For many homeowners, buying a property with a conservatory can be a mixed blessing. Older style conservatories are often poorly insulated – too hot in summer and too cold in winter, damp weather conditions can also lead to a build-up of condensation and mould, turning a handy extra living space into an eyesore and potential health hazard.
Yet, as long as a conservatory is structurally sound, rather than tear down the framework, replacing the roof with a modern warm roof can provide a cost-effective solution to improve the space. In addition to regulating the temperature of the conservatory and creating an everyday room with a wide range of potential uses for your family, conservatory insulation can help with the overall energy efficiency of your home. While a conservatory’s thermal efficiency can be improved with a number of modifications, including flooring and wall insulation, roof insulation is the prime way to address heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
For conservatory roof insulation in Norfolk, call West Norfolk Glass on 01553 763164, a Which? Trusted Trader with more than 56 years’ expertise.
Ultraroof by Ultraframe installer, Norfolk
One of the market leading conservatory roof replacement systems is Ultraroof by Ultraframe, a lightweight and structurally sound, tiled roof system which is designed to withstand the impact of harsh weather such as rain, wind and snow in the winter months.
The latter is particularly important when considering a replacement conservatory roof, as the heat loss of the structure’s original glazed roof enables snow or ice to melt away, yet a thermally efficient tiled roof which retains heat will prevent this and could leave the conservatory’s structure overloaded and under pressure. It has been known for poor-quality conservatory replacement roof systems to overload and lead to the collapse of the structure so, while it may be tempting to opt for cheaper solutions, investing in a high-quality product will protect your home’s value.
When installing an Ultraroof system, the original glazing bars that were designed for glass are removed and a lightweight tiled roof – the lightest in the market at only 38kg/m2 – is fitted, which offers incredible thermal efficiency, with a U-Value of 0.17. Conversely, the Ultraroof system also keeps heat out, and the room cool on a hot day.
Available in a range of shapes, including lean-to, Victorian, Georgian, gable, p-shape and Tudor, and sizes, Ultraroof is also a superb choice when building a home extension as the system does not require a tie bar, leaving the vaulted ceiling unimpeded.
With an internal pelmet, the Ultraroof system can easily house downlighters or a home entertainment system to create a relaxing living space, and on the outside of the structure the system can be tailored with decorative cornice and soffits along with a choice of coloured slate or shingle effect tiles to create a unique style for your home.
Fully compliant with fire safety and building regulations, an Ultraroof system comes with a 10-year guarantee and can span up to 4 metres unsupported making it the perfect choice to accommodate bi-fold or sliding doors below. The roof itself comes with a choice of solid, full-length glazing and Velux panels, providing a highly customisable choice for upgrading your conservatory and improving its usability.
West Norfolk Glass is an approved installer of the Ultraroof replacement conservatory roof system – call 01553 763164 today or visit our Hardwick Narrows showroom to find out more.
Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions by West Norfolk Glass
For those wishing to retain the appearance of a glazed roof conservatory or orangery, or to install a highly popular lantern roof in an extension, Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions is a superb product. The creative options of the system are impressively diverse, with a choice of circular (max 4,800mm), pyramid (max 2,000mm x 2,000mm in a contemporary style, larger in regular style), contemporary (max 1,500mm x 3,000mm) and regular (up to 5,000mm x 10,000mm) styles, in addition to a flat rooflight (max 1,400mm x 2,000mm).
Providing ‘More sky, less roof’, the high thermal performance of Atlas’ slimline rooflights and lanterns – twice as efficient as its nearest competitor and three times as efficient with triple glazing – is matched by an impressive strength and lightness, so the system doesn’t require supporting bars or thick profiles to hold the glass, resulting in optimum sight lines. If you are looking for an unimpeded view of the sky and to maximise the light in an area, Atlas’ systems are a real boon to your home. Additionally, with a choice of contemporary or traditional style rafter caps in PVCu or aluminium, the exterior is available in a wide range of RAL colours to help blend the system with your home’s façade.
Creating a comfortable, year-round room with reduced risk of condensation and lower heating bills, an Atlas roof can be used as a replacement conservatory roof, to upgrade a lean-to, bring light into a flat roof, to create a veranda and blend indoor and outdoor spaces, or to create a unique Skyroom – think a contemporary orangery with the ‘wow factor’ of a lantern roof.
Discover Atlas Glazed Roof Solution at West Norfolk Glass – call 01553 763164 to find out more.
Norfolk’s leading conservatory roof replacement company
With a wide range of conservatory roof replacement systems, West Norfolk Glass has been helping Norfolk homeowners with home improvements and glazing solutions since 1967. As a second-generation family owned and run company, we only supply and fit high-quality glazing products and employ our own fitters, guaranteeing your installation. As a Which? Trusted Trader, choose West Norfolk Glass for peace-of-mind home improvements.
West Norfolk Glass is your first choice for a conservatory replacement roof – call now on 01553 763164 for a free, no-obligation home visit and quote.
