What is the best clear roofing? The complete guide

This is the definitive guide to all the different clear roofing options that Sunnyside offers. If you're struggling to decide which product you need, watch this first.

Just how tough is polycarbonate roofing?

Watch Devon put it to the test before you buy clear roofing from Sunnyside.

An introduction to polycarbonate roofing

Available in 3 profiles and 4 colours. It's an economical way to add cover to your outdoor space.

The different polycarbonate colours

We have four different colours: clear, bronze tint, grey tint and opal (white). This video shows each one held up against various backgrounds.

Opal and grey pergola examples

A video showing what it's like under a corrugated opal and a 5-Rib grey polycarbonate pergola.

How to install polycarbonate roofing

This video shows an installation of a pergola roof over a deck, using corrugated opal sheets, noise stop tape and One Shot fasteners.

A recent installation

A time-lapse of 5-Rib grey Laserlite 1000 being installed on an aluminium pergola.

How to use polycarbonate fasteners

How to use the One Shot or Multipurpose polycarbonate fasteners.

Which type of screw should I use?

There are many different types of roofing screws. This video show you what you should use for each product.

How to cut polycarbonate sheets

Cutting profiled roofing, Twinwall and Custom Glaze with scissors, tin snips, a sharp handsaw and a knife.

How to cut plastic roofing with a knife

We show you how you can cut polycarbonate roofing with a sharp knife.

How much curve they can handle

Profiled polycarbonate roofing is often used on curved structure. We show you how much you can curve them.

How to fix noisy polycarbonate roofing

We show you the 5 most common causes of noisy plastic roofing, and some fixes for them.

Which side up?

Polycarbonate roofing has a UV protective coating on one side. It's important this side goes towards the sun to protect the rest of the sheet. This is how to tell which side has the UV coating.

How to clean polycarbonate roofing

We show two ways to clean polycarbonate roofing. The sponge and water gives instant results. The roof treatment is less work, but still requires a sponge or brush a month or so later to get all of the sediment off.

Kurt and Devon with polycarbonate samples

In this video Kurt shows Devon a few samples (or is it the other way around?)

An introduction to Twinwall

An introduction to twinwall polycarbonate roofing from Sunnyside. Available in 6mm or 8mm, in clear, bronze, grey or opal.

How to install Twinwall

Twinwall (multi-wall) is fairly easy to work with and can be used for roofing or walls. This video shows and installation and all the accessories.

The different Twinwall colours

We have four different colours: clear, bronze tint, grey tint and opal (white). This video shows each one held up against various backgrounds.

How to cut polycarbonate sheets

Cutting profiled roofing, Twinwall and Custom Glaze with scissors, tin snips, a sharp handsaw and a knife.

An introduction to Custom Glaze

Custom Glaze is a clear, flat sheet designed to look like glass or acrylic, but without the cost and difficult installation.

The different Custom Glaze colours

We have three different colours: clear, bronze tint and grey tint. This video shows each one held up against various backgrounds.

How to cut polycarbonate sheets

Cutting profiled roofing, Twinwall and Custom Glaze with scissors, tin snips, a sharp handsaw and a knife.

How to install Custom Glaze

A quick intro and then an installation of grey Custom Glaze on a curved aluminium pergola.

How to install an Omni Screen blind

A step-by-step video showing how to install our Omni Screen cafe blinds. This one has the side channels and flashing.

A recent installation of Omni Screen

A time-lapse of an Omni Channel outdoor blind being installed.

How to use the brackets and components

Including the three ways to attach the brackets.

How to install an Ellipse Monobloc retractable awning

A video showing the installation of our extendable patio awnings. Simple enough for DIY installers.

A recent installation of a roll out awning

A time-lapse of an Ellipse retractable canopy awning being installed.

An introduction to Sunnyside

Whether you're building a pergola, conservatory, awning, greenhouse, carport or something else, we have the clear roofing to suit. Laserlite, profiled polycarbonate roofing, Twinwall, Custom Glaze, and accessories.

Meet Devon and Kurt from Sunnyside

Say hi to Devon, the fourth generation to join the family business.

A day in life of the Sunnyside trailer

Follow our trailer on its Auckland delivery run, from Green Bay to Whangaparaoa, to Tuakau, and everywhere in-between.

Also by Sunnyside - hire or buy traffic cones

To buy or rent road cones in Auckland, visit cone.co.nz

They need some traffic cones in Marrakesh

A video from a recent visit to Morocco. They definitely need some traffic control! To buy or rent road cones in Auckland, visit cone.co.nz

How to make a cheap shower dome

We show you how to make a low-cost shower dome to stop steam and condensation in your bathroom, using a flat sheet of acrylic or polycarbonate.