Selecting a solid roof conservatory
Investment into a solid roof conservatory from us will assure you of an energy-efficient, snug, and inviting conservatory or extension that radiates extravagance. It won’t let the weather spoil things, meaning you can exploit the space whenever the temptation to arises.
Our teams of Premium Retailers up and down the land all go to every effort to craft solid roofs that are perfectly personalised for customer’s homes. Shaped glass can be woven in their design, which only serves to highlight the design flexibility there is to help you get the extended space you’ve always wanted.
Solid roof conservatories come with boundless benefits
When you buy a solid roof conservatory through a Premium Retailer, you can anticipate something that gives you the combined benefits of a solid panels and glass facets. It’s no hardship to add glazed inserts into the chic solid panels if you want a crossbreed of the two solutions.
You simply must witness a solid roof conservatory in person to properly understand what it will bring to your home. There’s such a grandeur to the vaulted ceiling, which is terrifically supplemented by an internal pelmet, where light fittings can be housed. Furthermore, don’t neglect to study the idea of having lights inserted into or hanging from the roof’s ridge, an impossibility with traditional vaulted and suspended ceilings.
Solid Roof Conservatories - FAQ
Get answers to the key questions about solid roof conservatories, including costs, planning permission requirements, and their impact on property value.
How much does a solid roof conservatory cost?
It is hard to put an exact price on a solid roof conservatory because there are so many different parts of the design, including the type of doors you select, such as bi-folding doors or French doors (French doors are generally cheaper). Size is also a big factor in determining a final price, as is the material you choose. A UPVC conservatory will be less expensive than an aluminium conservatory.
Generally, you can expect to pay anywhere from £7,000 and £30,000, with the final cost dependent on the size, material, design and accessories chosen. We recommend reaching out to your local Premium Retailer for an accurate price based on your needs and wants. They can also discuss financing options and budgets with you.
Do I need planning permission for a solid roof conservatory?
Generally, you do not need planning permission to add a solid roof to an existing conservatory, provided the work complies with permitted development rights. This includes ensuring the conservatory’s footprint doesn’t exceed 50% of the property’s land and is within size limits (up to 6 metres for semi-detached homes or 8 metres for detached homes).
However, if you live in a listed building or conservation area, additional permissions might apply. Building regulations approval is often required for solid roof installations to confirm structural safety and energy efficiency. Always check with your local planning authority or consult the experts at your local Premium Retailer to ensure compliance.
Does adding a solid roof to a conservatory add value?
The installation of a solid roof will often add a lot of value to your property. Compared to older glass roofs, they are more energy efficient and weather resistant.
Choose from slate, shingle, or traditional roof tiles—whichever best complements your home’s style. To enhance natural light and create a sense of openness, consider adding Velux windows or expansive glass panels to the roof.
Whatever the weather, a tiled roof ensures year-round warmth and comfort. Unlike a traditional glass roof, it features cutting-edge solid roof tiles for improved insulation and a contemporary finish, making your home more appealing to potential buyers.
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Solid Roof Conservatory needs quality window frames
When selecting windows for a Solid Roof Conservatory you need to factor in things like longevity, styling, and thermal efficiency. UPVC and aluminium are two prodigious materials for window construction and will each influence the design in contrasting fashions. Browse our frame types, finishes etc., to identify a window look that elevates both home and your solid roof conservatory.
A UPVC window collection rightly named ‘extreme’...
Invest in immense comfort and security with Conservatory Outlet’s game changing Extreme UPVC Windows range. Produced using premium UPVC, all window styles in the collection deliver elite resilience, power, and thermal efficiency to solid roof conservatories and orangeries.
Extreme UPVC windows offer 3 times the protection you get from traditional windows thanks to their 9 visible locking points and 2 high compression hinge bolts.
Colour options for Solid Roof Conservatories almost seem limitless...
Not too long ago, you were restricted for UPVC colour choices, but they’ve greatly expanded, and Conservatory Outlet has been an architect in their growth. In our standard colour palette, we have White, Cream, Whitegrain, and Chartwell Green, and for modern effects, investigate Grey, Black and Irish Oak.
Envisage a conservatory with neat, flush windows...
It’s no coincidence that our Envisage Flush Windows closely resemble some of the earliest timber glazed windows as that’s what they’re modelled on. Fit for inclusion in traditional and modern living spaces, they have the unfussy lines and matching proportions of classic windows, with no opening lights protruding from the window frame.
Besides how authentic looking Envisage windows are, they additionally excel in security and insulation as part of their well-rounded performance. Suitable for heritage, rustic and minimalist properties, Envisage Flush Windows will be a superb enhancement for any Solid Roof Conservatory.
An aluminium collection to Eclipse all others...
Proudly British-made, our Eclipse aluminium windows impressively merge unrivalled strength and elegant aesthetics – a very deserving addition to any present-day conservatory or orangery. Weather-friendly to a fault, they are resolutely strong. With such a sleek frame, we’ve been able to put in a rich expanse of glass so that the windows capture large quantities of natural light and divert it inside Solid Roof Conservatories.
