherty1230 2 жыл бұрын
I liked you video and watched it several times. I need to slop my Pergola also. The strips you cut all seemed to be the same thickness all the way along so I can't see how the slope is created. Can you explain. Thanks.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
The shims are different thickness so that the roof slopes away from the house.
@damianfaherty1230 2 жыл бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT Thank you
@watr77222 2 ай бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT You added strips to every other purlin? Sorry, couldn't keep track. Do you recall the difference in thickness? Thanks
@LeslievilleGeeks 2 ай бұрын
Nice. Needed this to protect our 50” tv that’s sits on our ZeboZAP gazebo tv mount.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 ай бұрын
👍
@alanMphoto1 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for this very helpful video. How much does each panel cost?
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
You'd have to check with the manufacturer.
@Tyzok_ Жыл бұрын
Is it too much to answer the guy?
@dribeker Жыл бұрын
It’s about $8 per sq ft.
@ramborra1260 2 жыл бұрын
Glenn...can you share the link of the panels you used.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
See the link in the description.
@milesfromtheordinary 2 жыл бұрын
How is the water drainage without a gutter? I like this idea, but I don’t want to have water pouring straight down on my lawn and blowing back at me when it’s windy. I currently have a shingles roof with a gutter that I’m looking to replace with something more lightweight that lets more light in.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
It just drips off the front edge, as you might expect.
@Xyrium 3 ай бұрын
I have to be honest, even with a gutter the falling rain will block back at you. So, while you'd be avoiding the small amount that is hitting the roof, you're not avoiding everything else. We have a similar situation with a gutter, and it's still just one of those things you have to deal with, unless you build four walls, and at that point, a room. :)
@tolgaozarslan7082 2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't water come thru siding and the poly? You used no flashing?
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
I don't mind the gap between the house siding and the roof. You don't really hang out there.
@jasam123 2 жыл бұрын
What did you use to seal it from water running down that wall? I see you could put your whole hand by the wall when installing U channel in the end? 11:25
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't do anything to seal it. The roof overhangs to cover it, and I can deal with little drips getting through.
@Bino43 2 жыл бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT I was gonna ask "Why did you not add a pitch to the roof to direct runoff away from the house/foundation"? ...for the same reason anonimni asked their question...
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
I built the roof flat as I didn't originally plan on installing a roof. You can see in the video where I added graduated furring strips to build up a slight slope away from the house
@samu3813 2 ай бұрын
@GlennFrazeeYT the strip that you add at the edge, doesn't that slow water from running off and also at the end leave some water sitting there that might eventually sip inside? There seems to be a slight lip. It stops insects but I am concerned about water too.
@tjlexietube 2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you? Great video I just bought panels from just polycarbonate. I'm putting a roof on a 28x16
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
It took an afternoon, and that includes having to set up and move cameras.
@tjlexietube 2 жыл бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT what was the tape you used under the panels on the wood?
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
That was the foam sealing tape. It's supposed to go on the H-channel, but I mistakenly put it on top of the purlins.
@tjlexietube 2 жыл бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT Got it. Thank You o started getting nervous. Because I built my structure with 1x1 strips 1” apart and if they required rubber I’d be doing it for a half a day.
@tjlexietube 2 жыл бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT was it supposed to go under the h channel between the wood and strip?
@jaymomo7462 2 жыл бұрын
How thick is your polycarbonate? and is their a direct link for the kit?
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
I used the 10mm board. Check the link in the description - there is no "kit" since the panels will need to be cut to fit your pergola.
@chrisblack8513 2 жыл бұрын
where did you order the sheets of polycarbonate. Did you have to special order them? I always only see 2x8 feet
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
The company is Just Polycarbonate, see the link in the description and give them a call for ordering.
@kellylynn9163 2 жыл бұрын
You can buy them at Home Depot & Lowes.
@knottreel Жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it, but what is the purpose of the furring strips?
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
They provide the slope. The pergola roof is flat otherwise.
@markcollins4130 8 ай бұрын
Hey Glenn, who is the manufacturer for the panels used in this project?
@GlennFrazeeYT 8 ай бұрын
Soton
@damienthan435 2 жыл бұрын
i LOVE THE ONE WITH OUT THE ROOF BETTER.
@packratswhatif.3990 Жыл бұрын
Haha …. I was wondering how long it would be before you put those knee pads on. Sweet job but I wish the price was too. What ever it cost you, it would almost be x2 for Canada. Enjoy bud !
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, price of transportation sure is nuts these days.
@reyzerservices Жыл бұрын
How's the drain going with the cuts you made?
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
It's not as good as a higher pitch, but it works.
@maritzaresto4358 Жыл бұрын
I don’t have a pitch what would u recommend ? Like you I don’t want to redo
@jobyjones4740 23 күн бұрын
Can you use corrugated roofing too
@GlennFrazeeYT 20 күн бұрын
Yes
@tjlexietube 2 жыл бұрын
So you used a t track not a connecting polycarbonate profile. I was confused at first because they sent me a different connecting profile.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
👍
@_littlestar_ 2 жыл бұрын
Where can i find the plastic washers with the covers ?
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Check a rooging vendor.
@jhareng 9 ай бұрын
Thats what spoils it, sorry. There are numerous fixings available where no ugly raised screws show.
