Sun rooms

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A sun room, also traditionally called a solarium, is a room that permits abundant daylight and views of the landscape while sheltering from adverse weather. Sun rooms and solariums have the same meaning: solarium is Latin for "place of sun[light]". Sun rooms of various forms have been erected throughout European history. Our solid roof conservatory option is an innovative solid conservatory roof system that employs a structural framework of timber rather than aluminium to create a warm solid roof construction with no possibility of cold bridging.

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The frames

We offer a range of uPVC Windows on quick lead times: REHAU Total70S, REHAU Total 70C, Duraflex and VEKA Matrix systems.

Features and benefits of using uPVC

  • Standard 70mm profile

  • Multi-chambered profiles

  • Choice of bevelled or sculptured frames

  • A-C energy rating

  • Available in white, wood grain and coloured finishes

  • YALE hardware

The roof - ULTRAFRAME Ultraroof

A simple lightweight tiled conservatory roof, perfect for updating old conservatory roofs in as little as one day. Extremely lightweight, strong and easy to install, the Ultraroof is faster and simpler than any other solid conservatory roof on the market.

Features and Benefits of a Ultraroof

  • U-Value of 0.17 as standard with an option to reduce to 0.13 if required

  • The lightest tiled roof on the market - weighsonly 38kg/m2

  • Designed by conservatory specialists to replace existing conservatory roofs

  • Supplied in panels of 12 tiles, pre-cut to size. No cutting required on site

  • 3 simple structural components: eaves beam,structural insulated panel and ridge

  • No tie-bar ever - superior strength for largerdesigns

  • 4m spans for bi-folds without extra support

  • Can be used for builds up to 6.7m by 5m (Georgian)

  • Optional full length glass panels from ridge to eaves beam or ventilated rooflight

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The roof - SUPALITE

When you specify a SUPALITE roof your customers are set to benefit from a highly energy efficient roofing system that has been specifically designed and tested to create their dream living space.

Features and Benefits of a SUPALITE Solid Roof

  • Lightweight aluminium fully structural roof

  • U-value of 0.18 (0.15 for the Scottish market with SUPALITE Plus) that meets total building regulations

  • Choice of tile and slate colours, all tiles are tried and tested by British Research Establishment, giving you total peace of mind in extreme weather conditions

  • 25 year guarantee on tiles with a life expectancy of over 50 years

  • Roof vents are available in 2 sizes to allow in maximum light

  • Full range of colour matching fascias, soffits and gutters to suit your choice of windows

  • The ExtraLight tile is the only tile tested down to a 10º pitch

  • Easy to install to existing conservatory frames

Building regulation compliance

Most new‐build conservatories with a solid, tiled or glazed roof will not need planning permission, because they are covered under what is known as a ‘permitted development’. There are just some limits and conditions regarding placement and size, which you can find details of on the Government’s Planning Portal.

Conservatories are normally exempt from building regulations when:

  • They are built at ground level and are less than 30 square metres in floor area.

  • The conservatory is separated from the house by external quality walls, doors or windows.

  • Glazing and any fixed electrical installations comply with the applicable building regulations requirements.

You are advised not to construct conservatories where they will restrict ladder access to windows serving rooms in roof or loft conversions, particularly if any of the windows are intended to help escape or rescue if there is a fire.

Any new structural opening between the conservatory and the existing house will require building regulations approval, even if the conservatory itself is an exempt structure.

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For further information on upvc windows and conservatory roofs, please go to the downloads and guides section of our website where you can select the desired window or roof profile and download the product brochure. Alternatively, ask at your local trade counter for a copy

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