Polycarbonate roofing is among the top choices for extended areas like balconies and terraces. However, it is a good idea to first know the price of installation and materials. Let’s take a look at the current cost in the Philippines.
Price of Polycarbonate Roof
In the Philippines, polycarbonate roof price may start from Php 2,800 to Php 3,500 per panel. There are different types of it and dimensions which predict the price.
Price List By Size
Here is the price list of polycarbonate roof by size and dimension:
Look: ACE Hardware Prices
Twin Wall – Php 900
1 mm thickness – Php 2,800
1.5 mm thickness – Php 3,000
2 mm thickness – Php 3,400
Solid Polycarbonate Price
Solid type is usually used for outdoor installation. This is a good option for terrace or garage. There are options for 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm thickness. Here are some of the current estimated prices of the thickest type.
See: Wilcon Price
3 mm thickness – Php 3,000 per meter (Wilcon)
3 mm thickness – Php 817 per foot (122 cm width, Ace Hardware)
Color Options
There are more than one color to choose from when it comes to polycarbonate. You can try any of these:
Bronze
Green
Clear
Yellow
Where to Buy
You can find twin wall polycarbonate from ordinary hardware stores. For those solid types with varying thickness, you can try these shops.
Wilcon Depot
CW Home Depot
ACE Hardware
Installation Price
Depending on the material and the area where it will be installed, labor cost of installation may start from Php 5,000 to Php 10,000. You may ask the installer from the store itself. Contract prices are also available.
20 square meter area – Php 15,000 to Php 20,000
10 square meter area – Php 5,000 to Php 15,000
Advantages of Polycarbonate Roof
In the Philippines, this material may be used to have a shade in any of your exposed properties. The usual color and material is translucent which could block some lights of the sun as well as UV rays.
Polycarbonate boards are also stylish and can be used as part of the architectural design
Depending on dimensions, the material may last up to 25 years
Disadvantages
The material is expensive than ordinary roofing materials
Thin versions may break and tear easily with strong winds
The color might fade in time due to sun exposure
References: ACPlastics, MorganAsphalte, Forbes
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