Frequently Asked Questions (questions about extensions, composite doors, Conservatories)
Replacement Roofs
Q. I am thinking of replacing my old tired conservatory roof with a solid one - is there any 'red tape' involved?
A. An existing conservatory with doors into the house is 'exempt' from Building Regulations but changing the roof to a solid one means that Building Regulations now applies. DON'T WORRY we take care of everything.
Q. Will the solid roof be too heavy to sit on my windows?
A. Livinroof & Ultraroof are much lighter than other replacement roofs and not much heavier than a glass roof.(Livinroof has a weight of only 36Kg/m2 and the Ultraroof weighs only 38Kg/m2). This often enables the original window frames to be used providing a saving for the homeowner if required. The difference in loading on the foundations is negligible. Provided there are no signs of settlement in the base there is no need to 'boost' the foundations.
Q. I am nervous about losing light into my adjacent dining room and I want to keep the room light and bright - what can be done?
A. Livinroof and Ultraroof both have the option to insert large glazed panels in virtually any position to allow light into the existing home without compromising the thermal efficiency of the new roof.
Q. How much more comfortable will this 'new roof' be?
A. As the new roof complies with Building Regulations, it is as thermally insulated as possible, in fact Livinroof and Ultraroof are unto 15 times more thermally efficient than the roof it replaces. This will mean you can have greater comfort and lower bills than you have been used to.
Q. How long will it take to replace the roof? I am worried my existing floor will be damaged during the transformation!
A. It is perfectly feasible to change simple designs over in the course of one day. We also protect any existing floor finishes during the project.
Q. Is my roof fire safe?
A. Both Livinroof and Ultraroof have been stringently tested to ensure compliance with fire safety testing. In each case, the entire solid conservatory roof has been tested to both British (BS) and European (EN) standards.
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Livinroof is fire rated B-roof according to EN 13501-5: 2016
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Livinroof is fire rated a AA according to BS476-3: 2004
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Ultraroof is fire rated as B-roof according to EN 13501-5: 2016
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Ultraroof is fire rated as AC according to BS476-3: 2004