There are countless benefits to either choosing a new solid conservatory roof build or upgrading your old glazed roof conservatory to a solid or hybrid tiled roof. Older traditional conservatories were built with either polycarbonate roofs or glass roofs, but modern enhancements in tiled roofs such as lightweight tiles mean that solid roof conservatories are often the choice for homeowners today.
In this article, we will take you through the key benefits of tiled roof conservatories over glass or polycarbonate roofs which may one day lead to the fully glass conservatory becoming a thing of the past.
Enhanced Energy Efficiency
The most prominent and well-known benefit of upgrading your conservatory to a tiled roof is the impact on your home’s energy efficiency. A solid roof roof has significantly better insulation compared to glazed roofs and this superior insulation helps to keep warmth inside during the winter and excessive heat out during the summer. With a solid roof, it will be much easier to keep your sunroom thermally efficient like the rest of your property, which can reduce heating bills as you may require less central heating in colder times.
Year Round Living Area
One of the most common issues of old conservatories is that they are uncomfortable during periods of either very low or very high temperatures. This can lead to some homeowners not using their conservatory during high summer or deep winter. Thanks to the aforementioned energy efficiency of a solid tiled roof, your conservatory will maintain more of a consistent temperature all year round. This means your conservatory will be a more comfortable living space for you and your family to enjoy. tiled roofs also benefit from reduced glare, again adding to the comfort of your space.
Noise Reduction
If you have a glazed or polycarbonate conservatory roof, noise may be an issue. Whether it’s the constant pitter-patter of rain or the hum of a nearby road, noise pollution can be irritating for homeowners and lead them to using their conservatory less. The excellent insulation afforded by tiled conservatory roofs can also help in this area. Solid tiled conservatory roofs have been shown to reduce external noise entering your property and significantly lessen rain noise. This noise reduction can again make your conservatory a more comfortable environment to enjoy all year round.
Enhanced Durability and Decreased Maintenance
Another benefit of upgrading your conservatory to a solid roof is their improved durability and reduced maintenance compared to glazed roofs. A tiled roof is a more solid structure that is likely to remain in strong working order for many decades to come, built to withstand harsh and extreme weather conditions. You will also no longer have to clean mud, grime and other debris from your conservatory roof which can be rather unsightly, and solid roofs are far less likely to spring a leak than your existing conservatory roof.
Increased Property Value
Either building a new solid tiled roof conservatory or replacing a glazed roof with a tiled roof can have a significant positive impact on the value of your property. This comfortable extra living space is a sought-after feature for many prospective home-buyers as the versatile space can be used for so many different things. There is also the matter of aesthetic appeal. A solid roof conservatory can create real kerb appeal for your home’s exterior, adding a touch of style and sophistication compared to an old glazed conservatory.
Permanent Living Space
A final more anecdotal benefit of solid roofs over traditional glass and old polycarbonate roofs is that the space feels fully integrated into the rest of your home, sitting as a more permanent extension. The plastered internal ceiling of a tiled roof conservatory blend fully into your home and ensure the conservatory is as much a private space as the rest of your property. This is in contrast to fully-glazed conservatories which can often feel separate, closer to the outside of your property rather than the inside.
KLG Rutland is a hugely-experienced installer of solid and hybrid tiled roof conservatories in the East Midlands. We can either design and build a brand new solid roof conservatory for your property, or upgrade your existing conservatory to a solid or hybrid roof so that you can feel the benefits outlined in this article.
Contact our amazing team today to discuss solid roof conservatories and the benefits they will bring to your property.