Revolutionising Home Extensions With Tiled Conservatory Roofs

It is hard to describe a conservatory as anything but typically English. These have for many years been a common method of expanding homes and a means through which we can get a feel of the outside weather without having to endure the volatile British climate. However, traditional conservatories have long been plagued by a significant drawback: one of the main complaints that people have is the difficulty to regulate the temperature indoors all year round. Meet the tiled conservatory roof – a relatively new product that is revolutionising people’s approach to these much-loved home additions.

The days in which conservatories were hot in summer and cold in winter have long passed. Tiled conservatory roofs have emerged as a brilliant solution, offering homeowners the best of both worlds: a good mix of a conservatory, which has that extra space of a normal house with the warmth and comfort of a proper extension. But what is all the fuss about tiled conservatory roofs, and why have they gained such popularity all over the country?

In essence, a tiled conservatory roof thus refers to the installation of a tiled solid roof that replaces the usual glass or polycarbonate roof of a conservatory. These roofs are normally made using materials that are not very heavy and at the same time very strong and are mostly designed to look like slate or clay tiles. The end product is therefore a structure that does not really appear to be a separate entity that has been attached to your house.

It is important to also point out that tiled conservatory roofs are more insulating than those made of other materials. The solid walls assist in controlling the temperatures unlike the glass that makes the place extremely hot during summer and cold during winter. This means you can fully utilise your conservatory as a living space in any of the seasons, as a reading area, a home office or additional living room.

Temperature regulation is not the only advantage of these roofs. It is also worth to note that tiled roofs provide excellent sound insulation from rain and hail which is quite a problem with the solid conservatory roofs. No more having to raise the voice during drumming of rain drops or moving from one section of the house to a quieter section during rain. For this, the warm comfort of one’s home will let you simply sit back and contemplate the rhythm of the rain.

There are other major advantages of tiled conservatory roofs; energy conservation being one of them. Better insulation implies lesser heat is lost, which might result in lesser energy bills. In a country where energy costs are always an issue this is one advantage that should not be taken lightly. Not only does it save money but it also saves our planet and the surrounding ecosystem.

They can be made to blend well with the architectural designs of your house, therefore, giving the appearance of a single building when the extension is put in place. Available in everything from the old-fashioned, ‘slate-look tile’ to the fresh, clean lines of the contemporary look, there is a style out there to suit every property and personality.

 But what about natural light you may wonder. Of course, a strong roof will not allow as much light into a building as a complete glazing will. However, most of the tiled conservatory roof systems come with skylights or glass panels to ensure that you have the best of both worlds, solid insulation and natural lighting. This layout combines the advantages of the two approaches, leaving the interior as light and open as possible while at the same time increasing the efficiency of temperature regulation.

Of course, just as with any home improvement project, there are factors that one has to bear in mind. It is always advisable to get professional advice before laying a tiled roof on any existing structure and it may be necessary to apply for a planning permit especially if you reside in a specific area that has certain restrictions on the type of roofing that can be installed on a conservatory.

It is evident that tiled conservatory roofs are not just a fad that will soon fade away. They are new concepts in home extensions that challenge the traditional methods of designing the extension to accommodate comfort during summer only but instead focus on the comfort of the house throughout the different seasons of the year with additional consideration to energy conservation. To many homeowners, they represent a practical solution to the perennial issue of how best to get the most out of our spaces, come what may.