A pergola with a polycarbonate roof is the best of both worlds – it provides protection from the sun and the rain while still allowing plenty of light to filter through. It’s also durable, UV-resistant, and can withstand high temperatures and heavy rainfall.

Some of the amazing benefits of polycarbonate roofing on pergolas include:

Your outdoor furniture and flooring have feelings too (or so we like to think). And if you don’t have a polycarbonate pergola cover, they’re vulnerable to damage from the sun and rain.

A pergola with polycarbonate roof will protect your outdoor furniture from fading or becoming discolored from exposure to the sun. The transparent pergola roof will also prevent any water-damage that could occur from rain or snow.

If the birds happen to use your pergola as a bathroom, you don’t have to worry about that either – the roof will keep all the mess contained.

How long will polycarbonate last outside?

If a roof is well maintained, it can last between 10 to 20 years before it’s going to need to be replaced. There are even instances where the polycarbonate roof panels have lasted 30 years. Polycarbonate has the capability to resist extreme temperatures, both cold and hot

What can damage polycarbonate?

Popular household cleaners such as Windex or 409 can cause damage to polycarbonate sheets and should never be used as a substitute for a proper cleaner. It is also imperative that you never use a dry cloth, or your hand, to wipe clean a piece of polycarbonate

Do plants grow under polycarbonate?

With that warm, diffused light, plants stay green and grow longer than they do in a traditional glass greenhouse. That’s great news to the average gardener and even better news to commercial growers.

(NB: A Polycarbonate Greenhouse Means a Longer Growing Season)

Does polycarbonate crack easily?

Polycarbonate, an amorphous glassy thermoplastic, is susceptible to cracking or crazing when under stress and in contact with a chemical environment. 

What can I use instead of polycarbonate?