Conservatory roof

[ronk]

I‘m about to replace the conservatory roof with a more thermally efficient job replacing the translucent plastic roof so I can use it more often ( in the colder days)

Do I Go for a wooden structure or an Aluminium sectioned construction?
The sellers of each type say theirs is best - I suppose they would !

 

[Smartbear]

Which one would look best with the style of your house?
Rob

 

[Chris_D]

You may encounter thermal losses via other routes even if you replace the roof panels.
Get a survey done by the company proposing the supply. Or invest in a thermal imaging camera to observe where the losses occur in different conditions.

 

[ronk]

The outside appearances look the same when the new thermo efficient roof is is on. It’s the support structure choice,
A fella came out the other day to quote - his was wooden beamed construction - he said that wood was best, but I suppose he would. A chap nearby has a replacement and his is has aluminium beams and their appears to be no difference.

Apparently both systems meet building regs.

 

[Mr Tidy]

I don't think the structure is the main issue with heat loss - it's more about the panels.

But I'd give wood a miss as it needs maintenance if it isn't going to rot. If you can live with the aesthetics I'd go for PVC!

 

[ronk]

You may encounter thermal losses via other routes even if you replace the roof panels.
Get a survey done by the company proposing the supply. Or invest in a thermal imaging camera to observe where the losses occur in different conditions.

It’s more than a simple panel replacement - they remove the entire roof structure and replace that structure filled with big fat insulated panels - the outer is covered with lightweight tiles.

The structure is my dilemma . The woodman says his is the best, the aluminium man say his is the best.

 

[Big Bad Boris]

Given the aluminium structure would be lightweight, strong and largely maintenance free. What were the selling points of the wooden version that made it better, according to the seller?

 

[ronk]

Given the aluminium structure would be lightweight, strong and largely maintenance free. What were the selling points of the wooden version that made it better, according to the seller?

He banged on about condensation - but the existing structure is aluminium and it hasn’t been a problem!

Both support structures would me maintenance free as neither would be accessible once roofed and internally plastered.

 

[Stevo1987]

Given the aluminium structure would be lightweight, strong and largely maintenance free. What were the selling points of the wooden version that made it better, according to the seller?

He banged on about condensation - but the existing structure is aluminium and it hasn’t been a problem!

Both support structures would me maintenance free as neither would be accessible once roofed and internally plastered.

I would be interested to know how much the quotes are for.
There is plenty of wood in roof of my house and it doesn't require any maintenance.

 

[mr.tourette]

we went for Aluminium, company we went with do both and for a very similar price and they recommended aluminium as the better choice

 

[ronk]

we went for Aluminium, company we went with do both and for a very similar price and they recommended aluminium as the better choice

That’s good to hear !
Did they say why aluminium was better?

 

[mr.tourette]

we went for Aluminium, company we went with do both and for a very similar price and they recommended aluminium as the better choice

That’s good to hear !
Did they say why aluminium was better?

If I remember correctly, mostly because its lighter and stronger and easier to install, even though similarly priced it was ever so slightly cheaper (we are only talking about 40 or 50 quid as I recall but better in my pocket than someone else's)

 

[Zedebee]

Structural wood is unlikely to need any maintenance unless it’s exposed to the elements. Wood has a much lower environmental impact if that is a consideration for you.

 

[ronk]

The additional weight of a timber roof construction does concern me. The existing conservatory verticals weren’t considered for the loads of a heavier roof.

 

[Pondrew]

The additional weight of a timber roof construction does concern me. The existing conservatory verticals weren’t considered for the loads of a heavier roof.

Aluminium sounds the best bet of the two, purely from an additional weight POV. Unless both parties are providing structural loading calculations imposed on the existing walls (panels) from their respective systems.
Whichever you decide to go with, I would also ask for a written guarantee to cover any future damage to the existing structure from the new roof system.

 

[Ole gits rule]

I have a solid oak sunroom and no issues with it - wood frame and roof which is supporting some pretty large glass sections so no issue from my side at all

 

[Stevo1987]

I have a solid oak sunroom and no issues with it - wood frame and roof which is supporting some pretty large glass sections so no issue from my side at all

Sounds like Pondrew's new motor interior.

 

[Pondrew]

Sounds like Pondrew's new motor interior.

 

[Ole gits rule]

I have a solid oak sunroom and no issues with it - wood frame and roof which is supporting some pretty large glass sections so no issue from my side at all

Sounds like Pondrew's new motor interior.

Its not that old fashioned looking

 

[Stevo1987]

I have a solid oak sunroom and no issues with it - wood frame and roof which is supporting some pretty large glass sections so no issue from my side at all

Sounds like Pondrew's new motor interior.

Its not that old fashioned looking

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