Add charm with a glass conservatory roof
If you’re squeezed for space but have no desire to move and space to grow your house, it makes perfect sense to extend. The upshot of investing into a glass conservatory roof will be an additional living area that completely transforms your indoor lifestyle.
Premium Retailers have the capability to craft glass conservatory roofs into any style, including Lean-to, Victorian, Edwardian and Gable designs, or if you’d prefer any other type of a modern conservatory or orangery. You have immense design flexibility.

Set a new trend and go bespoke
Have you pictured your dream glass roof conservatory in your head? Pass on your ideas to your local Premium Retailer and let them turn this vision into reality.
You won’t believe quite how many options there are for glass roof conservatories, making it easy for you to create a totally unique glass roof conservatory.

Glass Conservatory Roofs - FAQs
Find answers for common concerns about glass conservatory roofs, including their insulation during winter, lifespan, and ability to retain warmth.
Is a glass conservatory roof cold in winter?
Older glass conservatory roofs have a propensity to become cold during the chilliest times of the year as they have unsophisticated glazing that doesn’t insulate particularly well. Any leaks and gaps in a glass roof only worsen things.
The presence of metal frames in a glass conservatory roof can also negatively affect insulation, leading to thermal bridging and causing an unpleasant coldness.
Added insulation creates a warmer roof, as does the harnessing of the very latest thermally efficient double glazing.
Upgrading to a well-insulated glass roof can drastically reduce heat loss and significantly amplify warmth, establishing a cosier atmosphere that’s largely self-sufficient in terms of temperature control.
How long does a glass conservatory roof last?
On average, you’re looking at around 10-20 years, but if the roof is well maintained, it could easily surpass that timescale.
Commit to regular servicing and cleaning to give a glass conservatory roof the best possible chance of exceeding its lifespan.
Factors that can impact how long the roof performs for include the external climate – repeated exposure to icy and stormy conditions can quickly damage substandard systems.
Roofs fashioned using below par materials also have little hope of enduring and the same goes for those that are badly installed.
Look out for signs of discolouration, condensation, worn seals etc. to know when it’s time to have a glass conservatory roof replaced.
Are glass roof conservatories warm?
Glass roof conservatories are designed to be energy efficient so that their interiors are perfectly habitable in summer and winter, neither too cold nor too hot.
The glazing employed is so much better at conserving warmth than a polycarbonate roof, which is why a quality glass roof conservatory has a very healthy energy efficiency rating.
Utilisation of solar control glass in this roof type will repel excess solar rays from the sun, useful for retaining a cool indoor climate in the summer. Low-e glass is also advocated for consistently steady temperature control no matter what the weather is doing outside.
Glass Roof Conservatory features
Have an in-depth conversation with the designer down at your local Retailer so that they can get into your head and understand what kind of glass roof conservatory you want.
They’re more likely to get a feel for your ideas if you can give them some measurements and photographs at your design appointment. The gathering of all this information will
Inform the project designer of your various wants and needs, and if possible, take some measurements and photographs that you can pass on to them to help. This will enable them to get on with the planning and design involved in glass roof conservatories.

Glazing
Our high-performance glass not only works hard to ensure the room temperature is comfortable, but also offers chance to add style thanks to our range of colour options.
Security
We offer a full range of high-security locking systems and accessories to ensure that your home will be protected from the threat of break-ins.
Lighting
You can add lighting to our glass roof Conservatory thanks to our clever internal and external features. The internal pelmet provides the perfect place for lighting or you can add patio lights to the outside within the external soffit.
Finishing touches for glass roof conservatories
Windows have a phenomenally important role in the overall glass roof construction and it’s time to learn about the window types you can source via a Premium Retailer. In contention are UPVC and aluminium frames. The headline selling points of UPVC are its durability and energy performance, with aluminium synonymous for having a highly streamlined look. The things that bring a glass roof conservatory design together are the colour, roof glazing and hardware, or as we refer to them, the ‘finishing touches’.
Amplify insulation and protection...
Live in consistently comfortable, peaceful, and secure surroundings with a UPVC framed glass roof conservatory. Notoriously durable, UPVC frames counter weathering, so they don’t rot, warp, or fade as they get older, making maintenance a practically non-existent job.
Thermal insulation is one of UPVC’s biggest strengths and it keeps temperature regulation at relentlessly manageable levels to reduce your dependency on heating and cooling. Aside from being highly economical, UPVC performs outstandingly and comes in a long line of coloured finishes.

Time to nominate a colour...
Once you reach the point of assessing colour possibilities for UPVC glass roof conservatories, you’re going to have to pick out from one of 20 powerful finishes – the variety is immense.
The popularity of modern colour innovations like Anthracite Grey and Chartwell Green have gone through the roof since being added to the colour palette. Traditional white remains well-liked after all these years too, the very definition of a classic colour.
An ultra-sleek, minimalist construction...
Aluminium windows and doors can come in very large sizes as they have the robust stability to support expansive glass openings. Although such a tough material, aluminium is supple and the malleability of it enables it to be shaped into the slimmest of frames. Non-corrosive and resistant to rusting, aluminium cleans very easily and can combat all climatic conditions.
If it’s a modern aesthetic you desire, aluminium frames have the relevant contemporary allure and never fail to cause a dramatic impact. Their durability is equalled by their abiding quality, meaning you’ll get a great deal of value from your investment into them. When they eventually do reach the end of their life, aluminium is recyclable, fulfilling sustainability requirements.

