Glass Or Solid Roof Conservatory

How long your conservatory roof will last depends on what material it s made from.

Glass or solid roof conservatory.

A glass or polycarbonate conservatory roof will last about 10 to 15 years whereas you can expect a conservatory with a solid roof to last much longer around 50 years or more. Replacing an old glass or polycarbonate conservatory roof with a new solid tiled roof does not require planning permission but it does require building regulatory approval. One way to improve your conservatory is to replace the roof with glass roof. In comparison a glass roof for a 3 1m x 3 1m lean to conservatory is likely to cost between 2 300 and 3 000 going up to 3 000 to 4 000 for a victorian conservatory of the same size.

The most popular options for conservatory roofs include budget friendly polycarbonate conservatory roofs temperature regulating tiled or solid conservatory roofs light and bright glass conservatory roofs and best of both worlds lantern roofs. Polycarbonate roofs are likely to be cheaper. Glass roofing comes with the following advantages. If that s you d prefer for your conservatory you ll need to budget between 3 500 and 4 700 if your conservatory is of a standard size.

Your tired polycarbonate system can be upgraded to glass high performance glazing or one of our solid conservatory roofs. 2 200 to 2 800 for the lean to and 3 000 to 3 800 for the victorian conservatory. If you have an older conservatory and want to replace your conservatory roof our extensive range gives you the ability to upgrade and improve. Slate and clay roof tiles can have up to double the lifespan of cement roof tiles.

This is because adding a solid roof to your conservatory changes its classification from a temporary structure to a permanent one. Choosing a glass roof for a conservatory offers many benefits to homeowners. Just like double glazed glass roofs solid roofs can be installed on conservatories in a matter of days as long as the existing base windows and doors are structurally sound enough to take the heavier weight of an insulated solid roof. Glass or polycarbonate roofs most older conservatories are made with either glass or polycarbonate both of which provide the much sought after benefit of a large amount of natural light.