Fitting A Solid Roof To A Conservatory

Replacing your existing conservatory or orangery roof with a solid tiled roof is a great way to make your living space more thermal efficient.

Fitting a solid roof to a conservatory.

If you want a brand new conservatory with a solid roof you ll need to look for an installer who can do everything from building the base and walls to fitting the frames and installing the solid roof. If you are considering installing a solid roof on an older building then serious consideration needs to be given to the existing structure and the type of roof that you install to ensure that it can bear the weight for example replacing your conservatory roof with a tiled conservatory roof conversion is one solution however this option comes with its drawbacks. When replacing a translucent conservatory roof for a solid roof you must obtain building regulatory approval. A solid conservatory roof will be expensive especially if you need to have structural work done.

You are not likely to recoup the cost through savings on your energy bills a solid conservatory roof is likely to save the average home 200 per year on energy bills and the roof is likely to cost you at least 4 000. In 2010 the government changed the planning regulations surrounding solid conservatory roofs to allow conservatories to have a solid roof without the need for planning permission. It s not a problem if they aren t they can easily be replaced ready for your new roof. One thing that is worth noting is that you must consult the neighbour consultation scheme.

Convert your conservatory into a warm and welcoming extension to your home with an energy efficient tiled roof. A reliable installer will send out a surveyor out to check that your existing frames are suitable. Though if you really wanted to make an impact you should consider installing a solid tiled roof.