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UPVC Conservatories

UPVC Conservatories

Create your perfect, bespoke conservatory in durable UPVC. Pick your style and a glass roof of your choice, then we will build it to your precise specifications, including size, colour and decorative finishes. If you simply wish to upgrade your existing conservatory with a new glass roof, polycarbonate sheeting, or a solid roof, we can do that too.

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Conservatories are a great way to add style and value to your home.

They are available in a huge range of bespoke, classic and contemporary designs that can help open up your property and allow more light to enter. Please see styles available.

Conservatories

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is a durable thermoplastic that makes a more affordable alternative to glass roofs since they come with varying degrees of transparency. This means you can still enjoy some natural light for far less than if you were to install a glass roof.


However, considering the thermal efficiency of aluminium, a polycarbonate roof may not actually be a great fit since it is a poor temperature regulator, letting warm air escape over winter, and the hot sun to enter over summer. Since most heat escapes through the roof, this effectively cancels out the high thermal performance of your aluminium frames.


Let's take a look at some of the main advantages and disadvantages of aluminium polycarbonate roofs:

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Pros of polycarbonate roofs:

  • Cost-effective

  • Easy to shape and install

  • Design options

Cons of polycarbonate roofs:

  • Poor temperature regulator

  • Unattractive appearance

  • Poor outside noise insulator

Glass

Glass conservatory roofs offer a stylish and elegant touch to any home, especially when paired with aluminium frames. The combination of glass and aluminium creates a modern and sleek aesthetic whilst maintaining a high level of thermal performance across its lifetime.

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Slimline aluminium frames in particular, alongside a glass roof, will open up the space and let in the most natural light. This is perfect for those looking to create a sunroom effect to grow plants and enjoy on sunny days.

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Let's explore some of the main advantages and disadvantages of glass aluminium conservatory roofs:

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Pros of
Glass roofs:

  • Transparency and natural light

  • Thermal efficiency

  • Aesthetic appeal

  • Various glazing options (toughened, self-cleaning, etc.)

Cons of
Glass roofs:

  • More expensive than polycarbonate

  • Potential to overheat conservatory

  • Can be prone to pick up dirt and debris

Solid Tiles

An aluminium conservatory with a solid tiled roof will fit seamlessly with the existing rooftop over your house; you can even match the tiles. While tiles offer more of a traditional extension to your home, the aluminium frames give it a stylish touch that lets your conservatory stand out.


A solid-tiled roof will also outperform its polycarbonate and glass counterparts in terms of thermal efficiency and temperature regulation year-round. With some aluminium frames, you can be sure that your conservatory will never drive up your energy bills for as long as it stands.


However, in terms of aluminium conservatory roof cost, solid tiles will cost considerably more than alternatives such as polycarbonate and glass.


Below, we've listed some more advantages and disadvantages of solid-tiled conservatory roofs:

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Pros of Tiled roofs:

  • Thermal efficiency

  • Integration with the house

  • Design options

  • Value addition to the home

Cons of Tiled roofs:

  • Lack of light

  • Most expensive roof option

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