Beware Of Conservatory Insulation Clad-Overs
If you have an old conservatory that needs updating to make it comfortable to enjoy all year round you have no doubt done your research online. Along the way, you may have come across companies offering conservatory insulation.
Conservatory insulation is a fantastic solution as long as the correct methods are used. One method to be wary of is that of cladding an old conservatory roof or ceiling. Some companies offer a cheap cladding (clad-over) solution and claim that this will transform your conservatory into a thermally efficient room that can be used all year round.
Complete Thermal Barrier From Conservatory Insulations With No Ventilation! WHAT NOT TO DO!
After attaching timber battens to your existing roof bars (rafters), the next two stages in a clad-over conservatory insulation installation are to attach a thermal quilt followed by PVC cladding or even worse plaster. These materials provide a complete thermal barrier, which some cheaper conservatory insulation companies promote as a positive. However, there is no way of stopping a conservatory from being exposed to heat and heat build-up, it is something that naturally occurs during periods of warm weather or when heating a conservatory in cold weather, and that must be dealt with effectively to ensure adequate ventilation.
With all 3 of Eco Warm Space’s Insulated Conservatory Roof Solutions, we ensure sufficient ventilation by utilising proven roofing ventilation systems. These systems employ a number of methods such as allowing ventilation through the ridge and twin chambered top cappings.
When conservatory clad-over insulation is used, this can result in heat building up in the roof space.
The best-case scenario of this heat build-up is that the conservatory could become extremely warm and uncomfortable to be in. The worst case is that this heat build-up could dangerously affect the structural integrity of the roof and the entire conservatory structure. This is because beyond the quilt that some conservatory insulations companies apply, the glazing bars are made of PVC. If PVC becomes heated beyond a certain point, the material can swell and warp/twist.
On a conservatory roof which has been altered with clad-over conservatory insulation, swelling/warping of the glazing bars could result in the bars not being sound enough to hold the glazing material any longer and large sheets of polycarbonate or glass could move or fall from the roof.
So What Is The Solution!
Having read this information, I’m sure you will now have realised that cheap clad-over conservatory insulations are a poor and potentially dangerous idea. If you have an old conservatory that needs updating to make it into a room that is comfortable to enjoy, whatever the weather, there are far better options available than clad-over conservatory insulation that are safe, strong, thermally efficient and light.
These are our 3 insulated roof systems that can be used to transform an old conservatory into an all year round usable room, often in just a couple of days!
The systems do not clad over your old roof as cheap clad-over conservatory insulations do – we remove the old roof and replace with a new roof to ensure structural integrity. This new roof would be calculated for the specific property requirements of your location, the window and doors frames it will sit on and other factors such as shape, size and whether you wish to include areas of glazing, to ensure you get a replacement conservatory roof that is safe and a far better option than cheap clad-over conservatory insulations.
Our insulated roof systems are engineered to meet the individual requirements of your existing conservatory. We also provide a 10 year guarantee and will manage all Building Control requirements if required.
A Eco Warm Space solution, can be personalised with full-length glazed panels. We can also fit your roof with Velux windows and LED spotlights to ensure that your new space and any adjoining rooms are flooded with natural light during the day and soft LED lighting in the evenings.
We offer unrivalled thermal performance far superior to that of clad-over conservatory insulations.
From an aesthetic point of view, your roof will also be transformed on the outside. With our beautiful tiled finish option with a choice of 3 colours to complement your existing roof, we can also fit full-length glass panels at various points in your roof. On the inside, you will have a beautifully plastered ceiling complete with LED spotlights that come with a full P-Part Electrical certificate.
From a fire safety point of view, Eco Warm Space roofs have both been fire tested and meet current UK legislation for fire safety. Eco Warm Space are fully compliant with Building Regulations.
If you require more information about Eco Warm Space Solutions visit the Conservatory Roof Options section of our website.
Our families and homes are the most precious things we have and correct conservatory insulation helps you to enjoy your extra space whilst saving on your energy bills.