How the two glazed roof options actually differ in use, and when neither is the right answer.
If your conservatory is uncomfortable, the roof is almost always the reason. Choosing the replacement means understanding what each material does to heat, noise and light.
This guide compares glass and polycarbonate honestly, then explains the third option most homeowners end up choosing.
Its strengths and weaknesses are both well known:
Today's conservatory glass is a different product from the glass of twenty years ago:
If you want the conservatory to behave like a room all year, an insulated solid roof — often with rooflights to keep the light — outperforms any glazed option thermally. It costs more and takes more light, and for many homeowners it's still the right call.
We'll check the existing frame and base first, then quote the options that your structure can actually carry.
Sometimes, but the frame must be able to carry the extra weight. That's a structural check we make on survey, not an assumption.
Solar-control glass reduces heat gain substantially but does not eliminate it. Ventilation and blinds still matter.
Replacing a conservatory roof with a solid one can bring building control into scope. We'll set out the position for your project before you commit.