Mono-pitch patio roof: step by step.

01 Tools and materials

1 person   approx. 17 min   Lay everything out before you start.

• Cordless screwdriver
• Hammer drill
• Spirit level
• Tape measure
• Mitre saw
• Screwdriver
• Metal drill bit
• Masonry drill bit
• Driver bits
• Hole saw
• Trestles
• Ladder
• Props
• Hammer
• Hacksaw
• Utility knife
• Cartridge gun
• Gloves
• Safety shoes
• Work trousers

Parts: Fixing material for your house wall (not in the kit), Screws for the floor (not in the kit)

1. 1.1 Lay out power tools: cordless screwdriver, hammer drill, mitre saw.

   approx. 2 min

2. 1.2 Measuring and drilling: spirit level, tape measure, metal and masonry drill bits, driver bits, screwdriver.

   approx. 2 min

3. 1.3 Lay out the hole saws: 44 and 76 mm. With a roof overhang you need 83 mm.

   Caution: The hole saws are for the LED, leaf guard and drain pipe.

   approx. 2 min

4. 1.4 Get the aids: trestles, ladder, props, hammer, hacksaw, utility knife, cartridge gun.

   approx. 3 min

5. 1.5 Put on protective clothing: work gloves, safety shoes, work trousers.

   approx. 2 min

6. 1.6 Make sure a water supply and a power supply are nearby.

   approx. 2 min

7. 1.7 Buy screws and wall plugs for your house wall and the floor at a DIY store.

   Caution: This fixing is not part of the kit. Get advice on your wall type.

   approx. 4 min

02 Unpack and check

2 people   approx. 20 min   Take the kit out of the packaging and check it.

• Utility knife
• Gloves

Parts: Kit, Packaging and film

1. 2.1 Take the kit out of the packaging carefully and properly.

   2 people approx. 5 min

2. 2.2 Compare all parts with the parts overview.

   approx. 8 min

3. 2.3 Check for visible defects and transport damage.

   Caution: If something is missing or damaged: report it to us immediately.

   approx. 5 min

4. 2.4 Collect the film and packaging and dispose of them correctly.

   Caution: Please do not leave the film lying around: dispose of it responsibly.

   approx. 2 min

03 Parts overview

1 person   approx. 13 min   What the parts are called and what they are for.

Parts: Wall profile, Gutter, Rafters (side beams and intermediate beams), Posts, Wall trim, End caps for gutter and wall

1. 3.1 Profiles: wall profile, gutter, rafters, posts, wall trim.

   approx. 2 min

2. 3.2 Gutter and wall: end caps, stop angles, leaf guard, wall caps.

   approx. 2 min

3. 3.3 Water drainage: drain pipe DN75, pipe bend, leaf guard.

   approx. 2 min

4. 3.4 Fixing: floor profile, wall fixing, screws, silicone, sealing tape, end seal.

   approx. 3 min

5. 3.5 Roof covering: polycarbonate or glass, plus 2 mm rubber (4 mm for glass).

   approx. 2 min

6. 3.6 Polycarbonate only: anti-dust tape and aluminium end profile. polycarbonate only

   approx. 2 min

7. 3.7 Optional: LED set with spots. optional

   approx. 2 min

04 Calculate dimensions

1 person   approx. 28 min   Height, slope, rafter spacing and dimensions of the roof covering.

• Tape measure
• Spirit level

Parts: Example: 6060 mm wide, 3000 mm deep, 8 bays

1. 4.1 Remember: the roof falls 14 cm per metre (8 degrees).

   Caution: The slope always runs from the wall to the gutter.

   approx. 3 min

2. 4.2 Fix the height at the gutter. Example: 200 cm.

   approx. 3 min

3. 4.3 Set the wall profile higher: 3 m depth × 14 cm = 42 cm more.

   approx. 4 min

4. 4.4 Result: bottom edge of the wall profile at 242 cm.

   approx. 2 min

5. 4.5 Check the depth: from 4.5 m (polycarbonate) or 4.0 m (glass), the roof needs a cross beam with additional posts.

