Solid Conservatory Roof Replacement Guide
Every summer without fail, much interest is shown in a solid conservatory roof replacement at Bon Accord Glass because of how ineffective ageing conservatories are at confronting the warmer temperatures.
Therefore, August seems like a good time to cover the topic in some depth, with expert insight provided into each of the following areas:
- Why should you replace a conservatory roof?
Traditional conservatory roofing systems, both glass and polycarbonate, tend to let outside heat in too easily; a solid roof prevents it from disturbing a conservatory’s indoor climate. - What does a solid roof cost?
The final price will be determined by whether you choose to just update the roof or have the conservatory completely overhauled. - Is planning permission a requirement?
Only very occasionally does a solid roof need planning permission, but building regulations approval is compulsory; we’ll take care of organising it. - How long does the process take?
We can make a replacement conservatory roof watertight within 24 hours and finish the job off in roughly 5 working days. - Will you keep the current framework?
Only if we are certain that the framework has the resilience to support a new roof and is achieving a satisfactory standard of thermal efficiency. Otherwise, we’ll advocate a full makeover. - How many years does a solid roof last for and is much upkeep involved?
A solid replacement roof bought from Bon Accord performs for a minimum of 10 years and maintenance just entails watching out for any of the tiles cracking or leaves building up in gutters.
Your conservatory will feel so much different after switching to a modern solid conservatory roof, with no excess heat present, making it a more habitable space.
Permanent thermal efficiency means that you can enjoy your extended space in comfort no matter if it’s the middle of summer or winter.
But that’s not everything our conservatory roof replacements will end up giving you.
The next stage of the blog discusses the important topics of cost, possible home disruption, planning permission and more, so that you’re familiar with all the crucial points.
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Does a solid roof justify the investment?
Naturally, you will want to know if a conservatory solid roof replacement is worth some of your hard-earned cash and demonstrates value for money over time.
Without the slightest hesitation, we would say that buying one will prove a fantastic decision as it’ll give you back the conservatory of old that you knew and loved.
It won’t need cooling or heating as much again and the savings made on energy bills will help you recover a lot of the money paid out for a conservatory roof conversion.
A fully working thermally efficient roof can also ensure that the conservatory matches up to its billing of raising a property’s value by around 5 to 10%.
How much will a replacement solid roof cost set me back?
Not to dodge the question in the slightest, but it’s really hard for us to predict a price without knowing what will be involved and because we create bespoke solutions for each customer.
What we can say is that a new conservatory roof will be priced according to its size, the selected material, what state the conservatory is in and how much insulation is desired.
A chat with you and survey of the space will enable us to come up with a competitive quote.
Can a solid roof add value and lower energy costs?
Conservatory enjoyment will not be hindered by the arrival of a heatwave or cold snap after the integration of a new conservatory roof design.
Confirmation of how a solid roof on a conservatory uplifts thermal efficiency will be shown in the reduced cost of your energy bills.
In modernising the look of the living space, you’ll also get a reminder of just how pleasurable spending time in it is.
Selling the house in the future could be made an easier job if you’re able to list an energy-efficient conservatory amongst its key features.
Planning, fitting & disturbance
Maybe you’re worried that while a solid conservatory roof replacement is going on, your home life will be severely impacted and it could linger on for a while. That’s not the case – it will cause minimal disturbance and only take a few days to complete.
Once we’ve carried out an inspection of the conservatory, we’ll know if we need to obtain planning permission alongside building regulations approval.
If we are concerned that the structure may collapse under the weight of a new roof, you will be told and advised to have the rest of it overhauled too for long-term stability.
The finished roof can then be internally plastered and have lights placed into it. It’ll seem like we’re leaving almost as quickly as we arrived – that’s how efficient we are.
Is planning permission or building control approval needed?
A conservatory solid roof replacement is usually considered a permitted development, which means that you don’t have to gain planning approval, just in case you’re wondering “Do I need planning permission to replace my conservatory roof?”.
It’s a rather different story with building regulations approval, as solid roofs are subject to them. Their installation heralds a “change of use”, modifies thermal capacity and alters structural load.
Receipt of conservatory roof building regulations approval denotes that the replacement roofing system obeys the required safety, insulation and ventilation requirements.
A great benefit of working with Bon Accord Glass is that we will handle any planning or building obligations on your behalf.
Will my conservatory be left open and how long is the fitting process?
Apart from being curious to know how much does a conservatory roof replacement cost, customers also understandably wish to know about solid roof installation timescales.
It hinges on how straightforward or complicated the project will be, but our average length of installation for a roof replacement is around 5 working days.
At no stage of the installation will your conservatory be left exposed to the elements. Inside the first 24 hours, we’ll be able to make the replacement system watertight to ensure the interior stays dry.
Barely any noise or commotion will be created and the space will be tidied at the end of each day.
Design, robustness & practical information
You want the lightweight roof tiles to nicely marry with the tiles on the roof of your property and we have enough finishes to complement the two together.
Each tile is composed of stone-coated steel for enduring durability, prolonged insulation and weather protection.
The internal side of a solid roof features a beautifully plastered ceiling that can house downlights, ready for turning on if you use the space at night as an additional reception room or airy dining area.
Specify inclusion of a skylight in the replacement covering if a roof swap may cause a slight loss of natural light.
Peace of mind comes in the form of a 10-year guarantee.
Will the old frames be retained or need upgrading?
A decision will be made once one of our surveyors has given the structure a good looking over.
They will want to be completely satisfied that there is no risk of the framework becoming unstable after the solid conservatory roof replacement has been implemented and poses no safety threat to your family.
A lightweight conservatory roof replacement cost comes in cheaper than an entire upgrade but a full reconditioning often proves the best option to maximise energy efficiency.
The surveyor will inspect the walls, frames and foundations and report their recommendations thereafter.
Is a solid roof durable and does it need much maintenance?
You bet it’s durable! The hardy tiles and slates see to that and they sustain their strength for at least a decade.
Don’t be at all surprised if the solid roof outlasts the 10-year guarantee and continues offering elite performance well past that point.
It helps if you carry out routine roof maintenance, not that there’s much of it to administer.
Your only duties are to keep monitoring the condition of the roof tiles (watch out for any dilapidation) and remove any blockages from the guttering.
Signs that the time is right for putting a solid roof on a conservatory are things like visible condensation and leaks.
Ready to embrace conservatory cosiness again?
Memories of owning a beautiful home extension that’s rich with warmth may have faded as thermal efficiency has dimmed but a solid tiled roof will reinstate those recollections.
You’ll also get the upsides of magnified thermal comfort, lower energy bills, added value and improved conservatory aesthetics.
There’s life in that old conservatory yet – it just needs one of our game-changing customised solid roofs to change its fortunes.
Step into our Aberdeen showroom to discuss the idea over a coffee or just call the team.
Want to speak with an Advisor? Give us a call on 01224 588944
Our friendly team will be pleased to help with any questions you may have.