The Conservatory Roof Replacement Bedford industry has existed for many years and during this time there has been a massive evolution in the standards of materials and products.
Earlier conservatories were normally constructed from aluminium or timber framework, with single glazed side frame and roofs glazed with two or three wall polycarbonate sheeting. Use of such materials means that earlier conservatories had some real drawbacks, with timber framework needing regular maintenance and the bad thermal performance of the glazing meant that the rooms were very cold during the winter and normally too hot during the summer.
The development of uPVC framework went some way towards lowering the maintenance requirements, however early uPVC, introduced for replacement windows, was normally not best suited to the structural requirements of the conservatories.
There are many conservatories that are not ideally fit for purpose, and in most cases are actually more hectic than they are worth, particularly if, in addition to being visually unappealing, they experience leaks every time it is raining. Having an old conservatory like that can be much more troublesome than it is worth and a Conservatory Roof Replacement Bedford should be considered.
Development in conservatory product specification and design mean that a replacement conservatory now is making real sense. Regularly it is possible to retain the existing walls and base in order to reduce cost, even though a thorough inspection is required to ensure that the existing base is structural OK. Framework has been moved on to such an extent that a person can be certain that the roof and side frames will survive winds in excess of 130 mph and any other amount of applied load like snow. Now there is also a great deal of cosmetic selection for a Conservatory Roof Replacement Bedford. Low maintenance uPVC is now available in white, wood grain quality and any applied colour, with green being very popular.
Advances in the design of product have meant that roof and framework benefit from weather-tight gaskets and seals, with built-in ability, and seasonal contraction and expansion, so frequent leaks are a thing of the past.
Possibly the highest technological advances in the conservatory field have been in the glass coating. Nanocoatings have been used and that means that nearly transparent coatings can be used in glass sealed units that intensely improve their heat performance, making latest quality conservatories much warmer during winter and cooler during summer. It is perhaps this that is the greatest advantage a homeowner would notice from their Conservatory Roof Replacement Bedford. If a replacement conservatory is correctly specified then it can be used all year round and can offer great extra living space, possibly a playroom or dining room.
Having a conservatory fitted onto the top or side of your house is an excellent way to extend and improve your home. Conservatories have numerous uses and as such, they are a very popular addition to homes that can afford the extra space.