Why fit an insulated roof system?

In buildings, e.g. a conservatory, the measurement of how easily heat passes through a material is measured by a factor known as the U value. The lower the U value the better insulating properties the material possesses.

A material with a high U value will be very good at conducting heat and therefore let through most of the solar heat on a sunny day, whilst letting out valuable heat when it is colder in winter.

Standard polycarbonate and glazed roofs used in most conservatories have a very high u-value which is why conservatories can be uncomfortably hot in the summer, when solar heat is conducted into the room, and difficult to heat in the winter when little of the generated heat remains inside: it simply rises and goes straight out of the roof with very little resistance.

U values of common roof products used in conservatory roofs are shown in the graph below. The graph shows that Conservatory Roof Project’s system has substantial heat retention benefits over other conservatory roof products ( almost four times better than a standard polycarbonate roof), which will not only transform the comfort of your conservatory, but will also save you money on your energy bills for heating the conservatory in winter.

The need for insulation

Insulation reduces the heat transfer through any outer skin of a building whether this is a wall or a roof. Whenever there is a temperature difference either side of the building’s skin, heat flows naturally from a warmer space to a cooler space. To maintain comfort in winter, the lost heat must be replaced by a heating system.

50 to 70% of the energy used in the average home in the UK is for heating. It makes sense to use insulation to increase comfort and enjoyment of your home and reduce energy consumption, thereby saving you money. This should include your conservatory so you are able to use it all year round.  

Conservatory Roof Project’s system provides a highly efficient thermal barrier for the conservatory roof to  :

• Significantly reduce heat loss in winter reducing energy costs to heat the conservatory
• Reflect solar heat preventing uncomfortable heat build up in summer months

Give all year round utilisation of the valuable conservatory space and providing better value for money on your original investment.