Sunclear PVC Residential Roofing

Clearly the benefits of using Sunclear pvc sheeting are obvious when looking for an inexpensive way to protect your outdoor living areas against wind and rain, so they can be enjoyed all year round.
Sunclear comes in either corrugated or mini-corrugated allowing Sun Clear pvc sheeting to be used for either roofing or cladding in areas where you still require the light of day, such as pergolas, windbreaks and carports.

Planning.
There are so many exciting ways to use Sun Clear and the cost is inexpensive, so it is good value too. Sun Clear sheeting is lightweight and easy to handle or store, even projects such as an outdoor living area or carport can be a satisfactory do-it-yourself job. Sun Clear is available with effective sheet coverage of 610mm or 760mm.
Before you order materials and commence building, please check the spanning table below will give you the maximum distance between battens and purlins. The sheets length and sheet coverage table will help you calculate how many sheets you require.

Peace of mind warranty
Sunclear PVC sheeting is warranted by Ampelite to give long service under normal usage. Protection against excessive yellowing of the sheet (as detailed in Warranty) is for a period of 7 years from date of purchase.
Please download a copy of our Sunclear Brochure for the warranty.

Sheeting Information.

Correct installation is important.

Sunclear is fixed and flashed on similar principles as steel roofing. Start by fixing the first sheet at the end farthermost from the usual wind direction. If end laps are necessary, start at the bottom corner.

Allowance needs to be made when drilling screw holes so that the sheet can move freely as it expands and contracts. Screw holes must have a minimum diameter of 10mm. Avoid over tightening as this may cause the sheet to crack or split.

Before fixing sheets apply white paint along the battens or purlins to minimise heat build-up under the sheet. Heat build-up will cause damage to the sheet and cause it to discolour and deform.

The standard corrugated profile is side lapped by one corrugation, but depending on the degree of exposure and weatherproofing required, this can be increased to 2 ribs.

Please download and carefully follow our Sunclear Installation Guide

Handy tips:
You could try some practise holes using an off cut or part of a sheet which would be covered by ridging, flashings etc. You may find it easier to drill the hole for the screw first and then enlarge this to 10mm for the washer.

Important.
Do not store stacks of sheets in direct sunlight because sheets at top of the stack will act like a magnifying glass and could cause damage or distortion to the sheets at the bottom of the stack.

Like all plastic roofing products Sunclear is subject to the effects of weathering and the very high levels of ultra violet light which are present in New Zealand. This means that over the years there will be some loss of light transmission and impact resistance. Please consult our Sunclear brochure for the warranty