dewsweeper
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Any one with a conservatory had a glass roof fitted in place of the original poycarbonate panels?
If so, any feedback would be appreciated.
Dewsweeper
If so, any feedback would be appreciated.
Dewsweeper
conservatory roof panels
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Rooter
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watching with interest!! I haven't but our new gaff has a huge conservatory that needs a little love..
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If it was my own house I'd rather have a proper roof fitted with velux Sky lights than a glass roof.
Had one at a previous home. Too hot in summer, and too cold in winter. Mate has an orangery with the odd skylight- perfik!
SteveJay
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We have a large conservatory and I did have a quick look at this not long after moving in as ours is relatively old and noisy when it rains. Think glass option is very expensive though, even though it's probably the best option.
Looked at firms that offer tiled roofs too. Look great and easy to maintain etc, but that starts to get complicated as the weight can be an issue depending on the construction of the conservatory.
Looked at firms that offer tiled roofs too. Look great and easy to maintain etc, but that starts to get complicated as the weight can be an issue depending on the construction of the conservatory.
AMcC
Journeyman Pro
Glass is considerably heavier than the poly, just be careful that the roof can accommodate the extra weight. It may have only been designed for the poly roof.
If you look at the tiled roof ones, some of them are lightweight tiles and not concrete roof tiles as you have on your house, often they are pressed metal. Often the roof and ring beam will be removed before these composite style tiled and insulated roofs are installed.
If you look at the tiled roof ones, some of them are lightweight tiles and not concrete roof tiles as you have on your house, often they are pressed metal. Often the roof and ring beam will be removed before these composite style tiled and insulated roofs are installed.
Golfmmad
Tour Winner
I have a glass roof in my conservatory and it's a lot quieter than a polycarbonate one, especially in the rain.
Ploycarbonate can become discoloured and brittle after a while. And is also susceptible to hailstone damage.
As has been mentioned, make sure the extra weight of the glass can be supported with existing frame. Some companies may advise their own complete roof structure, which will look better anyway.
Conservatories aren't always too hot in summer and too cold in winter - with the right heating and a decent blind system.
Ploycarbonate can become discoloured and brittle after a while. And is also susceptible to hailstone damage.
As has been mentioned, make sure the extra weight of the glass can be supported with existing frame. Some companies may advise their own complete roof structure, which will look better anyway.
Conservatories aren't always too hot in summer and too cold in winter - with the right heating and a decent blind system.
