Last week we did a blog on the different conservatory styles available on the market. As you will have seen there are quite a few different styles to choose from and you need to be sure that you choose the right style that best suits and enhances your home. We hope that you found our blog useful and that it gave you some pointers in the right direction.
Once you have chosen the style of your new conservatory, your next big decision will be what type of roof to choose. We provide a lot of conservatories in Berkshire, Surrey and the whole of the South, and our customers are always asking for our advice on which conservatory roof will be best for them.
Below we have shared the advice we give to our customers in the hope it will help you also.
Basically there are two main types of conservatory roofs to choose from:
1. Poly-carbonate: a poly-carbonate plastic sheet is very strong, light weight and easy to install. It is also extremely weather proof and is a much more affordable option. Although it is a clear roof, it is not as transparent as standard glass would be. As a result this can limit the amount of light that it lets into your conservatory. Another disadvantage of choosing a poly-carbonate roof is that it can be noisy when raining.
2. Pilkington Active Blue Glass: this roof is great at slowing down the amount of solar gain that gets into your conservatory. Solar gain is the amount of heat that is let in, which means that by choosing this type of roof you will keep your conservatory at the perfect temperature all year round; so cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This roof has a blue tint to it – and it is this tint which slows down the heat getting in. Another great feature of the Pilkington Active Blue Glass is that it has self cleaning glass. The glass has a coating which means that when it rains it conveniently washes away any dirt, leaving it nice and clean once again.
The roof that you choose will depend on a multitude of factors such as your budget, how easy maintenance you want it to be, where your home is etc… Be sure to consider your options carefully as a new conservatory is an addition to your home which you will want to enjoy for many years to come.
At Jewel Windows, we provide windows, doors and conservatories in Surrey, Berkshire and the whole of the South. So if you need any advice or are looking for a quote please feel free to contact us. Go to www.jewelwindows.co.uk for more information.
Once you have chosen the style of your new conservatory, your next big decision will be what type of roof to choose. We provide a lot of conservatories in Berkshire, Surrey and the whole of the South, and our customers are always asking for our advice on which conservatory roof will be best for them.
Below we have shared the advice we give to our customers in the hope it will help you also.
Basically there are two main types of conservatory roofs to choose from:
1. Poly-carbonate: a poly-carbonate plastic sheet is very strong, light weight and easy to install. It is also extremely weather proof and is a much more affordable option. Although it is a clear roof, it is not as transparent as standard glass would be. As a result this can limit the amount of light that it lets into your conservatory. Another disadvantage of choosing a poly-carbonate roof is that it can be noisy when raining.
2. Pilkington Active Blue Glass: this roof is great at slowing down the amount of solar gain that gets into your conservatory. Solar gain is the amount of heat that is let in, which means that by choosing this type of roof you will keep your conservatory at the perfect temperature all year round; so cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This roof has a blue tint to it – and it is this tint which slows down the heat getting in. Another great feature of the Pilkington Active Blue Glass is that it has self cleaning glass. The glass has a coating which means that when it rains it conveniently washes away any dirt, leaving it nice and clean once again.
The roof that you choose will depend on a multitude of factors such as your budget, how easy maintenance you want it to be, where your home is etc… Be sure to consider your options carefully as a new conservatory is an addition to your home which you will want to enjoy for many years to come.
At Jewel Windows, we provide windows, doors and conservatories in Surrey, Berkshire and the whole of the South. So if you need any advice or are looking for a quote please feel free to contact us. Go to www.jewelwindows.co.uk for more information.
