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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: NE-Phil on June 18, 2005, 10:52:31 pm

Title: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: NE-Phil on June 18, 2005, 10:52:31 pm: I'm looking for ideas.
I'm building a screened-in porch that will house my new Marquis Reward. For the roof, I would like to find a durable, clear product to use to star gaze at night in the tub. I don't have much of a backyard so the only choice is to look up!
I don't want a skylight; too small and too expensive. I am on a budget. If I could find some heavy duty, clear roofing panels that won't leak, that'll be great.
I've been to the suntuf and tuftex web sites and checked out their polycarbonate products but it look flimsy. I live in the Northeast and I'll need something that will be able to handle a few feet of snow, too.

Anyone have any experience with suntuf or tuftex products or have used other kinds of clear roofing?

Thanks,

Phil
Title: Re: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: Mike134 on June 19, 2005, 10:46:44 am: I'd use tempered glass panels The plastic will yellow from the sun

You'll need the advise of an engineer since you have a snow load.
Title: Re: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: NDfar on June 19, 2005, 11:45:50 am: I found some at a home improment center in the steel building display. They came with a 10 year warranty and came in different lenghts. :)
Title: Re: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: autoplay on June 19, 2005, 11:52:14 am: I'd advise against it. It will collect dust/dirt etc....and will only obstruct your view.

How bout the entire thing screened in,roof,sides,and all?
Title: Re: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: stuart on June 19, 2005, 06:31:54 pm: http://agidomes.com

(http://agidomes.com/photos/patiocovers/patio-s2_07.jpg)
(http://agidomes.com/photos/gazebos/northstarl1.jpg)
Title: Re: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: ArcherC on June 20, 2005, 12:19:38 pm: I would go with Stuart on this one. We have sold the Clarity Domes to quite a few customers and they are very happy with them. They are built to handle the snow load and are supposed to be able to handle quite an impact.
Title: Re: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: NE-Phil on June 22, 2005, 12:16:32 am: Stuart & ArcherC: This would be perfect! I contacted agidomes and had them give me a quote but it's way out of my price range.
Tempered glass is expensive, too.
I was hoping to find some lower cost means but, then again, I may not be realistic about the price.
I may yet go with the suntuf or tuftex, since the price is lower.
Thanks for your suggestions.

Phil
Title: Re: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: NE-Phil on June 24, 2005, 11:18:59 pm: Well, we made a decision. We were going with a simple flat, pitched roof attached to the wall of the house itself.

Instead, we will have a roof with a peak. One side of the roof will have steel roofing. The side over the spa will use the suntuf clear polycarbonate roof panels. That way, the entire roof over the spa will be perfectly clear. Pray for lots of clear skies!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: dalop on June 25, 2005, 09:38:04 am: One other thing I would keep in mind is ventilation. Will there be enough so that the glass don't steam up. Then you will not be able to see the stars. :-/
Title: Re: Clear Roof Panels
Post by: NE-Phil on June 26, 2005, 10:16:43 pm: Quote
One other thing I would keep in mind is ventilation. Will there be enough so that the glass don't steam up. Then you will not be able to see the stars. :-/

Good point dalop but I don't think it will be a problem. This is not going to be an insulated, four season porch - it'll be screened in.

Phil