A traditional conservatory was made of glass, but now homeowners can choose from a range of conservatory roofing materials.
Glass is still popular, but polycarbonate roofs are also common and solid tiled conservatory roofs are increasingly popular.
Before answering the question, ‘Are solid conservatory roofs worth it?‘, we need to consider the relative advantages and disadvantages of the different types of conservatory roofs.
The best conservatory roofs share the following characteristics:
Many homeowners prioritise thermal performance when choosing a conservatory roof.
An energy-efficient roof on a conservatory will save money on heating bills and keep you warm all year round, making your conservatory an extra living space.
Whatever your roof is made of should complement the style of your existing conservatory and the rest of your house.
Your conservatory’s roof should offer sufficient soundproofing to prevent the noises of torrential rain and traffic from disturbing your peace.
If you are looking for a replacement conservatory roof, ease of installation will be critical.
Installation should be quick and achieved with the minimum disruption to your family life.
The most popular roofing materials all have different characteristics.
Many traditional conservatories have glass roofs. Owners love the classic aesthetic appeal of glass conservatory roofs and the high levels of natural light they provide.
However, a glazed roof is rarely energy efficient, as glass provides low insulation. Glass roof panels need to be at least double-glazed to retain heat within your home.
Poor seals around the glazed panels are notorious for leaking warmth and allowing cold air to enter.
Glass conservatory roofing can create intolerable levels of sun glare and heat in the summer, fading textile furnishings and forcing you to retreat to shadier parts of your home.
Glass is also notoriously noisy during torrential rain.
A typical polycarbonate conservatory roof lacks the visual appeal of glass or tiled roofs. Thermoplastic materials like polycarbonate don’t age well and become discoloured after prolonged exposure to UV light.
Polycarbonate material expands and contracts with temperature changes, which can lead to cracking. Leaking panes and compromised seals are persistent problems with this type of conservatory roof, reducing thermal efficiency but increasing heating bills.
Like glass, polycarbonate roofing is noisy during rain.
We are confident that our solid roofs are worthy of your consideration and will more fully satisfy your needs than a roof made from other materials.
Customers who choose a PCL solid conservatory roof can select from a variety of attractive styles and colours of roof tiles to ensure that their new roof complements the style of their home. Many of our customers choose to add double-glazed panels to allow for plenty of natural light.
A solid roof from PCL is highly insulated. If you were to replace an old conservatory roof with one of our solid tiled conservatory roof replacement options, you would immediately notice the improved insulation.
Your conservatory would remain comfortable in cold weather without using more expensive energy, allowing you to use it as a second living room all year round.
The high levels of insulation also mean that solid roofs are soundproofed.
Finally, if you are looking for a replacement conservatory roof, we can remove it and replace your current roof within a few days.
You can get an indicative cost for your new roof using our quick quotes form here.
Our tiled conservatory roofs are manufactured in our factory in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester.
You can browse our website for more information or contact our friendly sales team for advice on 0161 300 4900.
