run roofing

[Jax]

I am putting a roof on my run, thinking of using corrugated plastic. Anyone know where i can order some from thats not too pricey? or a good alternative?

[chris]

I got mine from Wickes - the small profile one. I think it was £9/sheet

Edit: I had 4 corrugations (is that even a word?) overlap.. IMO that's not enough, water gets in, unless there's a support under each one... I'm going to have to silicone mine I think. It keeps the rain out, but you do get the odd drop come in. Can show you via a pic if you can't get what I'm on about

[Jax]

I think I know what you mean. 4 wobbly bumpy bits overlapping each other on each sheet, am I right? I have had a look at wickes but their delivery seems very expensive. I have found screwfix have them at a reasonable price and will have a look at their delivery costs.

[chris]

Yep, exactly. They droop down slightly too.

Ahh, I just put them in the boot (they curl up, so went between the drivers and passengers seat).

Could you bribe a neighbour/friend with (suitable) transport with a box of eggs to save you the delivery cost?

[VirginVegGrower]

We used onduline, which I can recommend, but it's pricier than the plastic.

[lottie dolly]

or do what we did,visit any local window places,we struck very lucky with some,second hand stuff for our grow barn,came from a carport,

[Hilary B]

If your plastic sheet is
a) not placed completely flat (you probably need about 1 inche extra height per foot of length) and
b) adequately supported in its length (about every 2-3 ft if nearly flat) and
c) fastened to the supports with the nails/screws through the RIDGES not the VALLEYS of the corrugations, 2 overlaps should be sufficient.
Onduline works much the same.

[Newtothis]

We have used the small corrigated stuff and had about 3x overlaps - looked great until the wind blew just before Christmas......
It now is a patchwork of bits of the original plastic with some bits of sign board we had lying around. It shatters easily when blown about so fasten it down securely and brace it across the top with some battens.
We might use onuline next time as it is much more sturdy - although it'll make the run a bit darker.

[Hilary B]

The plastic stuff is flexible enough when new, but it soon goes brittle when the sun gets to it!
That is the advantage of Onduline, but it cuts down the light.

[elizajay]

Also provides shade in summer!

[jessmorris]

I used plastic corrugated stuff for my broody runs. It starts off looking great but gets blown all over the place, gets brittle in the sun and cracks to bits. Onduline is better but not transparent. Clear tarp may be better still......