   Caution: This applies if the rafters are not reinforced. With rafter inserts, 6.05 m (polycarbonate) and 5.05 m (glass) are possible.

   approx. 3 min

6. 4.6 Calculate the rafter spacing: (roof width − 60 mm) ÷ bays. Example: (6060 − 60) ÷ 8 = 750 mm.

   approx. 4 min

7. 4.7 Length of the roof covering: roof depth − 50 mm. Example: 3000 − 50 = 2950 mm.

   approx. 3 min

8. 4.8 Width of the roof covering: rafter spacing − 22 mm. Example: 750 − 22 = 728 mm.

   approx. 3 min

9. 4.9 Polycarbonate tip: multiwall sheet 980 mm + 22 mm = 1002 mm spacing from rafter centre to rafter centre. polycarbonate only

   Tip: This saves you from cutting the sheets on site.

   approx. 3 min

05 Insert rubber seals

1 person   approx. 17 min   Sealing rubber in rafters, gutter and wall trim.

• Utility knife
• Mitre saw

Parts: Rubber strips 2 mm (4 mm for glass), Rafters, Gutter, Wall trim

1. 5.1 Cut the rubber strip to twice the rafter length plus 10 cm.

   Caution: The rubber retracts by a few centimetres after insertion. That is why you cut it longer.

   approx. 4 min

2. 5.2 Slide the rubber strip into the rafter.

   approx. 4 min

3. 5.3 Cut off the protruding rubber at the end.

   approx. 2 min

4. 5.4 Cut rubber strips for the gutter and wall trim (plus 10 cm) and slide them in.

   approx. 5 min

5. 5.5 Check the thickness: rubber 2 mm for polycarbonate, 4 mm for glass.

   Caution: For glass, use the thicker 4 mm rubber.

   approx. 2 min

06 Fix the wall profile

2 people   approx. 57 min   The wall profile sits level and tight against the wall.

• Metal drill bit
• Hammer drill
• Spirit level
• Cartridge gun
• Cordless screwdriver
• Trestles

Parts: Wall profile, Hammer-in plugs, Silicone, Sealing tape (Compriband)

1. 6.1 Lay the wall profile on two trestles.

   approx. 3 min

2. 6.2 Pre-drill the plug holes: first hole at 10 cm, then every 50 cm.

   approx. 8 min

3. 6.3 Hold the wall profile at the calculated height and align it level with the spirit level.

   Caution: Bottom edge at 242 cm in the example. Use your own height from chapter 4.

   2 people approx. 8 min

4. 6.4 Mark the drill holes on the wall with a pencil.

   approx. 4 min

5. 6.5 Drill the fixing holes in the wall.

   approx. 10 min

6. 6.6 Seal the wall profile against the wall with a thick bead of silicone. Sealing tape is also recommended.

   Caution: The bead must run continuously all round. This evens out irregularities in the wall.

   approx. 6 min

7. 6.7 Screw the wall profile on with the hammer-in plugs.

   2 people approx. 10 min

8. 6.8 Fill the joint between wall and wall profile with silicone, smooth it and seal it.

   Caution: Do not skimp on silicone: the joint must be completely sealed.

   approx. 8 min

08 Prepare the gutter

2 people   approx. 55 min   Water outlet, leaf guard, end caps and stop angles.

• Hole saw
• Metal drill bit
• Cordless screwdriver
• Cartridge gun
• Hacksaw
• Tape measure
• Trestles

Parts: Gutter, Leaf guard, End caps for gutter (2), Stop angles (9), Silicone, Screws 4.2 × 19 mm

1. 8.1 Lay the gutter on the trestles.

   2 people approx. 3 min

2. 8.2 Drill the hole for the water outlet: hole saw 68 mm, 55 mm from the edge and from below. At both ends.

   Caution: With a roof overhang, this dimension is not used: the hole is then drilled in the centre.

   approx. 10 min

3. 8.3 Detach the leaf guard and shorten it by 5 mm.

