Expose the advantages/disadvantages of each roof type.
Opaque roof
1.1 Vinyl
Vinyl is a PVC sheet that seems to be produced like foam injection. Make it lightweight and help the heat as advertised is No additional insulation is required.
Advantages: UV resistant and heat-resistant. The vinyl sheet is 7 mm thick, which helps to absorb the sound, making it soundless. Throbbing in heavy rain Then the service life is long. Beautiful, modern, compatible with many styles of homes.
Disadvantages The frame distance must be according to the standard, the color may deteriorate according to the service life, expensive
1.2 A PVC, PVC
It looks very similar to metal sheet, but has a higher price. The sheet material is 3 layers. The filling in the middle is insulating, so it helps absorb heat well. And the sound is not as loud as the metal sheet.
Advantages: Inexpensive, light weight, many colors to choose from, easy to install, quieter than a sheet metal.
Disadvantages: Loud noise, expansion plate, color may fade. Not heat-resistant Must be placed in a well-ventilated area
1.3 Metal sheet
"Metal Sheet", corrugated steel roof Comes with a complete set of installation accessories Can be easily installed, light weight and can bend as many angles as needed
Advantages: Easy to install, cheap, available in multiple colors, and lightweight.
Disadvantages: Under the awning accumulates heat, must be insulated. When it rains, the sound will be very loud. Then the metal sheet is quite thin. Easy to deform
translucent roof
2.1 Shinkolite(Acrylic**)
Shin col ite Sheet It is a kind of acrylic sheet. With UV protection and infrared radiation, it has better heat protection properties than other translucent sheets. Thickness 6 mm. It is seen that the installation equipment must meet the standards set by the manufacturer.
2.2 Polycarbonate
Translucent roofing sheets have been popular for a long time. There are 2 types of corrugated sheets with air holes in the middle (pictured above) and solid sheets. There is a clear - orange peel skin.
Different prices and available in many colors, beautiful and modern.
Advantages: beautiful, many colors, coated with UV protection, there are many grades to choose according to the budget
Disadvantages under the eaves are still hot because the light can pass through, the light shines through the dark color according to the color of the sheet (green sheet, green light), the rain makes a popping noise
2.3 APVC, PVC (transparent sheet)
It is a type of roof sheet that does not contain plastic as an ingredient, making the sheet less flexible. Not as sticky as those of U PVC. There are both colored and opaque colors. Light weight, but if used continuously, the color may start to dull a little. The amount of light that passes through is about 40%.
Advantages The sheet has both clear sheet and colored sheet, can stack the corrugation perfectly, making it easy to install. And can design a space for light
Disadvantages There is some heat under the structure, there is noise when it rains.
2.4 Fiberglass (Delight)
Translucent sheet containing fiberglass fibers. Makes the light that shines through the south, soft, soft, comfortable for the eyes.
Pros: light, comfortable for the eyes, sound a little tighter than poly, inexpensive
Disadvantages The sound is still considered loud. But not as loud as metal sheet, 1.2 mm thin sheet