If you are considering swapping your traditional glazed conservatory for something more solid, you may have been warned of the dangers of a clad over roof. This is where a cheap installer uses basic timber installation materials, low-grade tiles and plasterboard to create a seemingly solid roof, which turns out to be anything but. This can cause large structural damage to your conservatory, as they simply replace the old polycarbonate sheets with timber battens and plastering, rather than taking the time and effort to build a proper tiled conservatory roof.
We at KLG Rutland would always recommend avoiding clad-over roofs, even though they often sound appealing to homeowners due to their low costs. Remember, if somebody sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You are much better served investing in a high-quality solid or hybrid conservatory roof, which will stand the test of time and allow you to use your conservatory all-year round. We partner with solid conservatory roof specialists, SupaLite, to bring these roofs to homes in the East Midlands, opening up a host of benefits to conservatory owners in the area. Visit our tiled and hybrid roof replacement page for more information on all the conservatory roofing options we specialise in.
The Benefits Of A SupaLite Conservatory Roof From KLG Rutland
There are five main considerations you should be aware of when discussing a new conservatory roof, and our roofs are better than cheap clad overs in all these areas. You need to consider thermal efficiency, condensation, weight, structural integrity and warranty to make sure you’re getting a good product.
In terms of thermal efficiency, our solid and hybrid conservatory roofs excel. They provide exceptional U-values, achieving 0.15 in England. This helps to keep the room warm in winter and cool in summer, making it easier to enjoy your conservatory space and reduce your energy bills. In a similar vein, condensation is less of an issue thanks to the SupaLite roofs. There are in-built thermal barriers and breaks to allow air ventilation both in and out of the room, reducing the chances of condensation forming on your windows.
We should also further discuss weight and structural integrity, arguably the two most important considerations when discussing a new roof. If you go with a cheap clad-over roof, it is likely that the added weight will cause the structural integrity of your conservatory to be compromised, as the original glazed roof was much lighter. Proper tiled roofs are designed to be much stronger than glazed roofs, preventing the roof from collapsing in on itself. The installer of your roof should also be able to provide structural calculations, which outline what wind strength and snow weight the roof can withstand. Any good roof will be fully defended against the weather.
And finally, warranty is a big thing when adding a new roof to your conservatory. Any reputable company like KLG Rutland will be able to provide you with a lengthy warranty for your new roof, giving you peace of mind that you are covered should any slight fault arise. Your new roof should have at least a 10-year warranty as part of an insurance backed guarantee. Remember to check what cover you have with your home insurance provider during this process too.
With a SupaLite conservatory roof from KLG Rutland, all of these potential worries are sorted. Our roofs are built with lightweight aluminium, engineered to last a lifetime, offering excellent thermal efficiency with either a solid or hybrid roof. There’s no doubt a proper conservatory roof replacement like those we offer can add significant value to your home and it is much better to spend more with a specialist conservatory installer than a man with a van offering a cheap clad over.
Click here to read more about the dangers of clad overs from the experts at SupaLite.