Conservatory roof questions, answered straight

The panel roof itself

• QuestionsAre insulated conservatory roof panels any good? The honest ledgerAre insulated conservatory roof panels any good? What a 75 mm panel roof does well, where it falls short on light and heat, and when a cheaper fix will do.
• Heat and numbersInsulated conservatory roof U-value: what 0.43 meansThe insulated conservatory roof U-value for a 75 mm panel is about 0.43 W/m²K. How it compares with polycarbonate and glass, and which figures to doubt.
• WeightInsulated roof panel weight: light enough for the frame you haveInsulated roof panel weight explained: why aluminium skins and a foam core keep a panel roof light enough for an existing frame, and what our surveyor checks.
• LifespanHow long do insulated roof panels last, and which parts wear firstHow long insulated roof panels last: what our 10 year insurance backed guarantee covers, why aluminium and foam never yellow, and which small parts need a look.
• UpkeepCleaning insulated roof panels: a hose, a soft brush and a clear gutterCleaning insulated roof panels takes a hose, a soft brush and mild soap. Why a pressure washer stays off the seals, and how glass and plastic roofs compare.
• Roof materialsTypes of conservatory roof, and what each one is made ofTypes of conservatory roof compared: polycarbonate at 16, 25 and 35 mm, glass, insulated panels, heavier solid roofs and hybrids, with a U-value for each type.

Light, lights and comfort

• LightIs a solid conservatory roof dark inside? Less than most people fearIs a solid conservatory roof dark? Most daylight enters by the side glass, which keeps the room bright. Which rooms do dim, and what a roof light adds.
• Roof lightsA roof light in a solid conservatory roof: where it helps and what it costs youA roof light in a solid conservatory roof is a glazed bay set among the insulated panels. Where to place it, the light it adds and the heat and quiet it trades.
• LightingConservatory ceiling lights in a panel roof: spotlights, pendants and cablesConservatory ceiling lights work well in a panel roof: LED spotlights between the bars or a pendant at the hub, with cable runs planned at the survey visit.
• Damp and coldConservatory damp in winter: condensation, leaks and how to tell them apartConservatory damp in winter is nearly always condensation on a cold roof or cold glass, not a leak. How U-values, airing and a quick check show which it is.

Your conservatory and the job

• Roof checksSigns a conservatory roof needs replacing, and the ones that can waitSigns a conservatory roof needs replacing: yellow or split sheets, drips in heavy rain, drumming at night, summer heat, tired seals, and which a repair can fix.
• Roof onlyCan you replace just the conservatory roof? Yes, when the frame is soundYou can replace just the conservatory roof and leave the walls, windows, doors and floor alone, if the frame passes its checks. What stays, goes and changes.
• Will it fitCan you put a solid roof on any conservatory, or only some?Can you put a solid roof on any conservatory? Most uPVC and aluminium frames in sound order can take a panel roof. What the survey checks and when we say no.
• The surveyWhat happens at a conservatory roof survey? Measuring, checking, then a written priceA conservatory roof survey measures the roof, checks the frame, dwarf wall, glazing bars, gutters and house wall, and ends in a fixed written price. It is free.
• Fitting timeHow long does a conservatory roof replacement take?How long does a conservatory roof replacement take? One dry day on site for most roofs, two for big or awkward ones, plus the steps from survey to fitting.
• Before you bookConservatory roof replacement questions, answered before you bookConservatory roof replacement questions answered briefly: price, the free survey, frames, fitting day and rain, warmth, light, colours, guarantee and upkeep.

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