Equinox
The Equinox solid conservatory roof system excels most when it comes to installation time, with just a two day installation. This places it at the top along with the Livinroof and Ultraroof when it comes to speedy installations. It also uses large glass panels that make for a welcoming environment. However, U-value is another story. It leaves a lot to be desired, being the least energy efficient of the conservatory roofs we compare with just 0.18.
It’s also the heaviest conservatory roof that we compare too, at a whopping 67kg/m². That’s heavier than the Livinroof and Leka Warm roof combined!
Component Features
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Tie Beam FreeA tie beam is a horizontal bar or beam that ‘ties’ the roof together to keep it in the correct position and supports additional load from wind and snow.
Solid roof systems that are based on conservatory technology will require a tie beam that is visible inside, but systems based on more traditional building principles have stronger beams and therefore never require a tie beam. -
Internal Lighting PelmetAn internal plastered pelmet which runs around the perimeter where the top of the windows/doors meets the roof. It gives a more extension-like feel to a room and is a great place for spotlights and speakers.
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Slimline Aluminium CappingsVital to the overall aesthetics of your conservatory roof, most tiles have matching hip and ridge caps, but these can often be quite thick, if you’re after a slimmer, modern look, some systems have a coordinated slimline aluminium capping finish.
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Thicker Matching Cappings
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Lightweight Slate Effect Tiles
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Lightweight Shingle Effect Tiles
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Traditional Roof Tiles
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No Cold SpotsA cold spot is an area of the roof where there is a gap in the insulation, these areas will be colder and creates a greater risk of condensation forming which could lead to mould issues.
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Fire TestedThis means the roof has been fire tested as an assembled structure (conservatory). A full fire test evaluates how all the parts of the roof interact in a fire, rather than relying on a fire safety certificate of separate components.
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Meets Building RegulationsAll solid conservatory roofs require Building Regulation approval because a certificate is required when your sell your home. If a roofing system is already pre-approved, the process is much easier, more certain and quicker.