The Question:
After realizing that the first quarter of the year is probably the best time to renovate your polycarbonate roof – whether replacing or repairing, it begs the next question, “How long does it take to replace my roof?” Renovating your roof takes time, budget, and effort. Aligning your lifestyle with a new construction will take consideration of all these factors.
The Simple Answer:
Installation of a polycarbonate roof varies from 1-2 days, to up to 3 weeks. The answer varies depending on the following factors:
Factors that Determine the Duration of your Polycarbonate Project
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Complexity of the Project
The elements that compose the roofing system may complicate the procedure and affect the project. This includes steep pitches, multiple facets, like gutter, attic, etc. Moreover, the elements in your home surrounding the installation, including the tree overhangs, or anything that the installers need to work around with will take time.
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Work that Needs to be Done
Transitioning from an old, different material to a polycarbonate sheet entails additional framework support, examination and removal of the existing roof, and prepping the material for thermal expansion. These processes can be labor intensive compared to a repair, so it will definitely cost higher, and last longer. In cases of repair when the existing roof is extremely damaged, proper inspection is necessary to ensure that installation remains watertight and free of molds or rots.
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Quality of Workmanship
DIY installers and professionals take different techniques to polycarbonate installation which may shorten or lengthen the process. An expert and dedicated team will definitely complete roof installation lesser than a DIY who has no help to receive. To prevent structural issues and faulty installations, ensure safety, security, and accuracy of the installation. Otherwise, problems incurred may either reflect back on its performance or consume the duration of the process.
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Unexpected Delays
Extreme weather conditions like rain or extreme heat can cause delays and health hazards that you may be warned of. Heavy rains can limit mobility, prevent sealing to dry faster, and trap moisture under the roof. On the other hand, extreme heat poses serious health risks to the installers like fatigue, dehydration, and heatstroke. Some unforeseen delays can be generating permits, material shortages, government process, and natural calamities.
Understanding the timeline of your polycarbonate project will help you plan ahead, manage the things you can control, and expect even the unforeseen delays. When it comes to installation, polycarbonate sheets are easy and quick to install. It requires less materials, the process is straightforward, and if you have a trusted polycarbonate supplier and installer, you will encounter less problems. Polylite is a trusted polycarbonate supplier and installer in the Philippines for more than 20 years. Aside from Duralon polycarbonate sheets, you can also avail other architectural materials like Alutech ACP Sheets and Acrybest Acrylic Panels.
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