Replacement conservatory roof advice please 17 february 2017 at 8 54pm edited 30 november 1 at 1 00am in in my home includes diy moneysaving 21 replies 59k views.
Replace conservatory roof forum.
Replacing a conservatory roof structure with a solid roof is defined as material alteration work which means that it is covered by building regulations.
Updating an existing conservatory with a solid roof.
We have a 3m x 3 5m conservatory with polycarbonate roof panels.
Our own conservatory used to have a single cell polycarb roof.
The biggest difference its a lot less hot during the summer months.
Four out of six roof panels have blown and it is totally unusable in winter.
She feels it is complete waste of space.
About tiled roof conservatories.
Insulation better than the polycarb but still not great.
This means that the project should be the subject of an application for control and a certificate on completion.
I think the ideal situation would be to replace the panels with insultaed glass but we are getting very varied quotes.
Replacing the roof with glass panels won t solve the problem you ll still have draughts at the eves and it ll still catch the sun even more so if it s clear glass.
Conservatory roof replacement tiled conservatory roof by the way i am speaking from personal experience here.
It s cold slightly leaking and has discoloured therefore no longer let s much light in.
Looking for some advice and or suggestions.
You could certainly sheet the outside with say 9mm exterior ply and then fit bitumen tiles or somthing lightweight but i don t see the point it ll still be draughty at the.
By replacing your existing glass or polycarbonate roof with a tiled roof conservatory fully insulated tiled roof your conservatory will become a comfortable and enjoyable living space for any activity all year round no matter what the weather.
My daughter has a glass roofed conservatory.
New conservatory to replace the old one has pilkington k glass roof.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our work our unbeatable prices and our top class customer service.
I have had a builder quote to build these end walls to roof height then to have a lightweight tiled roof to replace the polycarbonate one.
Of course these cost estimates for a conservatory roof replacement with tiles will vary depending on where you live.
Upgrading to a new solid conservatory roof typically takes just one week transforming your room into a comfortable and welcoming living space.