You want the terrace usable in June and July — sun one month, rain the next. Polycarbonate roofing covers open areas with a sheet that lets daylight through, blocks UV, and shrugs off hail that would crack fibreglass. It's the go-to cover for terraces, balconies, walkways, pergolas and parking bays.
TrueInstaller connects you with verified roofing fabricators who build the MS/aluminium support structure and fit branded polycarbonate sheets with the right accessories — the difference between a roof that lasts 10 years and one that leaks in one.
Sheet options
- Multiwall (twin-wall) sheets — insulated, diffused light, the balcony favourite.
- Compact solid sheets — glass-clear, high impact, for premium pergolas and skylights.
- Corrugated profile sheets — economical large-area cover for parking and walkways.
- Tinted shades — bronze, blue, opal and grey to cut glare and heat.
Indicative pricing (structure + sheet, installed)
| Build | Approx. price (per sq. ft.) |
|---|---|
| Corrugated polycarbonate on MS frame | ₹180 – ₹280 |
| Multiwall sheet on MS frame | ₹250 – ₹380 |
| Compact clear sheet on designed structure | ₹380 – ₹600 |
Spans, sheet brand and structure finish set the price — post your requirement for a surveyed quote.
Installation process
- Post your requirement — area to cover, purpose (terrace/parking/walkway) and your city.
- Survey & design — slope, drainage and anchoring planned; structure drawing agreed.
- Structure fabrication — frame welded, primed and painted (see steel structure fabrication).
- Sheeting — sheets fixed with EPDM-washer screws, joint profiles and end caps; edges sealed.
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Frequently asked questions
Will polycarbonate turn yellow?
Branded UV-coated sheets carry 10-year warranties against yellowing; unbranded sheets are where the horror stories come from. Ask for the brand and warranty card.
Does it get noisy in rain?
Multiwall sheets are noticeably quieter than metal roofing; foam tape between sheet and purlin further cuts drumming.
Can it take hail and monkeys?
Yes — polycarbonate is nearly unbreakable (200× stronger than glass). It flexes under impact and springs back.
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