Conservatories are fantastic at adding living space and natural light to your home, but excessive heat in summer, rapid heat loss in winter, and glare from the sun can sour your experience, making you want to rip it down.
These problems are prevalent with polycarbonate and uninsulated glass roofing systems, which do nothing to insulate or block out the sun.
The simple solution is to specify a solid roof conservatory during the design stage or get one retrofitted if you have an existing structure.
Solid conservatory roofs are multi-layered systems comprising a glass-reinforced plastic frame, insulation, air gaps, and tiles. The result is a roof with zero solar gain, keeping heat out in the summer and heat inside in the winter.
Here are the top three reasons to get a solid roof conservatory:
- Increased energy efficiency
A solid-tiled conservatory roof has a significantly lower U-value than a traditional polycarbonate conservatory roof. In fact, a solid roof is significantly more thermally efficient than the leading solar control glass on the market.
For example, the Leka Roof has a U-value of 0.15 W/m²K, while industry-leading solar glass has a U-value between 0.50 W/m²K and 1.0 W/m²K.
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Greater energy efficiency means that your conservatory will be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This increased energy efficiency will also lower your energy bills as you won’t need to heat or cool your conservatory as often.
- Pleasing aesthetics
One of the complaints we hear about conservatories is how the roof looks unappealing from the inside because of the internal framework.
A solid tiled roof does away with this issue entirely because the inside is plasterboard, the same as the rest of your house.
You can also specify tiles in various colours, letting you match the roof to the style of your existing home and change the pitch, letting you transform the shape of your conservatory to match your house or street better.
The net result of all this is your conservatory being transformed into a space that mimics the look and feel of a traditional extension.
- A quieter, more pleasant space
Much is made of the thermal performance of solid conservatory roofs, but equally beneficial is the fact they are quieter and less bright inside.
Solid roofs are quieter than glazed roofs, blocking out low and high-frequency noises, and they also eliminate glare from the sun, making it easier to read, work, and spend time in your conservatory when the sun is shining.
If your conservatory is roadside or your house backs onto noisy neighbours, a solid roof is a fantastic investment to reduce noise levels.
If your conservatory is south or west-facing, a solid roof will slash solar gain and glare, giving you a usable space that isn’t too hot or bright.
Summing up
Solid conservatory roofs can transform your space with better-quality materials, insulation, and looks than traditional glass or polycarbonate roofs.
The result? An energy-efficient conservatory that is stylish, comfortable, quiet throughout the year, and more enjoyable to spend time in.
