Lean To Roofing Kit 2m x 8m

The lean-to roofing kit, measuring 2 metres long by 9 metres wide, provides extensive linear coverage specifically designed for walkways, pathways, and commercial applications throughout Bristol and Bath. It offers an impressive 18 square metre roofing solution that creates substantial weather protection for extended outdoor areas. This comprehensive system is ideally suited for covering walkways between buildings, creating covered pathways in commercial developments, protecting entrance approaches, or building extensive lean-to structures that connect multiple areas in properties ranging from Bristol's business districts to Bath's commercial heritage sites. The generous 9-metre width makes this kit ideal for wide walkways, loading areas, outdoor corridors, or multi-bay carports where extensive linear coverage is essential for practical functionality and weather protection. The lean-to design ensures efficient water drainage across the full width while maintaining consistent headroom, making it particularly valuable for high-traffic areas where reliable shelter is crucial for both pedestrian comfort and operational efficiency. This roofing system is engineered to handle the demanding weather conditions experienced across Bristol and Bath, from strong crosswinds that can affect wide-span structures to heavy rainfall that requires effective drainage management across the extended coverage area. The kit is essential for commercial contractors, facilities managers, and property developers throughout Bristol and Bath who require substantial linear roofing solutions for walkways, loading bays, and covered pathways that meet commercial building standards while providing cost-effective weather protection for extended outdoor areas that enhance property functionality and user experience.

Select a type of polycarbonate and colour you require.

Price includes (Actual coverage 8.550 mm)
8x 1050mm Polycarbonate sheets x 2m long
9x 2m bars to fix to timber
2x 2m edge bars
8x 1050mm sheet closures
1x 150mm flash band
Antidust tapes

Installation Guide

Step one 

Fix your first edge bar as shown in dia one slide the edge fillet up the grove on the bar as shown then cut the bar to length, remembering to allow for a 50MM over hang into the guttering. Cut the aluminium base 2MM longer than the predetermined length of the polycarbonate sheeting, and this will allow for the end cap to fit later.
Drill and Fix the bar into position screw with no six screws at 3-400MM centres, Ensuring the drip on the edge trim is in required place and neat from the external view. Repeat on opposite end Dia 1.
N.B Where bars are butting against a wall the edge trim is not required fit bar only.

Step two 

You can choose to cut all sheets and then evenly space them out, or you can work towards cut a sheet in the middle, once you have decided start fixing centre bars, in your required position. drill and fix the bars with screws at 3-400MM centres

IMPORTANT REMEMBER TO LEAVE A CLEAR EXPANSION GAP OF 4MM BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE POLYCARBONATE SHEETS.

Step three 
Ensure all the rubber gaskets in the bars are flat with no bumps.

Step four
Cut your polycarbonate sheets the length if not already done ensuring that all swarf removed use a vacuum or condensation free airline to remove swarf (never try to wash it out). Now fit anti dust tapes to the sheet use the solid foil tape to the top of the sheet and the vented tape to the bottom of the sheet peel of backing tape and stick in place as shown. These tapes reduce condensation and keep out insects and dust so ensure they fitted correctly. Now peel about 50MM of the protective film down both sides and place the sheet into place.

Step Five
Position PVCU caps so that the toothed legs locate inside the centre of the aluminium base press down firmly then hammer down lightly with a  rubber mallet or equivalent until caps lockdown. As you work across the roof, complete flashing as you go (see tips).
When the flashing is complete, and all caps are in place remove the protective covering

Step Six
Fit the end caps into place. Now cut sheet closures to the length between bars and push in to place as shown

Tips

For polycarbonate cut to size order your polycarbonate sheets after you have fitted your bars and we can cut blow and tape your sheets for you to the correct size (width and length), NB does not forget to allow for expansion when ordering. (P.O.A)
If using a lead flashing ensure the lead (recommended) is fitted before the sheets and dress down as you install the roof panels Fit your lead in sections of 2m and seal the overlap 100mm with a lead mate.

Cleaning, use mild soapy water try a small panel first to ensure there is no reaction never use solvent-based cleaners.
You should not need to use silicone; however, if you do only use good quality low modulus neutral clear silicone.
For a good quality roof that will last the test of time avoid wide sheets try to use the recommended widths 980MM or less for roofs up to 4m long and 700mm wide for roofs 4m plus
Fix wall plates top and bottom fix joists as you fix polycarbonate bars
Use 9mm economy fascias all round and square white gutters for a maintenance-free finish.
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