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construct/build a glass/plastic roof on my patio. Size is approx. 8' x 30' Thought I'd use 4" x4" beams and panels of glass/plastic 24" x 96". What thickness panels do I need for glass/plastic. Sometimes it hails in Texas. Marble size. Is double glazing an idea? What ver your advice can yo give me the approx cost of each item. Finally do I need a rubber/plastic joiner to fit the panels to the wood? Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Preferably purchased out of Texas State to reduce cost of 8.25% tax. Perhaps in Oklahoma

Submitted: 176 days and 5 hours ago.

Category: Home Improvement

Value: $32

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Posted by Rick 176 days and 4 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXXXX
Here is a link to mail order polycarbonate panels that will resist 1" hail

http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/1298-4-Wall-Polycarbonate-8mm--4--39-x-8--39.htm

You can cut the panels to give you the 24" x 96" size. I wouldn't install the panels full size in a roof.
Here is a link to glazing channel and cap components

http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/193-316-Capping-Systems.HTm

and building tips

http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/index.cfm?page=_a1&cid1=193

We've built many greenhouses and solariums. This polycarboante material is much easier to use than glass

Edited by Rick on 5/30/2009 at 11:28 AM

176 days and 4 hours ago.

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Perhaps I did not make myself clear. The 4" x 4" beams will be 24" apart. Did you mean that individual panels of that size will not suffice? Please bear with me.

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What I was saying is that the 48" x 96" polycrbonate panels I linked you to should be cut down to your 24" wide dimension. 24" apart for your rafters is perfectly acceptable.

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