   Caution: With a roof overhang, the leaf guard is not shortened.

   approx. 5 min

4. 8.4 Inject silicone into the gutter ends.

   approx. 4 min

5. 8.5 Insert the leaf guard into the gutter.

   approx. 3 min

6. 8.6 Fix both end caps with screws 4.2 × 19 mm. Do not yet screw the point marked X.

   Caution: The fourth screw only goes in at the very end (chapter 16).

   approx. 8 min

7. 8.7 Seal the end caps with silicone.

   approx. 4 min

8. 8.8 Screw on the first stop angle: curve facing up, 30 mm from the gutter edge to the centre of the hole.

   approx. 5 min

9. 8.9 Calculate the spacing: (roof width − 60 mm) ÷ bays. Example: (6060 − 60) ÷ 8 = 750 mm centre to centre.

   Caution: The same calculation applies later to the rafters.

   approx. 3 min

10. 8.10 Screw on the remaining stop angles (8 ×) at the calculated spacing.

    approx. 10 min

10 Gutter and side beams

2 people   approx. 45 min   The basic frame stands and is square.

• Props
• Cordless screwdriver
• Spirit level
• Tape measure
• Ladder

Parts: Props, Side beams (2), Screws

1. 10.1 Set the props to the correct height.

   2 people approx. 5 min

2. 10.2 Lay the gutter on the props.

   Caution: Lift and lay down in pairs only.

   2 people approx. 6 min

3. 10.3 Align the gutter level.

   approx. 5 min

4. 10.4 Insert the first side beam: slide the square-cut corner into the gutter and the mitre into the wall profile.

   2 people approx. 6 min

5. 10.5 Insert the second side beam in the same way.

   approx. 5 min

6. 10.6 Fix the side beams under the wall profile with 2 screws each.

   approx. 6 min

7. 10.7 Fix the side beams to the gutter with 2 screws each.

   approx. 6 min

8. 10.8 Check squareness: the two diagonals A and B must be equal in length.

   Caution: Very important: only a square frame can be roofed cleanly later.

   approx. 6 min

11 Shorten the posts

2 people   approx. 39 min   Set the floor brackets and saw the posts to length.

• Tape measure
• Cordless screwdriver
• Mitre saw
• Hammer drill
• Spirit level

Parts: Floor profiles (U-profiles), Posts (3), Screws for the floor (not in the kit)

1. 11.1 Determine the post positions: with a roof depth of 300 cm, the post centre is at 294.5 cm (5.5 cm less).

   approx. 5 min

2. 11.2 Mark the post brackets (U-profile), pre-drill holes and screw them down on the patio.

   Caution: Screws for the floor are not in the kit.

   Tip: If the posts stand in soil: dig holes instead.

   approx. 15 min

3. 11.3 Determine the length of the posts. Take the slope into account.

   approx. 4 min

4. 11.4 Saw all 3 posts to the determined length.

   approx. 15 min

12 Post with water outlet

2 people   approx. 63 min   Install the drain pipe and fit all posts.

• Hole saw
• Hacksaw
• Cordless screwdriver
• Spirit level

Parts: Posts (3), Drain pipe DN75 (HT), Pipe bend DN75, Screws

1. 12.1 Choose the post for the water outlet. Drill the hole with the 76 mm hole saw.

   approx. 8 min

2. 12.2 Saw the drain pipe to length: 20 mm shorter than the post at the top.

   approx. 6 min

3. 12.3 Slide the PVC bend into the drilled hole and turn it inwards.

   approx. 4 min

4. 12.4 Insert the drain pipe into the post and connect it to the bend.

   approx. 4 min

5. 12.5 Carefully lift the gutter a little and let the leaf guard sink into the drain pipe.

   Caution: Work in pairs. Lift the gutter only slightly.

   2 people approx. 4 min

6. 12.6 Slide the posts over the U-profiles: first post 1, then 2, then 3.

