HOW CAN I MAKE MY CONSERVATORY A USEABLE ROOM ALL YEAR ROUND?

Updating and insulating your Conservatory with energy-saving, Thermotec insulated roof panels is the perfect solution for the majority of homeowners as it’s affordable, stylish, efficient and fitted in just one-day however what are the alternatives?

Here’s a brief guide on some of the alternative solutions that are currently available:

A TILED, INSULATED ROOF is a good option if money is no object and assuming you don’t mind a 7 to 10 day disruption period whilst the new roof is being fitted, not to mention the additional cost of having to involve a plasterer to skim the new ceiling. Furthermore, careful consideration must be given to the strength of your existing conservatory frames and footings as this roof type can be extremely heavy, in comparison to a polycarbonate roof, in turn potentially causing unwanted structural stress and strains.

Another possible option is to have the conservatory CEILING LINED however beware as although this is often a cheap method many homeowners regret having this done as in the long-term the plasterboards can put the existing roof under undue stress leading to structural damage. This method can also attract condensation between the plasterboards and old roofs sheets plus it isn’t particularly thermally efficient not to mention if the roof ever develops a leak! Alarmingly, in some extreme circumstances, should the roof leak then the plasterboards can obscure the fault making the roof irreparable and in some cases creating the need for a whole new roof so sadly ceiling lining can in actual fact tend to a shortened roof life span. Also, it is worth remembering that with this option it leaves the external roof finish untouched so the conservatory’s external appearance remains unchanged often looking tired and out-dated.