For many people, one of the biggest benefits of a new conservatory is the roof.
This is because it allows you to take in the outside sky, more of nature, have more of a view, and entice more natural light down into your conservatory. While windows and doors can do this too, your roof allows your conservatory to feel more bright and open and ensures that you don’t feel shut in.
Your roof is more than just the aesthetic appeal; it’s also important for practicality in terms of temperature control and ensuring that your conservatory feels the best it can.
To enjoy those British summer days, it’s essential to have a conservatory roof that can control the temperature to ensure your conservatory isn’t too hot in the summer.
Conservatory Design Options: Best Conservatory Roof for the Summer?
An Updated Glass Roof
Having a glass roof can be the number one choice for many people because it provides a healthy dose of natural light and a sky view.
Nevertheless, standard glass roofs can easily leave your conservatory too hot in the summer if you’re faced with unrelenting sunshine through the glass. Your conservatory can then easily heat up like a greenhouse and leave you unable to sit comfortably.
For those summer days, you need a roof that can keep your conservatory cool, so if you’re wanting a glass roof, you may want a new roof that takes advantage of updated glass technology.
High-performance glass can reflect some of the sun’s rays, meaning that your conservatory will be able to stay comfortably cool for the UK summer season.
Furthermore, self-cleaning glass like the options supplied here at Conservatory Collections means less time spent cleaning your glass roof and more time enjoying the warm weather.
A Tiled Roof
If you’d rather not have a roof made entirely of glass for your conservatory, then a tiled roof is a great option for those looking for more shade during the summer.
A tiled conservatory roof will provide the right insulation to maintain coolness in the summer and warmth in the winter.
A tiled roof is also a great option if you’re looking to match the appearance of your conservatory to the existing tiling of your property. It can be a fantastic option for those who prefer a more period feel as opposed to modern glass. This means you can enjoy viewing your conservatory in the summer, too, with matching tiles for your property.
Not only that but tiled roofs can also be installed with additional ventilation options to ensure you remain cool. This could be a roof vent that can be opened and closed whenever you need a little extra breathability.
Best of Both
There’s no reason you can’t combine both and enjoy a tiled roof that has improved temperature control, while also having some glass ceiling panels installed to enjoy an additional source of daylight.
You could even go for extra ventilation options if you choose roof windows like skylights that can open and close.