   2 people approx. 10 min

7. 12.7 Fix each post to the gutter with 2 screws: first the outer one, then the middle, then the second outer post.

   approx. 10 min

8. 12.8 Align the posts with the spirit level.

   Caution: Check vertical and level.

   approx. 5 min

9. 12.9 Pre-drill 4 holes per post (3.5 mm) and fix them to the U-profile with 2 screws per side.

   approx. 12 min

13 Intermediate beams and trim

2 people   approx. 55 min   All rafters are in place, the wall trim is installed.

• Cordless screwdriver
• Mitre saw
• Tape measure

Parts: Intermediate beams (7 in the example), Wall trim, Screws

1. 13.1 Insert the first intermediate beam between gutter and wall profile and screw it like the side beams.

   approx. 8 min

2. 13.2 Repeat the same until all beams are in place.

   approx. 25 min

3. 13.3 Measure the gaps between the beams and cut the trims to size with the saw.

   approx. 8 min

4. 13.4 Push the trims onto the wall profile.

   approx. 6 min

5. 13.5 Screw the trim to the wall profile from below (7 ×).

   Tip: Optionally, the same can be done for the gutter profile.

   approx. 8 min

6. 13.6 Optional: insert LED spots. optional

   Caution: Electrical connection only by qualified installers.

   approx. 8 min

14 Prepare the roof covering

2 people   approx. 28 min   Prepare the polycarbonate sheets. Glass needs no preparation.

• Mitre saw
• Utility knife
• Gloves

Parts: Polycarbonate sheets, Anti-dust tape, Aluminium end profile

1. 14.1 Peel back the protective film 5 cm all round at the ends. polycarbonate only

   Caution: The rest of the film stays on the sheet until the end.

   approx. 5 min

2. 14.2 Cut the sheets to the calculated dimensions (hand saw, jigsaw or circular saw). polycarbonate only

   approx. 10 min

3. 14.3 Stick anti-dust tape on the front (gutter side). polycarbonate only

   Caution: The tape keeps dirt out of the chambers and lets water vapour escape.

   approx. 6 min

4. 14.4 Place the aluminium end profile over the tape. The drip edge carries condensation away. polycarbonate only

   approx. 6 min

5. 14.5 Glass needs no preparation. Continue on the next page. glass only

   approx. 1 min

15 Insert the roof covering

2 people   approx. 57 min   Lay the sheets or glass and fix them with strips.

• Cordless screwdriver
• Ladder
• Gloves

Parts: Roof covering (8 bays in the example), Side cover profile (corner strip), Cover profile (round strip), Torx screws 19 × 32 mm

1. 15.1 Lay the polycarbonate sheets: the aluminium end profile sits on the gutter side. polycarbonate only

   Caution: The UV side always faces up. This is printed on the protective film.

   approx. 6 min

2. 15.2 Lay glass only with a second person. Only with gloves. Stand the ladder securely. glass only

   Caution: Never carry glass alone. Mind your own safety.

   2 people approx. 8 min

3. 15.3 Fix the corner strip centrally on a side beam with Torx screws 19 × 32 mm.

   approx. 8 min

4. 15.4 Lay the next sheet. Place the round strip on the intermediate beam and fix it with the same screws.

   approx. 10 min

5. 15.5 Continue from one side to the other until all bays are covered.

   approx. 25 min

16 Finishing work

2 people   approx. 24 min   Rubber, caps, the last screw, and done.

• Cordless screwdriver
• Cartridge gun

Parts: End seal, Wall caps (2), Screws

1. 16.1 Slide the wall rubber into the wall profile.

   approx. 5 min

2. 16.2 Fix the wall caps to the side of the wall profile with 2 screws each.

   approx. 6 min

3. 16.3 Drive in the last screw of the gutter on both sides.

   approx. 4 min

4. 16.4 Peel the protective film off the sheets. Dispose of waste correctly. polycarbonate only

   approx. 6 min

5. 16.5 Done. Clean every six months, and the roof will last longer.

   approx. 3 min