POLYCARBONATE ROOF CONSERVATORIES

Polycarbonate conservatory roofing material is available in a range of different thicknesses and finishes with better U-Values the thicker it becomes. 16mm polycarbonate is the lowest thickness that should be specified with a U-Value of around 2.6. It is unlikely that a conservatory with a roof like this will be able to be used in the winter and in the summer the conservatory will become extremely hot. Polycarbonate is light and strong and is resistant to shattering.

25mm and 35mm polycarbonate have U-Values of around 1.6 and 1.5 respectively, provide better insulation and are the standard polycarbonates in use today. These thicker polycarbonates also provide greater sound insulation than thinner materials, so unless you enjoy the sound of raindrops falling on your roof you should specify them.

Polycarbonate conservatory roofing is available in a wide range of tints with different shade names applied by various manufacturers and suppliers. The tints will reduce glare and provide some shading.

You should ask your designer or builder to show you samples so you can judge which will be the most suitable for your conservatory. But note that even the clearest polycarbonate will not be as transparent as glass and a clear polycarbonate might not be suitable for a south-facing conservatory in the summer months.

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