Do conservatory roofs require building regulations?

Do conservatory roofs require building regulations?

Replacing the roof on your conservatory normally doesn’t need planning permission as regulations changed in 2010. However, you may still need building regulation approval. Planning permission is concerned with changes to your home that may affect the wider environment or your neighbours.

Are SupaLite roofs any good?

Are SupaLite roofs any good? SupaLite roofs are a high-performance roof that is fully compliant with the building regulations, they come with a 50-year weather resistance guarantee an come in a large range of colours to match any home.

What is a SupaLite roof made of?

The SupaLite system is available with Tapco Slate or with the renowned ExtraLight shingle tile, which is a metal roof tile finished with a hard-wearing natural stone coating. Not only is it seven times lighter than traditional roofing materials, it’s five-times faster to install.

Do you need planning permission to put a solid roof on a conservatory?

You don’t need planning permission to put a solid roof your conservatory, however… Always make sure your conservatory framework is structurally sound and can take the weight of a new solid roof.

Is a conservatory classed as a building?

Modern home-owners today use a conservatory as an extension of the main house as an extra living space. In the UK the legal definition of a conservatory is that it is a building with at least 50% side walls and 75% roof area with translucent glass or polycarbonate glazing.

Can you walk on a Supalite roof?

Yes, the roof will be strong enough to walk on. However, we recommend that you use a ply sheet or board to spread the weight evenly over the tiles. The tiles used on Supalite conservatory roofs are made of a steel base with a natural stone finish and an acrylic overgraze.

Will a conservatory roof take my weight?

While the glazing bars of a conservatory roof can take the weight of an average adult, the danger comes if you put weight onto the glazing as this does not have the same load bearing strength and could shatter. This will ensure that you do not need to accidentally stand on any glazed areas.

Do tiled conservatory roofs work?

A new tiled roof will absolutely transform your tired old living space into a more conventional style room that can be enjoyed all year round. The main reason everyone chooses a conservatory originally is because it is a light and airy space. A tiled roof will be much darker than a traditional conservatory roof.

Can you climb on a conservatory roof?

Conservatory roofs are not designed to be load bearing. Do not try to stand, walk or crawl along them, conservatory roofs and glass panels are not designed to stand on! If need be you can get crawl boards and place them over the glazing bars, but this can be dangerous, so is best avoided wherever possible.

Can conservatories have tiled roofs?

A tiled roof can transform an existing conservatory into a comfortable living space, suitable for year-round usage. Their thermally efficient designs will almost certainly lower the energy cost to heat your conservatory, plus their vaulted ceilings ensure they feel more like an extension of your home.

How much ventilation should be provided under a roof?

Additionally, if the span is greater than 10m the overall ventilation area should be increased to at least 0.6% of the total roof area. **Air paths should not be obstructed.

Do roof voids need to be ventilated?

Roof voids must be ventilated in order to stop warm air condensing on cold surfaces. Condensation encourages rot and mould growth. The air gap dimensions shown on the drawings are the minimum widths required for clear continuous ventilation air paths at the eaves.

How do you ventilate a pitched roof?

To provide adequate ventilation and to avoid condensation in roof voids, pitched roofs that have insulation at ceiling level should be ventilated to the outside air: Ventilation openings should prevent the entry of birds, etc. (fabrications with 3mm-10mm openings are acceptable)

What is an approved ventilation document?

Ventilation: Approved Document F. Building regulation in England for the ventilation requirements to maintain indoor air quality. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email [email protected].