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Conservatories

Change of conservatory roof

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.41 PM

I have a full glass lean to conservatory and would like to change the roof to a solid roof. Is this possible with a full glass conservatory as all the pictures I have seen show some form of dwarf wall?

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5 Answers

T25 Home Improvements

Rating: 5 out of 5
Manchester
Yes, as long as you use a lightweight roof system with lightweight tiles and the frames are fully reinforced. The reinforcement of frames should be checked at survey stage.
Answered22 January 2022
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Anonymous user

Hi Yes this is possible the best roofs are either a supalite or a Guardian system in our opinion we have recently done one and have some lovely images of the finished product as others have stated to replace to a lightweight solid roof Building regs is required.
Answered14 February 2022
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Anonymous user

Yes you can, however if your existing conservatory is over 12 years old you might want to consider changing it all, you may spend thousands on a new roof and find after a few years your old system may start to deteriorate, therefore costing you more to have roof raised to put new windows in etc, either way stay safe
Answered2 February 2022
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Anonymous user

Yes can be done as above use a proper system U will also require building regs approval and may need to check depth of footing
Answered3 February 2022
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Anonymous user

Yes it is. however it does depend on the size and shape of your conservatory. A tiled roof conservatory is only marginally heavier than a glass roof. As per LABC guidelines (April 2016), if your current structure shows no signs of distress, the existing foundations are likely to be adequate to carry the small additional loadings. There may be a need for Existing glazing and door support must also be reinforced which could be done with various ring beams. But if you were serious about getting you roof replaced all companies will do a site survey to establish weather or not your conservatory would be suitable for a tiled roof. and that should be free of charge, it is with us. thank you for the question.
Answered25 March 2022
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