Custom Polycarbonate Verandas

3x5m GIGA gutter, opal polycarb, installed DIY, single person, a couple of weeks, here are my notes:

Lifting and stabilising a GIGA beam is quite challenging. I didn't use acrow props, erected a scaffolding instead. That worked quite well.
Another challenge with GIGA beam is the leaf trap.

Get yourself the following before starting:
- ask tuin for instructions in english
- ask tuin for detailed photos of the installed sample product they have in their office!
- spare drill bits (for when you snap one..)
- epoxy glue (for when that snapped drill bit goes through that polycarb sheet..)
- duck tape
- foam / insulation byelaw (to protect the structure from scratches)
- phishing rod (for when you drop something down the already installed downpipe..)
- spare roll of anti-dist tape (for when you cock up installing the provided ones..)
- spare roll of condensation tape (for when you cock up installing the provided ones..)

A couple of tips:
- Beware of hollow bricks when installing the wall beam.
- Avoid sending existing down pipes through the polycarbonate sheets. Send them around the structure instead.
- When cutting the corners of the side beams, make sure giga gutter is not tilted outwards (as it tends to be when put on a flat surface), otherwise you gonna end up with quarter inch gaps at the end of the side beams..
- Cutting the 83mm (NB not 82mm!) leaf trap hole in the GIGA gutter is tricky. If cut as per the instructions, you will end up right on the edge of the inside wall, with no overlap for the leaftrap, which you will then have to trim. Still that it probably the most optimal.
- Installing the leaf trap is also tricky. It's probably best to only install it just before securing the post to the beam for the final time.
- Where the instruction says to connect the post with one screw, I used duck tape instead, to avoid damage when adjusting the beam or the posts. Only used the one screw when I was reasonably happy everything was leveled.
- All click frames are 94.2cm, but the outside ones had to be cut to 93mm. This could have been done in the factory.
- The front click frames are quite difficult to install. Had to use grease, clamps and rubber mallet.
- Don't pre-drill all angle plates, drill at the centre of all but two angle plates. It's beacuse the ones going on the side cover profiles should really be smaller. They should be drilled not in the middle but in-line with other screws on the side cover profiles. So only drill in the two side angle plates immediately before installing, once you've established where they are going.
- Anti-dust tape vs. condensation tape: Tuin's instructions are misleading, probably incorrectly translated from Dutch (what the instructions call condensation tape is elsewhere called "anti-dust" or "breather"). Confirmed with Tuin: blue tape - gutter side, white tape - wall side. Checked with 2 other sources: sealing tape goes at the top (wall side), breather at the bottom (gutter side).
- The condensation profiles are tight, possibly too tight, tricky to install and right pain.
- Good idea to additionally concrete off the posts as the GIGA beam is heavy and you don't want it to move sideways.

Tuin's instructions could be better/updated especially for the GIGA version.

All in all it's an awesome product and the end result is WOW.

Permission is hereby granted to Tuin to provide my email should someone need advice/assistance.

Bought a 6mx3m veranda. Product delivered within anticipated timeframe; well packaged. I put it up as a single person, in about 3 weeks! I upgraded to the gigabeam which turned into a nightmare to lift 2.3m into the air. Instruction booklet not in English and out of date. Video slightly out of date. Assistance from Tuin reasonable. Product itself is very good.

Very good company to deal with.the delivery of the veranda was excellent, I was phoned 1 hour before they arrived, The driver was very nice and put it where we asked him to.The veranda is made very well and I put it up trouble free.Thank you

We wanted some shade on a south-facing patio and after much searching noticed the Tuin verandas. We went for 4m width (so only 2 posts) but non-standard 3.5m depth. Anthracite with the milky polycarbonate roof.
This is quite a complicated structure to erect (instructions in Dutch don't help). I employed an experienced builder and it took him-with me helping at various points- 15 hours. To be fair, that included removing wall tiles and installing lead flashing plus the inevitable groundwork but I still wouldn't call this an easy DIY job.
You must have the right tools, including sturdy props as shown in the video.
The finished product is well worth the trouble. It looks really classy and is clearly a quality product. My builder was very impressed with the design and the absence of corner-cutting. It's a proper structure, not a cheap lean-to. Given the quality, I reckon the price is very reasonable.
Ordering and delivery went without a hitch.
Overall, highly recommended.

My veranda is 2.5M x 6M and it arrived well packaged on a single pallet. Unpacking takes time as the list is in Dutch.
I had to assemble on my own which had its challenges due to the weather but it was done in three days.
It helped tremendously having a plan that was sent time at the time of the initial order. Only a couple of minor points. The drawing shows that the hole for the leaf trap is 82mm ? Included with the kit was a 83mm hole saw ?
The only other confusion was the tape for the poly carbonate sheets? They arrived all cut to length great but the drawing does not state the colours blue or white what goes where, a quick email sorted the problem.
There is a good video to refer to but it is in need of updating as the product has been improved.
Overall I am very pleased with the product, it is good quality. My location can be subject to gusting winds so I opted for the thicker 3mm posts and corner braces. Probably overkill but the the structure is solid and looks good.
I would recommend this veranda to anybody with some D.I.Y skills and confidence otherwise get help.

My veranda is 2.5M x 6M and it arrived well packaged on a single pallet. Unpacking takes time as the list is in Dutch.
I had to assemble on my own which had its challenges due to the weather but it was done in three days.
It helped tremendously having a plan that was sent time at the time of the initial order. Only a couple of minor points. The drawing shows that the hole for the leaf trap is 82mm ? Included with the kit was a 83mm hole saw ?
The only other confusion was the tape for the poly carbonate sheets? They arrived all cut to length great but the drawing does not state the colours blue or white what goes where, a quick email sorted the problem.
There is a good video to refer to but it is in need of updating as the product has been improved.
Overall I am very pleased with the product, it is good quality. My location can be subject to gusting winds so I opted for the thicker 3mm posts and corner braces. Probably overkill but the the structure is solid and looks good.
I would recommend this veranda to anybody with some D.I.Y skills and confidence otherwise get help.

By far one of the best purchases we have made for our garden. The Veranda was delivered on time and took just a weekend to construct. Although the instructions printed in English would have helped to speed up the process. All in all we are extremely happy with the product and the service from Tuin.

My experience with Tuin from making an initial enquiry through to delivery of my veranda and after sales was brilliant.
First and foremost the quality and price of the product compared to similar products was significantly better. Most competitors only do standard sizes or charge a big price premium for bespoke sizes but Tuin don't. First impressions of the product quality was the delivery vehicle and packaging were such that knew the product parts inside would be well protected for the journey from Holland to the UK. After unpacking and checking all the parts were there the installation was a doddle.
For my bespoke size veranda I needed some help and advice from the customer service who always responded promptly. We are so please with the outcome. The veranda looks stunning and adds great value to our garden and patio area.
Thank you for everything to all the team at TUIN !

Haven't put it up yet, but it was delivered on Monday by a friendly driver (he even helped us get it out of the pallet and under our car port in exchange for a cup of tea!) and looks great. Very good quality and we're looking forward to assembling it at the weekend, weather permitting.