Conservatory Roofs Cardiff 

Since COVID, these unused and neglected dumping grounds have found new life as quiet places to work away from the family. Most conservatories are used as additional rooms to relax in, but if you want to use one as an office long-term, you will need to think about the construction to ensure that you are able to see the computer screen and give some thought to heat and insulation. A conservatory that is too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter will not make a good working environment.

If you plan to use your conservatory as an office, will you need to consider extra security if expensive equipment is on view?

Whatever you use it for, you will want to ensure it’s suitable for that purpose. If it truly is an extra space that you will only use in the summer, then a traditional glass roof may suffice, but if you want to use it all year round, it may be worth considering a solid tiled roof.

This is a question that everyone wants to know the answer to before getting a quote for a replacement conservatory roof. It really does depend on the type of roof, the size and configuration. Some projects may need new guttering or you may choose to combine light with insulation. These and other items will affect the cost.

The cost of retrofitting a tiled conservatory roof to an existing conservatory depends on several factors, including the size and style of your current conservatory. For example, if you have a Victorian-era house with a large glasshouse at the rear then it will cost significantly more than if you only have a small porch extension.  

Your budget will play a large part in making your decision but you also must be careful that the choice is right for you. Cut corners to save money and you may find that your money is wasted when your conservatory doesn’t suit your purpose. Choose a glass conservatory roof and you may find that you have to pay several thousand pounds for blinds taking you over your original budget.

A few years ago, you most certainly would have required planning permission to change your conservatory roof. The very nature of a solid tiled roof means that your conservatory no longer meets the 75% glass rule. However, Building Regulations rules have changed along with guidelines for permitted development. It is likely that if your conservatory was built under permitted development rights, then you would equally have been allowed an extension under today’s rules.

Check the rules for planning, building regulations and building control for your area on the Wales. Gov Website.
The Wales.Gov website states:

‘Adding a conservatory to your house is treated the same as adding a single-storey extension, and the same rules apply’.

We will help you determine whether your conservatory was built under permitted development rights if you don’t know. There are some cases where permission is needed. For instance, if your building is or is within distance of a listed building. You can find out more about planning permission in Wales at Wales.Gov Website.

Our complete range of products is available on finance including conservatory roof replacement, windows and doors and conservatories.

If you are considering a new solid roof for your conservatory, contact us to first arrange for us to come and look at your existing conservatory.

Before making a decision about a conservatory roof replacement, consider your budget and all of the available options carefully as this will help you to settle on a solution that provides maximum enjoyment.

Tiled conservatory roofs are the most thermally efficient. They are not exactly the same as your house because you usually have a ceiling, another floor and an attic to provide extra insulation.

Glass and polycarbonate roof systems vary depending on the solar options. In most cases, a new glass or polycarbonate roof will be more energy-efficient than an old roof because technology has changed.

As you can see, there are many factors to consider when comparing the energy efficiency of different conservatory roof types. Our roof systems have u-values as low as 0.15. A new conservatory roof replacement could save you money on energy bills compared to a glazed system.

The conservatory roof doesn’t just affect the amount of light in the conservatory, it will also impact the thermal efficiency, which in turn will affect your enjoyment of the room and your energy bills. A solid roof will be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter but will that serve the purpose of your conservatory if you wanted to see the sky when you sit there in the evening.

A conservatory is a type of building that has at least 50% glass walls and 75% of the roof made out of glass. When planning laws were stricter, it was easier to build a conservatory than an extension because only the latter required permission from authorities. Nowadays, with extensions allowed in permitted development rules, as long as they’re not too large or intrusive, this distinction isn’t so important anymore – people choose what suits them best for their budget and convenience instead.

Maybe we’ll need to come up with a new word for a solid conservatory roof – A Constension, maybe!

For some homeowners, the budget is the most important factor in their decision. If this applies to you, a polycarbonate plastic roof will always be the most affordable option. Be careful that this is not a false economy that may cost you more in the long run.

Polycarbonate roofs are the cheapest followed by glass and then solid tiled roofs if you consider them in their most basic form and assuming all things were equal from the suppliers. A polycarbonate roof from an expensive supplier could be more expensive than a glass roof from a cheaper supplier. 

After that, you also must remember that you may have to pay more to make your conservatory more energy-efficient and useable. This should be factored into the conservatory roof cost. Although a solid conservatory roof is more expensive, the combined cost of a double-glazed roof plus blinds could cost more. 

It’s worth remembering that the cheapest price is not always the best option. If the roof you choose does not match your usability requirements, going for the cheaper option might prove a false economy. 

The shape of the conservatory does affect the cost of the roof. Lean to and Edwardian conservatories have square or rectangular bases, but the Edwardian has at least one hipped roof.
The Victorian conservatory has angles similar to a bay window. You can also combine these shapes to form an L or a P shape. The cost of the roof will increase with the complexity.