As autumn turns into winter, condensation will begin to accumulate on many surfaces, including your roof sheets. Polycarbonate sheeting is particularly susceptible to condensation build-up, and right now you may start to see those hollow flutes and chambers filling up with beads of moisture, resulting in a range of problems and unsightly issues to take care of. However, all of these headache-inducing condensation quandaries can be easily prevented, if you know how...
Roof sheeting condensation typically occurs as outdoor temperatures fall. When warm indoor air comes into contact with colder surfaces, any moisture in the air will turn into liquid creating water droplets as a rapid change in temperature occurs. Condensation is most noticeable on windows, but roof sheeting can also facilitate this contrast in temperature between indoors and out...
Over time, condensation can cause mould growth and mildew, insect infestation issues as well as damage, corrosion and a general unsightly appearance that will impact the visual appeal of your roof sheeting.
What Is The Best Way To Prevent Condensation On Polycarbonate Roofs?
We recommend an anti-dust breather tape during the installation of your polycarbonate roof sheets. This clever, multi-functional tape will allow air to move through the sheet while protecting against insect ingress, moisture, dust particles and similar contamination issues that can all lead to condensation and damage due to heat expansion.
End stop bars and F-section bars will also help to provide the necessary airflow and create a weathertight seal in your polycarbonate roof sheeting project. You should always seal the bottom part of the upper jaw of the bar to the polycarbonate sheets with a suitable silicone sealant.
Other preventative measures to stop condensation include: improving ventilation throughout your roof sheeting structure and ensuring your polycarbonate sheets are completely clean and dry when they're first installed.
What We Offer...
At Sheeting Giant we offer high quality, practical and affordable breather tapes that are central to stopping condensation build-up and managing a range of other issues that stem from moisture accumulation. Browse some of the best brands in the sheeting industry including Solstice and Corotherm.
Solstice Anti Dust Polypropylene Breather Tape
This popular and extremely effective breather tape has a high-tech design that works to exclude all dust particles, insects and moisture while allowing air to move effectively through your polycarbonate sheeting. Once in place, this breather tape will help to extend the life of your sheeting by fighting off moisture accumulation.
This easy to use breather tape is made with a special fabric membrane that helps to promote air circulation by letting air move freely within your Corotherm Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheeting structure. If you're worried about condensation, dust and insect infestation, apply this 10 metre roll in your next polycarbonate roof sheeting project.
