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Roof Glazing
Polycarbonate:
 Polycarbonate
is a special type of translucent plastic
that is used in most conservatory roofs.
It has been develo ped
to provide a light, inexpensive and easy
to install alternative to glass, whilst
still offering similar levels of heat
insulation and light transmission to standard
double glazing. Lifestyle offers you the
choice of 16mm, 25mm or 35mm polycarbonate
– with the 35mm option offering
the higher level of performance due to
its increased thickness.
The Aspire 35mm system,
which is 40% thicker than ordinary polycarbonate
provides exceptional levels of thermal
insulation, keeping you warm in winter
and cool in summer, whilst at the same
time, reducing sound transmission and
unwanted glare. Combined with high performance
standards and minimal maintenance the
Aspire system offers very real benefits
to the homeowner.
Polycarbonate finish:
Clear
Blocks out the least amount of day light.
While this option is know as clear it
is still a multi layered plastic so you
don’t get the same effect as clear
glass.
Bronze
This has a slight tint to the glazing
designed to take the edge of the incoming
sun light
Opal
This has a white or peal finish and blocks
out as much direct light as possible.
This is an ideal option as with opal polycarbonate
roof blinds are not required. The opal
finish reflects a lot of light and actually
feels a lighter room than with bronze
tinted polycarbonate even though opal
blocks out more direct light. For this
reason we also fit opal polycarbonate
in a lot of north facing conservatories.
Bronze on Opal
This is a mix of two finishes bronze on
the exterior and opal on the interior.
This finish is designed for wood-grained
finished conservatories; the bronze exterior
finish is a better match to either mahogany
or light oak.
Recommendation:
We install the bronze on
opal polycarbonate in most of our conservatories
even the white finished conservatories.
This is because the bronze on opal finish
has all the benefits of the opal roof
glazing but the bronze exterior finish
does not show up the dirt.
Glass:
Glass is the alternative
glazing option for conservatory roofs.
There are several specification, cost
and design constraints linked to selecting
glass for your conservatory roof.
Benefits:
- Better noise insulation
- Heat insulation (Depending
on specification)
- Light
- Cosmetic’s
- Atmosphere
Constraints:
- Weight (Tie bar sets
are required)
- Keeping it clean
- Cost
- Added cost of roof blinds
The main design constraint
is that most roofs will require a tie
bar set due to the additional weight of
the glass.
In our experience most people
also purchase roof blinds to make the
room more comfortable in summer. Blinds
are something that would not be need with
either Opal on Bronze on Opal polycarbonate
roof glazing.
Our home surveyors are fully
briefed on the different glass options
available and will advise on the best
option for your requirements, whether
it would be standard clear, gas filled
or even a heat dispersing glass.
Our policy is to only
install safety glass in conservatory roofs.
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