Replacing conservatory glass roof with solar glass

[kathy4d 10]

hi,i have a problem with my conservetory glass ceiling,its like sitting in a green house,has anyone had pilkingtons solar glass to cut out the sun,and is it expensive?

[spider1 11]

hi,i have a problem with my conservetory glass ceiling,its like sitting in a green house,has anyone had pilkingtons solar glass to cut out the sun,and is it expensive?

 

Dont know what my conservatory roof is made of but its not glass. Its brilliant in hot weather no need for blinds. Some sort of double glaze plastic/ conservatory done by global of handsworth industial estate .You could always phone and ask them see if they will sort it out . Mine is brown in colour and its brilliant

Edited September 8, 2012 by spider1

[ccit 10]

I'm not sure that what you are suggesting will make much difference. Having the situation myself I have been looking at conservatory roof insulation. However, when/if I am in a situation to proceed I will replace the glass roof with a a traditional peaked one and the conservatory will then become a garden room and will be much more serviceable both in winter and summer. Also it will reduce fuel costs.

Here is a Telegraph article which you may find interesting. Note (part of) the last paragraph:

"....that if you want to make your conservatory truly habitable, then put your money towards removing the glazing altogether and fitting a proper roof. "

Edited September 9, 2012 by ccit

[spider1 11]

I'm not sure that what you are suggesting will make much difference. Having the situation myself I have been looking at conservatory roof insulation. However, when/if I am in a situation to proceed I will replace the glass roof with a a traditional peaked one and the conservatory will then become a garden room and will be much more serviceable both in winter and summer. Also it will reduce fuel costs.

Here is a Telegraph article which you may find interesting. Note (part of) the last paragraph:

"....that if you want to make your conservatory truly habitable, then put your money towards removing the glazing altogether and fitting a proper roof. "

 

Hi. The other person was inquiring about replacing a glass roof because it was getting to hot . Replacing it with a poly carbonate roof like mine will make a hell of a difference . The P.C roofs in themselfs are a very good insulation like double glazing in windows .They stop suns rays coming in . What you are sugesting is major construction work Bwk pillors to carry a roof e.t.c possible re- doing foundations . You would be better knocking it down and starting again . Planning consent and regs will be involved. As for insulating roof on a conservatory rediculous try putting a rad in if you want to use it as another room.

[ccit 10]

Yes, I am already aware of how much work would be involved structurally and that is why I say 'if' I get it done. It had a polycarbonate roof in its earlier incarnation and I didn't think much of that either, particularly its insulation qualities. It is a large conservatory and already has two double radiators in it.

Your brown roof sounds a useful product - at least the glare will be much reduced.

Edited September 9, 2012 by ccit

[spider1 11]

Yes, I am already aware of how much work would be involved structurally and that is why I say 'if' I get it done. It had a polycarbonate roof in its earlier incarnation and I didn't think much of that either, particularly its insulation qualities. It is a large conservatory and already has two double radiators in it.

Your brown roof sounds a useful product - at least the glare will be much reduced.

 

Mine is brilliant thats why i recomended it . But as i stated earlier you have to have a radiator in consevatory if you wish to use it all year round like we due . Any one can call and have a look if they want at S13. Seems to me as its not a coservatory you want but an extention thats going to cost £15.000 plus. Think other person is looking to just replace glass at a fraction of cost.

[ccit 10]

kathy4d - checked it out here and it certainly looks very nice indeed. Maybe the only way you will get to know the price is to ask for some free quotes. At the same time you could ask if they have a list of contacts of people who have had it installed. Good luck and if you do go down this route I hope that you will post back with the outcome.

[Bluestone u 10]

Hi there my name is mark from bluestone upvc and i would be happy to come and have a look at the work require doing talk about different options and see if there is anything we can do for you. I would be happy to supply you with a free quotation. Many thanks mark 01142874024/ 07720916825

[ccit 10]

kathy4d - did you do anything about your glass panels? I would be interested to know if you have made any progress with this. Have just been looking on the Internet for information about insulation and came across Eclipse Window Film. I have no idea if it is effective or not but I would imagine that it is might be cheaper than replacing the glass panels that you already have. Is your glass roof double glazed already? Mine is K Glass sealed units. I'm going to check out the insulation idea from the previous post.

[L00b 441]

We at Elite conservatory interiors offer a solution to your conservatory being too hot in summer in summer and too cold in winter. It consists of, an insulated false roof which turns your conservatory into a fully functional room. Please visit our website below for more information.

 

eliteconservatoryinteriors.co.uk

Had a look at your site, thx for the post.

 

Interestingly, I've been looking into something 'like that' for our conservatory, but not as a permanent solution. So, e.g. with a retractable 'horizontal' roller blind (instead of a solid ceiling like yours, or the traditional blind-per-ceiling-window-pane), to occasionally reduce glare in summer and the volume to be heated during winter.

 

Is that something you can do, or do you know someone who does?

[rudijosef 10]

You want to try BioClean Aqua. The company is Eco Vitro and they specialise of conservatory glass roof replacement. It reflect natural daylight in the summer to keep your conservatory cool and retains warmth in the winter with its advanced coating.

 

It is also a self cleaning glass so will reduce the amount of manual cleaning required to maintain your conservatory.

[kathy4d 10]

thankyourudijosef,do you know if they cover sheffield.and have you had any experience with the,cant tell you the problem it is just replacing glass in conservatory,especially as it's only part glass roof,no-one wants to know thanks again