SarahBeenySpringIssue2017 - 264
PROMOTION tiles gives you the chance to personalise your new roof, and spectacular vaulted ceilings and downlighters help Building an extension to convert your conservatory into a such as a conservatory stunning extra room. no longer needs planning Solid roofs come in all the standard permission, which means styles of existing you can proceed as soon conservatory roofs, as you're ready. so no job will be beyond conversion. And if you don't have a conservatory currently but are thinking of getting one, then SupaLite is the go-to outfit for new-build as well. Why not take a look at the striking designs available for both conversion and new-build projects on the company's website - especially the fabulous orangeries? Adding value Homeowners beware! Room for happiness Turn your conservatory into a modern living space that will be a constant joy both on hot summer days and cool winter ones T here are some four million conservatories in the UK, and the vast majority of the owners who built or inherited them when they moved in would probably admit they get little use out of them - too cold in winter, too hot in summer. But now there is a way to convert these often largely unused rooms and create a truly modern all-year-round living space. Say hello to solid roofs. The next generation of conservatory roofs are here - and they're not just for new installations; they have been purposely and cleverly designed to help homeowners convert their existing conservatories into modern rooms suitable for all seasons. Building regulations SupaLite Roofs is a market leader when it comes to designing, manufacturing and installing this new style of roof. The company operates throughout the UK, utilising a network of very strictly approved retail outlets. Why 'very strictly approved' retailers rather than just 'approved': the term many rival businesses use? This is because roof conversions come under building regulations, so it's imperative that sellers fully understand the process and can ensure all installations comply with the legal requirements. SupaLite retailers are trained to do this. But don't let the legal aspect put you off. Your approved retailer will make all the necessary arrangements and complete the planning documents - you just need to enjoy the opportunities your newly converted conservatory offers. Outstanding insulation that keeps the room warm in the winter and cold in the summer is just the starting point. A good choice of external natural-colour Sadly, as with many industries, there are those in the solid-roof supplier market who offer a short-cut solution, meaning they simply clad over the existing conservatory roof. But conservatories were never designed to take the extra weight of a new solid tiled roof. It is something homeowners should be very aware of - after all, it is their responsibility to make sure their home complies with regulations. There are no indemnity insurances that cover this, and trying to sell your home in the future with a roof that's not approved under building regulations will delay the sale and could cost you a lot of money to have the job put right. The existing conservatory roof needs to be removed completely before the new one is fitted in order to make it legal, safe and structurally sound. SupaLite Roofs is an active campaigner in raising awareness among homeowners of the dangers of clad-over roofs. Homeowners should always ask to see a copy of the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) certificate for the specific roof that they are going to buy before they sign any contract. FOR MORE INFORMATION Call 01772 828060 Visit supaliteroof.co.uk Email info@supaliteroof.co.uk