Solid Conservatory Roof in Southend
When looking at tiled roofs for your conservatory or orangery, you are bound to come across U-values. This term refers to the thermal insulation properties of a material, so it’s important to understand what it means. For a warm conservatory, you need a roof with an excellent U-value because this will ensure minimal heat loss. In turn, this will also save you money on heating bills. At A&E Conservatory Warm Roofs, we use the highest quality materials for all tiled conservatory roof replacements as well as tiled orangery roof replacements, giving our customers in Southend and Essex the best possible results.
To help make sure you choose a solid conservatory roof which offers maximum thermal insulation, we have put together this simple guide to conservatory U-values:
What is a U-Value?
A U-value is a value given to a material based on its insulation properties. This value tells you how effective a material is at stopping heat transfer from the inside to the outside of a building. When looking at U-values, the lower the number the better as this means the material allows less heat to transfer.
A&E Conservatory Warm Roofs uses SupaLite tiled roofs which have a U-value of 0.18 W/m2K (watts per metre kelvin). As such, our tiled conservatory roof replacements in Southend offer exceptional thermal performance.
Conservatory Roof U-Values
There’s no doubt that tiled orangery roofs have the best U-values, but how do they compare to other roof options?
Polycarbonate Roofs – Polycarbonate is a type of plastic which is a popular roof material for conservatories in Southend and the UK, especially older conservatories. A 25mm thick polycarbonate roof will have a U-value of around 1.6 W/m2K.
Glass Roofs – Glass roofs are the traditional choice for conservatories and come in everything from single to triple glazing. Consequently, U-values vary but double-glazed roof panels have a U-value of around 3W/m2K while quality triple-glazing will offer around 0.4 W/m2K.
Solid Roofs – Solid conservatory roofs are quickly becoming the preferred choice for conservatories and orangeries. Most solid roofs have a U-value of below 1W/m2k.
Improving the U-Value of Your Roof
If you want a warm, comfortable and energy efficient conservatory, the U-value of your roof needs to be as low as possible. The best way to achieve this is with a tiled conservatory roof replacement or a tiled orangery roof replacement. A&E Conservatory Warm Roofs specialises in both these services, giving homeowners in Southend the most from their conservatories.
