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| Carbolite Awning |
| If you thought the only way to protect your home from the sun's heat was to plunge it into darkness, think again. Carbolite awnings let you light your patio without heating it too. |
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If you're in the market for a pergola, there are many options in terms of materials. The owners of this home wanted to create a patio area leading onto their backyard and had laid a concrete slab in preparation.
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To cover the area, they decided to fit a Carbolite awning, made from a new material available for pergolas. Carbolite is a translucent, twin-walled polycarbonate sheeting which blocks out 99 percent of UV rays while still allowing most of the natural light through. It also has little air pockets within it, which help reduce the amount of heat that passes through.
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The job begins with the installation of the steel frame. Once the back beams are in position the rafters go up. They are followed by the beams across the middle, then it's time for the front beam. Finally, the vertical posts are bolted to the concrete.
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The Carbolite will then cover this frame. An aluminium fixing strip and some flashing are the first to go up, then the sheets can be fixed in place. They are joined with an aluminium locking system for a watertight finish. The sheets are available in a few different styles: a traditional bullnose, a dome or a conventional flat roof. We watched a bullnose style being installed.
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5 Carbolite also comes in a range of colours. The darker shades will let less light through but provide much better heat reduction. This product is guaranteed for two years against rotting and cracking.
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More Info
For further information about pergolas and awnings, look in your Yellow Pages. The pergola seen on Our House is available from Carbolite, which specialises in awnings, patio covers, skylights, pergolas and carports. Their address is Unit 17, 122 Station Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147, ph: (02) 9674 2500, fax: (02) 9674 3787.
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