There’s no way to get around it, upgrading to a modern solid conservatory roof is a significant financial investment.
But for a lot of homeowners, it’s an investment that more than pays for itself over time by reducing energy bills, increasing the value of your property, eliminating the need for costly repairs and maintenance, and protecting your valuable furniture.
And that’s not all.
Choosing to invest in a solid conservatory roof helps you transform your conservatory from a seasonal space into somewhere you and your family can enjoy spending time in, all year round - creating priceless memories.
But if you’re still unsure, let’s take a look at some of the financial benefits of upgrading your conservatory roof in a little more detail.
One of the most significant financial benefits you can enjoy when upgrading your conservatory roof is a reduction in your energy bills.
Traditional conservatories, built with glass or polycarbonate roofing, allow the full strength of the sun's rays to stream into your conservatory during summer, and enable heat to escape through your roof in the colder months.
This means you’re likely to need fans or portable air conditioning units in the warmer months and either turn up the heating or use portable heaters during winter - which can significantly impact your household energy bills.
Modern solid roof conservatories provide better roof insulation and are required to meet Part L of the current Building Regulations, which relate to energy conservation.
All Guardian Warm roofs installed by Projects4Roofing achieve a U Value of 0.145W/m²K, ensuring compliance and reducing heat loss through your roof. This not only keeps your conservatory warm in winter but also helps you save on heating costs.
And during the summer months, a solid roof conservatory naturally prevents the sun's rays from making your space unbearably hot, reducing the need for fans and portable air conditioning units, and the electricity needed to power them.
Upgrading your conservatory roof can also have a significant impact on the value of your property, and its attractiveness in the housing market.
A well-insulated, solid roof conservatory is a big selling point for potential buyers, as they see it as an additional year-round living space.
And although commonly cited studies suggest a high-quality conservatory can increase your home's value by around 5%, there is evidence from Savills that this can be as high as 12% in some areas of the country.
So even though you might not be looking to sell at this point in time, investing in a solid roof conservatory is a solid investment to increase the future value of your property, and increase the chances of your property being attractive to buyers should you choose to move in the future.
As we’ve already established, the poor insulation of glass roofs and polycarbonate roofing often make your conservatory too hot in summer and too cold in winter. If you’re like a lot of families, this means that you might only actually choose to spend time in your conservatory for around 6 or 7 months of the year.
A solid, insulated conservatory roof helps to regulate the inside temperature more effectively, making your conservatory an enjoyable place to spend time in, in any month of the year.
This year-round comfort means you can use your conservatory as an additional living area, office, or even a guest room - increasing your home’s livable space without the need for an expensive extension.
Traditional conservatory roofs are often prone to leaks. Both glass and polycarbonate panels can slip, creating gaps that allow water to leak through into your conservatory.
The panels on polycarbonate roofs can also become brittle over time, due to a chemical reaction from being exposed to the UV rays of the sun. When these panels become brittle and rigid, all it takes is a falling branch to create a hairline crack that can be the cause of leaks.
It’s important not to underestimate the impact that a leaky conservatory roof can have. If you have a tiled floor or laminate flooring, any leaks can create a slip hazard. If you have a carpet in your conservatory, a leak can cause no end of damage. And if you have any electric sockets in your conservatory, a leak is the last thing you want for the safety of your family.
So, any leaks on a traditional conservatory roof should be addressed promptly, which can sometimes be costly.
Leaks, a lack of ventilation, or failing seals on a traditional conservatory roof can also lead to condensation, damp and mould inside your conservatory. Again, none of these are things to overlook or underestimate, as they can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of your family - and need to be repaired quickly if they occur.
The good news is that solid conservatory roofs are designed to avoid any leaks, and have built-in ventilation to help prevent any condensation, damp and mould.
This means that you’re likely to have lower ongoing maintenance and repair costs with a solid conservatory roof.
If you rent out your property, upgrading to a solid roof conservatory can enhance its appeal and increase your rental income.
A well-insulated, comfortable conservatory that can be used all year round can be marketed as an additional living space, helping to justify higher rents.
It can also make your property more attractive to potential tenants, helping your property stand out in the rental market.
By investing in a high-quality solid roof conservatory and a professional installation by the right roofing specialist, you can have peace of mind that you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of your conservatory for years to come.
The typical lifespan of a solid roof conservatory is 50 years, compared to the typical lifespan of a polycarbonate or glass roof conservatory, which has a typical lifespan of 10-20 years.
And if you choose the right installation partner, your solid roof conservatory is likely to come with a lengthy manufacturer's warranty, and also a workmanship guarantee.
For example, at Projects4Roofing, all of the Guardian Warm Roofs we install come with a 10-year warranty on the materials used. And we back the quality of our installations with a 20 year workmanship guarantee. So in the highly unlikely event that anything should go wrong with your solid roof conservatory, you know you’re covered.
If you’re like a lot of families, your conservatory provides a place to relax, unwind, and enjoy views of the garden on a comfy sofa or armchair.
But if you have a traditional glass or polycarbonate conservatory roof, the UV rays from the sun can cause damage to your furniture.
Upgrading to a solid conservatory roof protects your favourite sofa, armchair, or other furniture from sun damage and prevents bleaching and fading.
So this means less need to replace your furniture over time, providing another financial benefit to upgrading your conservatory.
Choosing to upgrade to a solid conservatory roof comes with a number of financial benefits.
A solid roof conservatory helps improve your energy efficiency, reduces your utility bills, increases your property value, reduces maintenance costs, protects your furniture, and gives you the peace of mind that your conservatory will last for decades.
But it’s important to make the right choice when it comes to both your solid roof conservatory system and your installation partner.
At Projects4Roofing, we’ve been completing conservatory roof transformation projects for more than a decade, and we believe the Guardian Warm Roof system is the best in the industry. That’s why we’ve chosen to exclusively install their system.
All of our installation teams are Guardian Warm Roof certified, which means they have received specialist training to ensure your solid roof is installed to the highest possible standards.
Want to find out more about how you can achieve the conservatory of your dreams?
Speak to our roofing specialists at Projects4Roofing today!