Can I replace my conservatory roof with a flat roof?
In short, the answer is YES you can. A solid roof comes with many different benefits including noise reduction and temperature control (keeping it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter).
Can you have a flat roof on a conservatory?
Flat Roof Conservatories Flat roofs have some very good features and benefits that look spectacular on your home. They can be fully personalised to your needs. Some of the features are with lantern skylights that will lighten up the conservatory.
How much does a conservatory flat roof cost?
Average glass roof replacement costs for the UK are £315 per square metre in 2021. Prices normally exclude VAT. The average cost for a replacement solid roof on a moderately sized conservatory is £4100. Larger conservatories can be upwards of £5,500.
Do you need planning permission to change a conservatory roof?
Replacing the roof on your conservatory normally doesn’t need planning permission as regulations changed in 2010. However, you may still need building regulation approval. Planning permission is concerned with changes to your home that may affect the wider environment or your neighbours.
Can you climb on a conservatory roof?
Conservatory roofs are not designed to be load bearing. Do not try to stand, walk or crawl along them, conservatory roofs and glass panels are not designed to stand on! If need be you can get crawl boards and place them over the glazing bars, but this can be dangerous, so is best avoided wherever possible.
Does adding a solid roof to a conservatory add value?
A conservatory with a glass or polycarb roof is unlikely to add value. A glass or polycarbonate roofed conservatory simply doesn’t make sense as a home improvement. A conservatory with a solid, tiled roof often does add value and will more than pay for itself when you come to sell.
Can you replace a conservatory roof yourself?
Fitting DIY conservatory roof panels yourself. This is not impossible to do. However, there are considerations. Unless you know how to remove the conservatory roof bars, you cannot obtain the accurate panel sizes required. This is best done by a professional survey.
What is the lifespan of a conservatory roof?
While it varies, the experts usually estimate a lifespan of between 10 and 15 years. This is because they tend to be damaged by harsh weather conditions or through general wear and tear. They can also be damaged during maintenance and repairs, which need to be carried out regularly.
Will conservatory roof take my weight?
While the glazing bars of a conservatory roof can take the weight of an average adult, the danger comes if you put weight onto the glazing as this does not have the same load bearing strength and could shatter. This will ensure that you do not need to accidentally stand on any glazed areas.
What is conservatory roofing made of?
Some conservatory roof conversions use lightweight solid roofs of either moulded resin sheets with the appearance of tiles, or composite lightweight slates. The insulation is usually provided by the PUR sheets over OSB sheeting, creating a warm roof without a cold void that needs ventilating.
Why choose a flat roof Conservatory?
Of course, as it is a flat roof conservatory, the natural light still needed to flow into the room so a roof dome was installed to maintain the light, therefore, creating a light and pleasant living space with no noisy roof and no extreme temperatures.
Is your conservatory roof conversion design nationally-approved?
Some of the national conservatory roof conversion companies have partnered with building control bodies to ensure they have a nationally-approved design they can follow wherever they are working. 1. Add stronger I-shaped profiles to strengthen the structure
Are there any DIY flat roof lantern conservatory styles?
Below are the DIY Flat Roof Lantern conservatory styles that we can offer, all prices are available on application. Please use the form near the bottom of the page for a free quote. ONLY 10-14 WORKING DAYS FOR CONSERVATORY DELIVERIES! Price On Application