Such a wealth of engaging finishes...
You’re reading it right when we tell you that there are 150 aluminium RAL colours (yes, 150!) for you to consider for any aluminium window frames. Therefore, you’ve plenty of subtle and striking tones to look into and so alluring they are too. Nurturing each finish cannot be rushed and needs time for it to endure and exude the correct depth of richness.
Our experience tells us that to achieve the perfect aluminium finish, an 11-stage colouring procedure is necessary, with not one stage skipped. For Oak, Rosewood, and Walnut finishes that emulate the unique effect of a woodgrain, we undertake a method called sublimation. Some of the most frequently requested colours by customers are displayed.
The perfect conservatory needs the perfect glass...
A Premium Retailer has access to some incredible roof glazing products for glass roof conservatories. The roofing system will be covered by the guarantee you receive and this guarantee also includes free annual maintenance checks.
We know that you will uncover a roof glazing solution that keeps the space sufficiently bright, warm and welcoming.
Exquisitely crafted handles...
The traditional and contemporary-styled handles on the windows have been lovingly crafted by a highly skilled team of craftspeople. The thrill of opening and closing the windows via the handle will never diminish.
The security of the windows mainly stems from the locking system that is built into the windows.
Our Premium Retailers can achieve anything...
For any glass roof conservatory project, you only need to appoint a Conservatory Outlet Premium Retailer as they have specialists in all aspects of design and installation.
They will provide you with regular updates throughout the duration of the project so that you’re not kept in the dark.

Door options – glass roof conservatories
If you were to omit including a feature door in your glass roof conservatory, you’d miss out on so much, not least how you could use it to open the extended space. Premium Retailers supply optically arresting French doors, cutting-edge patio sliders, and intuitive bi-folding doors, each markedly distinct in their own individual way.
Bi-Fold Doors on Conservatories
The bi-folding door has captured the imagination of homeowners the world over and is the epitome of contemporary fashion. Observe how it lets you fold away the widest wall distances to seemingly induce an outdoor space into a glass roof conservatory’s epicentre.
Spanning up to seven panes of glass, bi-folding doors are the ultimate designer door and don’t just create massively unrestricted openings, but also comfortably uphold modern safety and weatherproofing standards.

Patio Doors on Conservatories
We covet space in our homes and when in search of more of it, extending with a conservatory is how it can be achieved. Integration of a patio door will ensure conservatory space remains maximised thanks to its resourceful sliding motion.
The smoothness with which a patio door slides across the stainless steel runners is quite remarkable, and the crowd of glass panels lure in extraordinary volumes of light. Rely on the glazed areas to also promote unrelenting thermal efficiency and security.

French Doors on Conservatories
Families who love to spread out from their home and enjoy their outdoor space whenever the opportunity presents itself will find much to like about French doors. Operate the double opening with supreme ease and experience how it gives the conservatory area a different complexion. Single-door access is a real convenience, but it’s difficult not to embrace the entire opening on a fine day.
A French door is certainly a viable option for internal use as well as external applications, say if you wanted to establish a stylish barrier between the conservatory and a neighbouring room.

Single Doors on Conservatories
Not all entrance doors need to be overly elaborate. Often, a simple single door for a glass roof conservatory will suffice and we have a wide selection of glazed UPVC and composite single doors.
From a practicality standpoint, a stable door will seem a logical choice if you find appeal in a design with a tiltable top section you can exploit for ventilation, whilst being protected by a secure, closed bottom section. Whether that’s to your liking or you’re enticed by another door, it will keep the conservatory firmly protected.

Hardware for Conservatory Doors
Any door opening within the glass roof conservatory needs to be adorned with elegant hardware for aesthetics and functionality.
Factor in security, just like we have, as you look into the available hardware options. Always remember that there are advisors to explain the intricacies of each piece of door furniture so that you can make informed choices.
- Enjoy advanced security with self-locking elements for burglar protection.
- Feel safe in the knowledge that latchbolts are safeguarded against manipulation when the door is closed.
- Adding to the cosy feel of the conservatory is the comfort that comes from the fully enclosed components.
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What happens next?
If you are keen to choose conservatory upgrade or renovation, the next is to speak with a Premium Retailer. A face-to-face discussion can be held in their showroom or at your home, with remote appointments also available.

Showroom Visits
Looking to start your glass roof conservatory designs? A Premium Retailer’s showroom is a great place to collaborate and work up some conservatory concepts. Their expert team has a lifetime of experience and will calculate accurate costings for you.

Home Visit
You may not want to or be able to venture to a showroom. That’s where a home visit comes in handy and will see a design expert turn up at your address at a suitable time to bring you up-to-speed with your glass roof conservatory options – one hour is allocated for home visits.

Online Video Chat
As a further alternative, how about discussing your conservatory via a video link chat. On the call, the advisor will give you an introduction to the revolutionary design software utilised to produce glass roof conservatory options and offer you a no obligation quote.