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Consrvatories' most common problems due to lack of insulation.
A long-term, all-in-one solution to the above mentioned problems.
Everything you need to know about Building Regulations and how to apply for them.
The possibility of transforming your conservatory into an open plan living space.

With a conservatory transformation, you can have the space you’ve longed for and truly deserve.

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Conservatory problems due to lack of insulation

Rising energy prices

An all-in-one solution

Building Regulations are a must

Regulations are the only way to ensure that people are living in safe, accessible, and sustainable conservatory conversions.⁣

Open Plan Living

Want to give more life and flexibility to your family home? Open plan living can transform the way you live.

Conclusion

Price is what you pay, value is what you receive!

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Are you fully enjoying your conservatory? Or is it time for a conservatory transformation?

More often than not, and due to poor insulation, homeowners feel the need to stay away from their conservatories during the hottest summer days and the most bone-freezing winter weeks.

This is not the way it's supposed to be!

If you identify with any of these scenarios, it's time to consider a conservatory roof replacement to insulate it properly. Projects4Roofing is here to help.

Conservatory problems due to lack of insulation

Conservatories lacking insulation can lead to all sorts of complications. The most common are conservatories being too hot in summer and too cold in winter. Leaks, condensation, and mould might also appear and concern homeowners.

Let's double-click into some of these issues to understand why they occur and try to find a way to end them.

Extreme temperature conservatories

Experiencing extreme temperatures is, by far, the most common complaint homeowners have before transforming their conservatories. The fact is, commonly, a glass or polycarbonate roof turns your conservatory into a sauna on a hot day. During winter, sitting and unwinding there is unbearable without turning on the heating up to its maximum potential.

Why does this happen?

The issue lies in the roof. Polycarbonate and glass roofs lack proper insulation. In summer, this results in hot air penetrating into your conservatory inside conservatories. In winter, quite the opposite occurs, and heat easily escapes through the uninsulated panes of glass or polycarbonate roofing.

To palliate this dilemma, these are some of the solutions homeowners try:

Putting up blinds
Installing an air conditioner or fan
Using insulated roof panels
Installing solar control films
Using electric radiators

However, these alternatives are short-termed and do not tackle the root cause: lack of insulation. In addition, some of the mentioned options can even be hazardous. The excess weight of roof panels might be too heavy for the current roof structure, resulting in a conservatory that does not meet building regulations. To top this off, even if the panels are not too heavy, their poor ventilation will probably result in condensation and mould - two other common conservatory complaints.

Condensation and mould

When homeowners first wanted to enjoy an extra room at home, a glass or polycarbonate roof was a popular choice. However, these types of roofs require high and dedicated maintenance, which is not easy to keep up with.

When this occurs, these types of roofs become prone to leaks. Moreover, they allow cool air to enter conservatories, which should not occur. Air leakage can cause moisture problems that might harm owner's health and affect the conservatory's structure, making it less durable. It is at this point that condensation starts to manifest in conservatories.

The unattended build-up of condensation in humid conservatories generally leads to the appearance of mould. This fungus can start growing on walls, fixtures, or roofs.

Black mold (the most common in conservatories) can cause immune and respiratory issues, allergic reactions, and other nasty health problems.

No homeowner wishes to suffer due to their conservatory's poor maintenance. If you feel this is your case, read on to find out how to end your agony.

Online searches for insulation systems and renewable energy sources have increased considerably during the past year. Unfortunately, given the global economic situation, this comes as no surprise. The cost of heating and cooling has escalated tremendously, and homeowners are seriously concerned about it.

When it comes to conservatories, these are not the exception. Keeping conservatories warm in winter and cool in summer demands the use of radiators, fans, air conditioners (if you're lucky enough), and many other electric artifacts. All of these consume a significant amount of energy. Considering rising energy prices, this combo is becoming unbearable for many homeowners.

This situation is leading Britons to seek alternative and more economical ways of maintaining a stable temperature in their conservatories. Fortunately, for most of them, there is an energy efficient and long-lasting solution.

Let us explain how having a solid roof conservatory will help you say goodbye to your conservatory headaches.

Solid, insulated conservatory roofs

A solid, insulated roof that's completely weatherproof while still allowing proper ventilation will prevent condensation from forming in your conservatory. It will also ensure that the conservatory is never too humid, thereby tackling the root cause of mould.

Also, by choosing conservatory roof insulation, you will be installing a roof with excellent thermal properties. This will allow you to enjoy your conservatory all year round without relying on expensive cooling and heating methods. Forget about an unused conservatory in winter or summer. Converting your conservatory into an insulated one will grant you the possibility of relishing your conservatory, no matter what the weather outside is like.

Conservatory roof replacement to transform your conservatory is a win-win situation! You get more conservatory uses, less money spent on heating and cooling bills, an energy efficient home, plus added value to your property.

Guardian Warm Roofs

To ensure your conservatory roof replacement project is worth the effort, you must choose a high-quality, long-lasting solid roof. After 30 years of experience and having used several roofing products at Projects4Roofing, we found that Guardian Warm Roofs offer the best quality, best-performing replacement conservatory roof on the market.

The Guardian Warm Roof is a high-performance insulated roof system that has been thoroughly tested and certified to all thermal and structural standards. Together, these factors produce a thermally efficient living environment. This allows for conserving the amount of energy needed to maintain the room's ambient temperature.

What benefits does installing a Guardian Warm Roof bring?