Find a colour to match your solid roof conservatory...
Colour is integral to bringing a solid roof conservatory design to life and Envisage offers a diverse collection of finishes. Once you’ve got a roof and frame style selected, you can then turn focus to the multitude of shades and woodgrain effects to perfect the look of the windows.
The depth of quality in our aluminium finishes is all thanks to powder-coating...
Aluminium finishes are rarely this good and customers want to know why. It’s an open secret of ours and relies on a thorough 11-stage powder-coating process, a trusty method of applying them to the aluminium window frames. For our Rosewood, Oak, and Walnut woodgrains, we employ the sublimation strategy as with this we can make them hugely realistic.
Crafted window handles...
The effort that goes into the crafting our traditional and modern handles is enormous and it shows in their detailing – you can only marvel at them. Our craftspeople have excelled themselves and demonstrated their immensely high skillsets.
You can manage light gain in your solid roof conservatory...
The adaptability of our solid roofs is exceptionally useful for producing them in various shapes and installing with pitches as low as 5°. You can have shaped glazing inputted into the roof at different points to receive natural light wherever you desire.
Packed full of top-level features, this is undeniably the most flexible conservatory roof currently on offer in the UK. Some of its extra facets are only available in this roofing innovation.
Choosing the right door for your solid roof conservatory
Adding a feature door of some kind to a solid roof conservatory will open lots of avenues and possibilities. Premium Retailers of Conservatory Outlet each supply classic French doors, slender patio sliding doors, and contemporary bi-folding doors, full of their own distinctive charm and the finest garden gateways from conservatory locations.
French Doors
If you and the family like to be out in the garden, a French door would be very practical. Effortless to use, it will be a stunning entrance to a solid roof conservatory. Opening just one half of the door will offer sufficient access for making an outdoor exit, but in summer, you’ll likely want to harness the double opening for airflow.
French doors are suitable for internal applications, as well as external ones, if you wish to connect home and conservatory.
Patio Doors
Conservatory space is coveted and needs maximising as much as possible. A patio door’s sliding mechanism won’t conflict with that and remains operable even if house items are placed near the design.
The ease with which they glide across the stainless-steel runners is remarkable, and the expansive glazed facets lure in big beams of light. Both thermally efficient and secure, personalise our patio doors for flawless conservatory integration.
Bi-Fold Doors
Few door innovations exude the extreme elegance of a bi-folding door. With its ingenious opening you can remove almost an entire wall to a garden or patio area, establishing a seriously broad, unrestricted aperture.
Chosen most frequently for sizeable openings, within seconds of manoeuvring the collective door partitions across, you benefit from a seamless blend of indoor-outdoor environments. Bi-folding doors will augment the atmosphere in a conservatory or orangery and accomplish high-security, weather protection, and trouble-free functioning.
Single Doors
Searching for an uncomplex and endlessly practical door solution for a solid roof conservatory? What you’re after is one of our glazed UPVC doors or composite doors.
It’s worth considering a stable door if you’re intrigued and persuaded by the option of having a top section you can tilt or open for ventilation whilst the bottom section remains closed. All single doors in our product suite have outstanding secure credentials and will therefore stop intruders from gaining entry to your private conservatory space.
Hardware for Conservatory Doors
One of your final tasks upon the purchasing of a conservatory feature door is to furnish the design with our smart, functional hardware.
Security cannot be omitted from your thoughts – it certainly isn’t in ours, that’s why all hardware is high-security. Ask an advisor to offer a rundown of the available choices.
- Enhanced burglar protection with self-locking elements.
- Latchbolts are secured against manipulation when the door is closed.
- Fully enclosed components ensure optimal comfort.
Few solid roof conservatories are as adaptable as ours...
Having a pitch adjustable from 5 to 40.9° makes it useable for lean-to or low-pitched conservatories and extensions.
Fire experts have independently fire-tested the system as a fully assembled structure, just one of several testing procedures it must undertake and come through. This offers confirmation that the catalogue of components faultlessly combines with each other, a comforting reassurance when you come to buy.
Manufactured to tolerate acute weather conditions, U-Design software is employed to help it handle the severest wind and snow loads, providing you with a solution that you know will survive the elements.
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What happens next?
If you are keen to choose solid roof conservatory, 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 crafting some potential designs? A Premium Retailer’s showroom is a great place to collaborate and work up some solid roof conservatory or orangery concepts. Their expert team has a lifetime of experience and will calculate accurate costings for you to assess.
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 their conservatory and orangery offerings – one hour is allocated for home visits.
Online Video Chat
As a further alternative, how about discussing your requirements via a video link chat. On the call, the advisor will give you an introduction to the revolutionary design software utilised to produce each conservatory or orangery and offer you a no obligation quote.