Replacement Glass Roofs & Hybrid Roof Systems.

Building regulations are required for two common types of upgrades:

1. Replacing a Glazed Conservatory Roof with a Solid One A traditional conservatory is often exempt from regulations because it’s considered a “temporary” structure. When you install a solid, insulated roof, the room’s status changes to a permanent, habitable extension. To comply with Building Control, the new roof must meet strict thermal efficiency standards to ensure you don’t lose too much heat through the new structure.

2. Creating an Open-Plan Space Removing the doors or walls between your home and a new or existing conservatory requires Building Regulations approval. This is because you are no longer thermally separating the two spaces. Without the proper approvals, your home’s energy efficiency could be negatively impacted, and this can cause issues when you sell your property in the future.

We are happy to manage the entire Building Control process on your behalf, providing you with a seamless and stress-free project from start to finish. Our team of experts will ensure your project meets all relevant safety and thermal standards, leaving you with total peace of mind.

Performance Glass:

• Keeps your conservatory cooler in summer.
• And warmer in the winter.
• Has the ability to lower heating bills.
• Reduces glare for a comfortable living space.
• Helps stop soft furnishings fading.

Replace your old glass roofs to make your living space feel like new. The outdated polycarbonate and original glass roofs can be replaced with new high performance modern versions. Solar control glazing and solid roofs help regulate the temperature to prevent overheating or coldness and improves energy efficiency .

We offer different types of glass, each with unique benefits:

• Clear Glass: Our clear glass has a neutral tint that allows for excellent light transmission and provides greater solar reflection compared to coloured tints. It is commonly used for north-facing conservatories to maximize external light and warmth. The U-value of clear glass is 1.0 W/m²K, ensuring effective heat retention.
• Aqua Glass: This glass has a subtle green tint that reduces glare from the sun and offers a pleasant aesthetic. It is self-cleaning and can reflect up to 72% of the sun’s heat. With a U-value of 1.2 W/m²K, it also helps to maintain warmth.
• Blue Glass: The tinted blue glass accentuates the sky and effectively reflects up to 62% of the sun’s heat while allowing good light transmission.
• Bronze Glass: Despite its name, bronze glass is a solid option for roof glazing. While there are better-performing glasses in terms of solar heat reflection, our bronze glass excels in light transmission, promising a well-insulated conservatory.
• Celsius Glass: Our premium glass range includes Celsius One and Celsius Elite, both offering superior solar heat reflection and low U-values. These glasses feature a deeper blue tint than conventional, blue-tinted glass, adding aesthetic appeal to your extension.

Our replacement glass roofs quotes are FREE.

If you are planning to replace glass roofs on your own, 5 Star can provide all the necessary materials including cladding, windows, doors, and custom-made replacement glass roofs based on our own measurements. Simply inquire at the 5 Star trade counter. For additional information, please Visit our Trade  website.

A hybrid roof system, often referred to as a “Living Roof,” combines the best elements of a traditional glass conservatory roof with insulated solid panels. This design provides the perfect balance of natural light and thermal efficiency, creating a space that is comfortable and usable throughout the year.

Instead of a fully glazed or fully solid roof, a hybrid system strategically places solid, insulated panels to reduce heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter, while still allowing light to flood the room through the remaining glass sections.