The clear pergola roof still blocks some of the sun about 10 so the patio still feels cooler than the non covered area.
Roof on flat pergola.
11 arched pergola roofing a continuous curved arch that forms a timber frame roof for a pergola adds interest as well as drawing the eye upwards giving the perception of a grandeur scaled structure.
The half hipped or clipped gabled roof is a hip roof with a lower gable section.
A flat roof is the most common traditional roof in places that have low precipitation.
Materials clear roofing panels i used the suntuf 26 x 8 panels.
They also come in 12 lengths if you have a bigger roof to.
A flat roof allows panels to be ideally mounted with stand off mounting hardware for maximum angle of incidence and also allows for seasonal adjustment as needed.
Vertical plastic closure strips these run.
I seriously cannot wait for a rain storm so we can sit under the roof and watch the rain drops dance on it.
And being able to see the sky through the roof is so beautiful.
Most flat roofs have somewhat of a gentle pitch.
Horizontal plastic closure strips these attach to the top of the pergola to hold the roofing panels on.
Flat roof pergolas are easier to build than gable roofed pergolas but because of their generally lower profile they can be extremely warm during the summer.
There are a couple of ways you can offset the buildup of heat.
Plus polygal is lightweight and easy to install so you don t have to break your back or the bank to enjoy your clear plastic patio cover.