Conservatories are the most popular extension choice for UK homeowners. Thermally efficient, cost-effective, and extremely versatile, conservatories can be designed to suit any property type and custom configured to meet a range of specifications. If you’re thinking about extending your home with a glazed extension or you’ve got any existing conservatory which could do with a refurbishment, one of the most important things to consider is the conservatory roof.
The roof of your conservatory can have a huge impact on the overall appearance and performance of your conservatory. The type of roof you select for your conservatory can affect the energy efficiency performance of your conservatory. It can help to enhance natural light intake, boost ventilation (openable roofs and skylights), increase security, and complement the style of the original property.
At Techniglaze, we offer homeowners a selection of conservatory roofs to choose from. From glass to tiled and lantern roofs to roof lights, all our conservatory roofs have a range of benefits for the homeowner. The ultimate decision, however, will depend greatly on personal preference and expectations for your extension. If you’re unsure which conservatory roof is best for you, we’ve compiled this handy guide to the benefits of the different conservatory roof types.
Glass conservatory roofs are the perfect choice for homeowners who want to maximise natural light intake to create a bright and airy extended living space. They are compatible with all types of extensions including conservatories, orangeries, and traditional brick-built extensions. Sky lights can be incorporated into the design to improve ventilation and you can even opt for a more cost-effective polycarbonate option, although we would recommend glass as the premium choice.
With a fully glazed roof for your conservatory, there is an extensive selection of glass options to choose from. If you want to regulate the UV light which penetrates your conservatory interior, solar control glass is an excellent choice. For increased privacy, we offer a selection of textured and decorative glass options while for homeowners living in built up areas close to main roads or in noisy city centres, we offer an effective acoustic glass option to help reduce exterior noise penetration.
When you want to combine the fully glazed sides of a conservatory with the cosier atmosphere of a traditional extension, a tiled roof is a great idea. Tiled conservatory roofs are lightweight and thermally efficient and are a popular choice for conservatory roof replacement projects and also as part of a new-build conservatory installation.
At Techniglaze, we install the Leka Warm Roof as our tiled conservatory roof of choice. The Leka Warm is renowned across the glazing industry for its outstanding performance and attractive appearance. It can be custom designed to meet any design specifications and is compatible with any type of conservatory or other extension. The Leak Warm Roof can be specified with either a Tapco Slate roof or Metrotile roof. Both tiling options provide outstanding weather resistance, energy efficiency performance, and can be selected in a choice of attractive finishes.
A popular roof choice in traditional extensions and orangeries, roof lanterns and roof lights can also be incorporated into a conservatory roof. Roof lanterns sit on top of the existing roof perimeter and help to increase natural light intake. Because of their raised position, roof lanterns create a high-ceilinged feel inside a conservatory, making it feel brighter and airier.
Roof lights can be installed into almost any type of roof. They are often specified in loft conversions and for retrofitting into an existing flat roof. For conservatory roofs, roof lights are often part of the original design because of their opening capacity. For this reason, they are often fitted into existing conservatory roofs to improve ventilation and reduce interior condensation.
At Techniglaze, we have over three decades of experience in the glazing industry. During this time, we have successfully completed hundreds of conservatory installations and refurbishments across South West England. We offer homeowners a range of aluminium and uPVC conservatories, all designed to meet your exact requirements.
We also install a variety of conservatory roofs, both as replacement roof options and as part of a new build conservatory project. If you’re planning to extend your home or you’d like to renovate an existing glazed extension, the team at Techniglaze can help. For more information about our range of conservatory roofs or any of our products or services call 01761 417 654 or contact us online.
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