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Thanks for the advice John. Personally I prefer twinwall or solid compared to the corrugated sheets although they are very cheap in comparison. I have built at least one row of purlins into my plans; I may even go for a second or third row if I feel the wind may have a big impact. I'm hoping...

Thanks for your replies. Points taken about the structure and the impact of the wind. I won't be able to afford 10mm+ of solid sheets as this will cost me £1000+ for the roof alone. I may be able to reduce the area to 9m x 3.50m and may have to settle for 10mm (or 16mm?) twinwall polycarbonate...

Hello, I'm planning to build a lean to canopy as a patio / decking cover. The area I need to cover is approx 9m x 5m. I'm considering using clear solid polycarbonate sheets as a roof (rather than twinwall) to achieve maximum light transmission. In order to save money I would prefer the roofing...