I built a cost-effective roof for my back porch with a modern, minimalist design and it transformed my backyard. It's like a covered pergola except it provides more than just shade. I used transparent, polycarbonate corrugated roofing panels from Tuftex. They allow about 85% of the sunlight through, offer ultraviolet protection, shelter from the weather, especially snow, and are water proof. (This video was not sponsored by any of the suppliers mentioned.) Home renovation.

Here's a link to the polycarbonate roofing material:
https://us.onduline.com/en/diy/produc...

Here's a link to the gutter build project I added to this roof after I realized the drainage sucked:
   • Attempting to make a cheap gutter loo...  

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