Questions on Replacement Roofs

We will be in a better position to give you a definitive answer once we know how you want to use the room, which direction it faces and what your budget is. A flood of natural light won’t come at the sacrifice of overheating as solar control glazing is sophisticated and will keep the room temperature at a comfortable level.

If you want to be able to use your extended space all-year round, a solid tiled roof is an ideal covering, to which you can have full length glass panels or Velux windows added. This will give you a mixture of the benefits gained from a solid and glass roof.

For any additional clarification you might need about our roofing systems, speak to a TWC advisor.

It would seem to make sense to have the existing conservatory frames upgraded just before a new roof is integrated into the structure so that you know the conservatory is super energy efficient.

This will ensure you’re not left with an energy efficient roof that fails to insulate the space effectively because of draughts that pour through outdated windows. We can price up a new set of window frames with a new roof as a package.

The bulk of a replacement solid tiled roof is built in our manufacturing facility to expedite the final fitting of the product. We can fit the roof far more quickly than you would expect. It will be perfectly made so that it sits nicely on top of the structure, just like your existing roof does.

As for what it is made of, it has a pre-engineered lightweight frame, insulating panels, insulated fire-grade plasterboard, exterior grade plywood and an impenetrable membrane. Add any finish that you like to the tiles and include solid panels to make the roof a near replica of your traditional roof.

Weight: You often find that a clad over solution can be too weighty for existing frames because of them using heavy timber, insulating materials and tiles. It needs to be a lightweight covering. The lightest solid roof systems weigh around 31KG/M ².

Tip: Always ask your installer for the total unit weight of the new roof per Sq.M

Fire Safety: A ‘clad-over’ system will not comply with current fire safety regulations as it is not effectively fire tested as a complete roof structure, which it must be if it is to satisfy the relevant part of building regulations. Often, only certain components may have been fire tested, which isn’t enough. Solid roofs must be classified as AC, AB or AA in accordance with BS476-3.

Tip: Ask to see the fire safety certificate of the entire roof system before you commit to the project.

Building Regulations: It’s also rare for a clad over system to receive Building Regulations Approval because of its poor thermal value and insufficient structural integrity. Building Regulations Approval is not to be confused with planning permission. Building Control has to be notified when changes are being proposed to a structure (including replacing a glass or polycarbonate roof with a solid roof) as they have to be satisfied that it is structurally sound.

Tip: Check that local Building Control has been informed before the conversion starts. Obtain a Building Regulations ‘Final’ Certificate and file it in a safe place.

You will be pleased to know that no, it won’t, as that’s what it’s meant to resolve. It was such an unpleasant atmosphere inside conservatories with old polycarbonate roofs in the hot summer months as they would feel akin to an oven. The solar control glazing in a solid roof makes all the difference and will give you a conservatory that you can once again get frequent use out of.

When you buy an ‘A’ rated set of replacement windows for your conservatory upgrade, you are purchasing the UK’s most energy efficient windows. All windows sold in this country are energy labelled and it helps you identify if they comply with building regulations.

If you’ve shopped for ‘white’ goods recently, you will likely have noticed that they are also rated for their energy efficiency using a similar scale. Knowing how energy efficient products such as windows are, helps you to understand how successfully they will insulate your space and how much energy they will save you in the long run.

Usually it can be done in just a matter of days, meaning that hardly any disruption will be caused at your house.

You will not require planning permission to upgrade the roof, but Building Regulations Approval will be needed and you will have to present evidence when selling the property in the future.

When Building Regulations Approval is gained from your local authority, it symbolises that the new roof has been given the OK from a government approved building control inspector, who is satisfied that it has been correctly installed and is both thermally efficient and structurally sound. This will also avoid any hold-ups or hiccups when you are looking to sell the house to another buyer, as you must show proof of this approval.

Yes. To make life easy for you, TWC can arrange a variety of affordable and convenient easy payment finance options (subject to application & status). Applying for finance is simple and we promise you a quick decision. Everything can be sorted out with you in the comfort of your home or at your local TWC Showroom, so you can enjoy whatever you’ve set your heart on right away.

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If you’re sorting your finance through TWC, just wait to hear from us about the next steps. If you are using finance independent from us, contact us once you have received approval.

It could be an almost immediate “yes” from the relevant finance company, or you might have to wait a few days for a response. Any delay isn’t something to be alarmed about and could occur for several reasons.

Don’t panic! Finance can be refused for many reasons, and it could be just because you have moved house numerous times in recent years. TWC can offer you some advice and guidance. It may be beneficial to try again at a different provider, especially if you have banked with them for some time.