@tankerlutz11 Күн бұрын
Hey, where did you buy the T track. I have 3 feet x 6 feet long polycarbonate and ai cant find where to buy T track
@GlennFrazeeYT Күн бұрын
It came as a kit
@darrongriffin7977 8 ай бұрын
How do I purchase that type of polycarbonate for my pergola. I live in Texas
@GlennFrazeeYT 8 ай бұрын
Please see our build article: www.apexpergola.com/how-to/polycarbonate-roof
@nasarazam 2 жыл бұрын
Could you use solid polycarbonate instead? Which I though were tougher and you can literally walk on those. Please comment - Thanks
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Sure can. Solid is a lot more expensive though.
@nasarazam 2 жыл бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT Thanks for your response. How much did the roof cost you and how is it holding so far?
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
The roof was supplied by the video's sponsor, but would have cost about $350 had I bought it (summer 2021). It's holding up fine as of 8 months later.
@nasarazam 2 жыл бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT Thanks !
@tessiekramer 2 ай бұрын
Is there a way to do this without getting on top? Too old and afraid to wish could do from ladder.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 ай бұрын
Not really
@jaymanu8311 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, is this twin wall or multi wall ? Also what is the thickness? Thank you
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
10mm double wall
@MonthlyInvestor Жыл бұрын
What is the cost here? i need a 26 x 16 covered.
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
You'd have to contact a roofing vendor
@trahuynh_usa 22 күн бұрын
Why do you need extra wood strip for I don’t understand
@GlennFrazeeYT 20 күн бұрын
It makes a slope for drainage
@anshulshrestha Жыл бұрын
Can this withstand snowfall
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
This one, yes, for my particular regional snow load characteristics.
@Hdiekbxhinrb Ай бұрын
is it loud when it rains?
@GlennFrazeeYT Ай бұрын
Not especially. A bit louder than an asphalt single roof, wait less than a metal roof.
@danmarcu7554 7 ай бұрын
Instead of that tape you can put a special profile to the end!
@GlennFrazeeYT 7 ай бұрын
How's that?
@danmarcu7554 7 ай бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT , sorry. I look to the video till the end. My mistake! 😘
@danijela641 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy polycarbonate panels
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
See the link in the description.
@jdowdone 11 ай бұрын
Is that a question (?)?
@juniorfeitoza3699 2 жыл бұрын
What's is the sheets dimensions?
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
About 7ft x 10ft
@paulherring8959 22 күн бұрын
wanted to put up a twin wall polycarb roof over the hot tub portion of my deck. Three 4x12 10 mm panels would cost me $315. The killer was the shipping costs at $685. Why would anyone buy a product where the shipping charges are more than double the cost of the product being purchased?
@GlennFrazeeYT 20 күн бұрын
That is a bit much
@erikmcintyre3398 5 ай бұрын
What is the manufacturer of this roof system?
@GlennFrazeeYT 4 ай бұрын
SOTON
@center-stagedwithgg8750 Жыл бұрын
You deserve PB&J for that sir! And it doesn't stand for peanut butter and jelly 😉
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
😅
@kevinmorgan4122 Жыл бұрын
How did you add the pitch needed for water run off
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Did you miss the part where I cut tapered shims for on top of the purlins?
@yorkshirekoi2246 2 жыл бұрын
HELP ,.what is the fall of your polycarbonate my fall on my pond is 1cm is this too low as the water seems to pool on top need some advise check my video out to see what I mean I will upload a new one tomorrow.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Manufacturers typically recommend a 5-deg (1:12 pitch) for these types of roofs. I went with less since ponding didn't bother me
@run66 Ай бұрын
a screw in each corner would a been enough
@GlennFrazeeYT Ай бұрын
No, it certainly wouldn't. A big wind storm would tear that right off.
@damienthan435 2 жыл бұрын
OH No...... you have showed us the best pergola , 5 plus stars pergola, high class with all details.... I LOVE IT SO MUCH. Now you are covered all the creative, handcrafts wood cross lines, talent installations labor that you created on the pergola that has made not long ago. I would cry the whole month if my pergola being covered with roof like you did on yours. (feeling like after 5 hours makeup for the show.... in the last minute .... i cover my face with the whole face mask , only showing the eyes to dance at the show) damien twincities MN IS there anychance you can remove the roof during the summer time, please,..,,,,,
@damienthan435 2 жыл бұрын
Did your partner or kids make, or force you to add roofs on this most beautiful pergola??? I am crying now.... seriously.
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta do what you gotta do when your wife is very fair skinned...
@HowDidIGet3700Subs 2 ай бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYTincorrect
@elmoblatch9787 Жыл бұрын
This guy did it all wrong...etc. etc.
@1ccathi Жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Care to elaborate?
@robertoinvests Жыл бұрын
it looks “ok” roof is cheap looking
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
To each his own
@tikeidonlo6979 Жыл бұрын
*Hello there, I have requested your DVDs, for simpler and quicker approach to manufacture a shed **Allmy.Tips** I trust the substance are as you guaranteed it will be. Just I'm worried with the substance, it won't be anything but difficult to settle on a decision from the various plans.*
@GlennFrazeeYT Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tikei!
@HowDidIGet3700Subs 2 ай бұрын
I like the part where u didn’t show how to join them or the names of the parts or where to get them best x
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 ай бұрын
You'll want to talk to a vendor to get all the parts you need. It will vary from installation to installation.
@HowDidIGet3700Subs 2 ай бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT haha tried that. They don’t know. You obviously never lived in uk hun x
@GlennFrazeeYT 2 ай бұрын
Nope, sure haven't
@HowDidIGet3700Subs 2 ай бұрын
@@GlennFrazeeYT well there you go then. privilege is blind