Fitting A Solid Roof To A Conservatory

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.

Fitting a solid roof to a conservatory.

Although installing a solid roof can improve the energy efficiency of your conservatory if the frames windows and doors are old and inefficient you might not get the full benefits of your new roof. A solid conservatory roof will be expensive especially if you need to have structural work done. A change of use occurs when replacing a glass roof for a solid insulated roof as it causes the structure to be classed as permanent rather than temporary. 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.

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. One thing that is worth noting is that you must consult the neighbour consultation scheme. When replacing a translucent conservatory roof for a solid roof you must obtain building regulatory approval. 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. As heat rises it can easily escape through a non insulated roof. It s not a problem if they aren t they can easily be replaced ready for your new roof.