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Our replacement solid roofs are installed swiftly and efficiently with minimal fuss, due to them being prefabricated to fit the exact measurements of your current conservatory.

Devised from a pre-engineered, lightweight frame, insulated fire-grade plasterboard, insulating panels and exterior plywood and a solid membrane, the roof can be finalised with your chosen tiles. You can also opt for solid panels for a more natural extension of your property.

Weight: Clad over solutions are sometimes too heavy for the current frames because they use heavy timber, insulation materials and tiles. An old conservatory should have a roof that is lightweight. The lightest solid roof systems weigh around 31KG/M ².

Tip: Ask your installer for details on the total unit weight of the new roof per Sq.M

Fire Safety: ‘Clad-over’ systems do not meet current fire safety regulations due to the fact that they have never actually been effectively fire tested as a complete roof structure (this is necessary to meet this part of building regulations). The structure varies in each job so only specific components may have been tested. Solid roofs must be rated as AC, AB or AA in accordance with BS476-3.

Tip: Remember to ask to view the fire safety certificate of the entire roof system before you go ahead with the project.

Building Regulations: Please note that clad over systems do not generally get Building Regulation Approval. This is because of their low thermal value or structural integrity. Please do not confuse this with planning permission (this is often not necessary). Please note you are required to notify Building Control if you are making an alteration to any structure (including replacing a glass or polycarbonate conservatory roof with a solid roof). The approval guarantees that your new roof is structurally sound.

Tip: Make sure that local Building Control has been told before the project starts. Get a Building Regulations ‘Final’ Certificate and keep it in a safe place.

Yes! All our roofs are made to be used throughout the year in every season. This is a stark contrast to old-fashioned roofs that were made from polycarbonate, which would make a space feel like a greenhouse in the summer. Fortunately, solar control glazing will enable you to use your space regardless of the weather, but you could also choose a tiled roof for a true year-round space.

Most of us are conscious about making good decisions for the planet and also saving on our energy bills! A rated windows are extremely energy efficient (the most energy efficient in the UK). The BFRC Rating Scheme is the UK’s national system for rating the energy efficiency of windows. This scheme is recognised within the Building Regulations as a way of showing compliance for replacement windows installations.

You’ll find similar A-E ratings on your white goods. For example, fridges, freezers and washing machines are rated in a comparable way.
Use the rating to make well educated decisions on the energy efficiency of potential window purchases.

The cost will depend on many things but it is likely you will spend from £5,000 for a small conservatory roof and up to £12,000 for a larger one. To make life easy for you, West Yorkshire Windows can arrange a variety of convenient easy payment finance options, from as little as 8.9% APR (subject to status). Please use our finance calculator to help you find a playment plan that works for you.

A tiled solid roof replacement can be installed in a matter of days.

No you don’t need planning permission to change your roof. But please note that Buildings Regulation Control is a necessary requirement as a house sale cannot be made without this.

Obtaining Building Regulations Approval is important because once approved you can be certain that the structure has been installed correctly and is safe and energy efficient too. It will also give you reassurance that there will be no issues holding up a sale if you choose to sell your house in the future.

Yes. To make life easy for you, West Yorkshire Windows can arrange a variety of affordable and convenient easy payment finance options (subject to application & status). Applying for finance is simple and we promise you a quick decision. Everything can be sorted out with you in the comfort of your home or at your local West Yorkshire Windows Showroom, so you can enjoy whatever you’ve set your heart on right away.

If you’re arranging your own finance, you’ll need to call us as soon as you get the go ahead. If you’re taking up one of our offers, the company will tell us both directly, so there’s no need to call as we will get in touch with you.

Finance companies can turn down people for lots of reasons, for example if you’ve moved several times over the past few years. In these circumstances, we always do our best to help and sometimes it’s worth trying another provider, especially if they know you.

Sometimes our finance company will say ‘yes’ almost immediately and on other occasions it may take them a few days. This short delay can be for any number of reasons and you should not be unduly concerned.