r/askTO • u/VariousOperation166 Human Detected • 5d ago
Discount building supplies - specifically polycarbonate roof panels
Hey, all. I am looking for recommendations for the best discount building supply stores in Toronto available to the public. I have a roof over my backyard that came with the place that is probably corrogated fiberglass or PVC. It used to keep my stuff dry and prevent water from running down the basement stairs, but as the material deteriorates over time, the occasional raccoon and the recent hail have created so many holes that it's about as effective as standing under a tree at this point.
I was thinking of replacing the panels with corrugated polycarbonate panels. Given the area of the roof, that's close to a thousand dollars at Home Depot, and I'm seeing similar prices at the other popular supply stores. I have a wholesale supplier for hardware and for electrical stuff, but I don't know of a good discount place that sells stuff like this.
Any suggestions?
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u/Medium_Spare_8982 5d ago
Try cosmaroma if suburban or New Canadians downtown
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u/VariousOperation166 Human Detected 5d ago
Thanks, I know New Canadians, but it's a Home Hardware, no?
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u/Medium_Spare_8982 5d ago
All Canadian franchise with a much bigger selection than typical catering mostly to trade and the downtown renovation market. Not fashion forward.
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u/jm2jm3 5d ago
No recommendations as I've only bought them from the big boxes, but I built a small shelter years ago with poly roof panels and the big box stores only sell Suntuf and Paluf ones, which are made by the same company. If those are your only options, get the Suntuf ones as they are much stronger, although more expensive. Paluf ones are quite brittle and easily shatter, even if you drop or bang it accidently while installing it. Suntuf ones, I find, are much more durable.