Alukap Veranda Canopy Calculator

This handy Veranda Calculator will work out everything you need in just 3 clicks. Alukap is easy to install for building both a polycarbonate or glass veranda.

If you want to add to the quantities for site specific bespoke requirements you can then simply add more parts as required when in your cart.

Building a Glass Veranda?

If you are using glass to build a glass veranda, simply select the nearest sheet thickness and continue through the calculator as normal. Once at the cart, remove the Polycarbonate Sheets and the Endstop Bar (unless it matches your glass thickness).

IMPORTANT: Check with your glazing supplier about the spanning widths of your glass. Then add or remove the standard self supporting glazing bars as required to decrease the beam spacings. Remember there will always be one less standard glazing bar than the amount of sheets or glass panels you have.

The same principle applies if you are using our Axgard Solid Glazing Sheets. These are a great shatterproof alterative to glass. Consult our Axgard Technical Guide for full spanning information. 

What Polycarbonate Is Used In Our Verandas?

Our Veranda kits are glazed with Axiome Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheets from Clear Amber. This renowned brand is known for its high quality and long-lasting polycarbonate sheeting range– offering excellent clarity and natural light.

With a range of thickness options including 10mm, 16mm, 25mm, and 35mm the sheet range includes a variety of strength and insulation levels. 16mm polycarbonate is the most popular choice when building a canopy roof because it has an excellent combination of strength and cost-effectiveness.

What Glazing Bar system is best for verandas?

We opt for the Alukap-SS Self Supporting Glazing Bar system for verandas and canopies due to its uncompromising quality and stylish design. Fully manufactured from aluminium there are no plastic components, which are often the first to break and degrade on other systems.

What Canopy Roof Colours are available?

The Alukap garden verandas are available in white, dark brown or any RAL colour. A white lean to is by far the moment popular colour option with its timeless neutrality.

Our bespoke RAL colour verandas are also popular for more unique colours schemes including greys, blues, greens and creams!

Need Help with your Veranda Canopy?

If you're still unsure after using our Rapidkey® Calculator, of what glazing bars you'll require for your project use our online chat to speak to one of our product experts. Alternatively, you can get in touch via shop@clearamber.com

Inasmuch as Clear Amber Shop have no control over the circumstances in which our material may be used, we cannot guarantee that any particular results will be achieved. Users should carry out their own tests and obtain structural engineer calculations as required to determine the suitability of the material for their application. Installers should satisfy themselves that published permissible loadings and bar spacing’s for Alukap-SS roofs and posts are sufficient to provide adequate strength for the intended use and to meet regional loading requirements.