Recent content by Honestly70

@aveatry, agreed, I consider it an upgrade as well. it is a 2000USD price difference between 10mm twin wall AND 6mm clear, Since I’m doing my deck as well, I need to compromise. I was between the aluminum or clear u/h channels so I’ll try the clear and see how that works out. @Sam, yes...

It was never said that it would help with AMBIENT temperature. Rather that what would be under it might not get as hot as it would sitting out in direct sunlight. I will test this out after it’s installed, though. As I am curious. lol. I have decided to go with the 10mm twin wall as it will...

We ARE melting. The last few years have gotten pretty bad. Summers we get to 112F and we are by the gulf coast so it’s also With humidity. Imagine a wet sauna…. That’s what some of our days feel like. If you were ever inclined to, don’t visit texas between late July-mid Sept. :)

What I understood was that it helped with the heat transfer to what is below, like when you are under the shade vs direct sunlight, not with actual atmospheric temps. lol.

Hi, Guys I appreciate the responses. Currently I have the corrugated sheets that are very thin and lightweight, so my minimalist pergola has worked out pretty decently. I have had wind issues! ...... but only because the 2x2"(50mmx50mm) purlins were nailed in, not screwed, and only driven in an...

Hi! I know it’s been a while but I wanted to ask how these applications are working for you guys? Anything you’d do different? I currently have corrugated clear panels and want to replace with solid PolyCarb. Trying to figure out what thickness, size sheets I need and what modifications to my...