It adds value to your property
It creates an all-year-round space to enjoy with your loved ones and use in any way you want
It is thermally efficient, which will help you minimise your heating and cooling costs
It is soundproof and weatherproof
All Guardian Warm roofs have a fully ventilated roofing system that allows for air circulation through the eaves and enables moisture to exit

Did you know?

To comply with part L of the building regulations 2010, all roofs (except those in unheated buildings) should be thermally insulated. The Guardian Warm Roof complies with these regulations and is fully energy efficient, achieving a maximum U value of 0.15 W/m2K. This enables a conservatory to be used as an extra living space all-year round. The Guardian™ roof is also fully approved by the LABC Local Authority Building Control and is fully Guaranteed.

In our previous section, we lightly mentioned building regulations, and you might wonder, “what are building regulations?" or "should I seek them when transforming my conservatory?”. Let us clear your mind of these and any other concerns you may have.

What are building regulations?

Building regulations are structural and design standards applicable to all buildings that help ensure they are constructed safely and sustainably. These regulations are developed by the UK government and approved by Parliament.

Many firms with substandard roofing systems, possibly worried that their roof won’t pass inspection, will claim that building regulations are unnecessary to replace your conservatory roof.

Avoid being scammed! Building regulations are, in fact, ALWAYS required for any conservatory roof transformation. Ensure that you receive a visit from your Local Authority Building Inspector during the installation of your insulated conservatory roof.

New Part L regulations

Building Regulation's Part L deals with energy efficiency and establishes requirements for carbon emissions and energy performance in both new and existing structures. Performance is determined by thermal transmittance, commonly referred to as U-value. A structure's U-value will be lower, and its heat transmission rate will be so, as well as a result of improved insulation.

The new Part L Regulations state that when transforming your conservatory after 16th June 2022, you must ensure the replacement roof achieves a U Value of 0.15W/m²K. This is a 16.6% thermal improvement from the old U Value of 0.18W/m²K.

The upside to Building Regulations

While Part L is a legal requirement. There are benefits to managing the U Values in your home. Let's walk you through some of them!

Investing in high-quality insulation will make your home even more energy efficient, which can help you significantly save on energy and heating bills while also improving your quality of life.

What's more, if you choose to install a Guardian Warm Roof from Projects4Roofing, you can rest assured that your conservatory roof replacement project will comply with all building regulations. As a matter of fact, unlike many of its competitors, Guardian has been working to ensure its roof meets the new standards by upgrading the thickness of insulation to 160mm on all their solid replacement conservatory roofs to achieve a U Value of 0.145W/m²K.

As a plus, if you would like to remove the doors between your conservatory and home to create an open plan living space, the improved thermal efficiency of the Guardian Warm Roof will help to maintain an ambient temperature throughout.

As mentioned in our previous section, transforming your conservatory roof will also bring the possibility of having an open plan living space.

Let's dig into this alternative!

What is an open plan living space?

The idea behind an open plan living space is to create a seamless flow between the different rooms in your home. Designed with minimal walls or barriers, this type of conservatory transformation is a popular trend that allows maximum usage of your available space. Implementing this style means there's no need to cut off any space in your home. So, this is the layout for you if you're into trends and looking for conservatory uses to make the most out of every space in your house.

Infinite conservatory ideas for just one space!

If you are new to the concept of open plan living, here are some of the spaces you can combine by implementing this style:

Office space
Playroom
Garden room
Kitchen/Breakfast area
Entertainment area

As you can see, an open plan conservatory transformation is a perfect way to make your space multifunctional for all to enjoy. It will give your home a versatile space with a modern feel and a touch of elegance. You can adjust the design to match your home decor, personal needs, and style. What’s even better is that no matter what the weather is like, you can enjoy it all year long.

Don’t forget about building regulations!

As mentioned earlier, building regulations are crucial to any conservatory transformation project. Because of this, if you choose to go for an open-plan conservatory, Projects4Roofing will ensure you adhere to local building regulations. When removing the doors between your home and conservatory we will supply the necessary SAP calculations to your Local Authority Building Control, and guarantee everything is compliant.

An investment's worth is determined by the value you receive. When it comes to your home, and by extension, your conservatory, having a cosy space that you and your family can enjoy all year round is priceless. In the long run, you will find that transforming your conservatory was the best decision you could ever make.

Now, if you, like us, wish to have the best materials and team for your transformation project, we have news for you! At Projects4Roofing, we are conservatory conversion roof specialists and can lead the way to the conservatory of your dreams.

With more than thirty years of experience, Projects4Roofing has been transforming conservatories all throughout Cambridge, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Ely, Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Royston, Saffron Walden, Haverhill, Sudbury, and surrounding areas. Moreover, we are Guardian Certified Installers, so our whole team has been trained specifically on installing the Guardian Warm Roof, ensuring the best result possible.

We strive to make your conservatory transformation hassle-free and as comfortable as possible. To achieve this, we:

Take care of building regulations for you
Provide a day-by-day schedule of work, so you can plan ahead of time
Guarantee our installations for 20 years
Start all of our projects off with a fixed price quote that is guaranteed for a full calendar year.

A conservatory makeover will revitalize your home and bring you the benefits you deserve. Give your family an exceptional place to work, relax, or entertain by transforming your conservatory with a solid roof.

Get in touch to discuss your conservatory roof replacement options, or use our pricing quote tool for a price estimate.

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