Guardian™ Warm Roof
The Perfect Replacement Tiled Conservatory Roof
Guardian™ Warm Roofs Explained by Polar Bear Windows & Doors of Bristol and Bath
What is a Guardian Warm Roof?
The Guardian Warm Roof system is an insulated tiled roof specifically designed for conservatories and extensions. They have the appearance of an extension rather than a typical polycarbonate conservatory roof and are lightweight enough to be fitted to older conservatories.
They are an easily installed tiled roof replacement for conservatories that will transform the look and feel of your conservatory or extension so that you can use it all year round due to its outstanding thermal efficiency, making it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
The Guardian Warm Roof system is designed to replace an existing glass or polycarbonate conservatory roof with a solid, tiled and insulated roof to its existing windows, doors, frames and walls.
Replacing your old glass or polycarbonate roof will result in a transformed extension or conservatory that looks brand new, giving you additional living space that the whole family can enjoy in the spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Why would you have a Guardian Warm Roof?
Many people who have an older style conservatory which has a glass or polycarbonate roof don’t use the space as its too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter so subsequently they end up gathering clutter which doesn’t make use of space’s potential.
A Guardian Warm Roof will create a new living space that can be enjoyed by all the family, all year round that is no longer cold, hot or noisy.
Replacing your conservatory roof with a Guardian Warm Roof will dramatically improve its appearance inside and out and make it a room that is thermally efficient with a regulated temperature which can be used every day.
What are the benefits of a Guardian Warm Roof?
If you have just moved to a house that has an old-style conservatory or you have had one for years that you no longer use then it can be frustrating that you have an additional room in your home which is not usable. Replacing a whole conservatory can be expensive so by simply replacing the conservatory roof you can have the same outcome as you would do with a new one.
– Designed and manufactured to your conservatory or extension measurements
– Pre-assembled, factory-engineered roofs of a superior quality
– Thermally efficient keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer
– Outstanding energy-efficiency with a U-value of 1.0 W/m2K
– Manufactured to your design and specification, and delivered pre-assembled which offers a quick and hassle-free roof replacement
– Wide range of roof styles available, including Victorian and Edwardian style conservatories
– Wide range of roof tile styles and colours available
– Designed to your own specification and can be matched to your existing home or property style
– Planned, designed, manufactured and installed by your Guardian supplier
– Full 10-year guarantee
– Cost-effective solution compared to replacing your existing conservatory
– A minimal mess is created when your roof is being installed due to it being manufactured to your specification and delivered pre-fabricated to site
– Airtight
– Soundproofed
– Increases the value of your property
– Velux roof window options
– Spotlight options
– Internal plastered finish
Why would I replace my conservatory roof with a Guardian Warm Roof?
If you are finding your conservatory is unbearably hot and stuffy in the summer and cold in the winter, then it is probably time to think about replacing its roof.
Replacing an old glass or polycarbonate conservatory roof is much more cost effective than replacing it completely and it doesn’t take as much time or mess to install. A good and professional company will remove an old conservatory roof and replace it on average in just 2 or 3 days depending on size.
You will know if you should think about replacing your conservatory roof if it is:
– too hot in the summer
– too cold in the winter
– drafts in the winter
– condensation on the inside of the windows
– cold and damp smelling
– leaking roof
– looking old and tired, inside and out
By replacing your existing roof, in just a couple of days, you will have a room that is usable all year round and one which you can relax and unwind in rather than use it as an untidy storage space.
Many people use their conservatories as a defined room; a garden room, dining room, breakfast room, lounge, snug, study, playroom, cinema or a games room and it’s a good idea to decide on this so you can plan its décor and furniture.
A new insulated tiled Guardian Warm Roof will ensure it is pleasant and has a consistent temperature all year round and you will make savings on your heating bills.
Will a new conservatory roof look out of place on my existing conservatory?
A Guardian Warm Roof can be designed to blend in with your existing home or completely stand out, whichever you prefer. You choose the style, design, tiles and colours and a good and professional Guardian Roof company will help you with this. If you think about older style conservatories with glass or polycarbonate roofs you often think they look a bit out of place and a bit of an eyesore. A new roof will completely transform the way it looks and will make you feel like you have a completely new conservatory.
How will my energy bills reduce with a new Guardian Warm Roof?
Many people don’t bother using their conservatories in the winter, however, they still heat them. Independent research by AECON found the savings in energy spend are approximately £200 per year on a typical property.
Will a new Guardian Warm Roof add value to my property?
Without a doubt, wherever you are in the country and whatever house prices are doing, a new conservatory roof will transform the look of your home and its attractiveness to house buyers as well as increase its value. A lot of people will view a house with an old conservatory and see it as a waste of space and a bit of a money pit, however, with a new roof it will give them additional living space as well as blending in to the house, much like an extension and looking brand new, making it more appealing.
How much disruption will there be when replacing a conservatory roof?
You can consider this as a big and dramatic home improvement job but with little disruption when you have a new Guardian Warm Roof, which is solid, thermally efficient and tiled, looking amazing inside and out. After an average of just 3 days, with very little mess it will look like you have had a brand-new extension added to your home. Even knocking two rooms together, making them as one can take longer than this.
Where can Guardian Warm Roof be fitted?
Guardian roofs can be fitted to ground and first floor extensions, orangeries and conservatories.
What style to Guardian Warm Roof come in?
The Guardian Warm Roof comes in a full range of colours and styles and can be designed to fit your conservatory or extension perfectly. Whether it’s Victorian, Edwardian, lean-to or another style there will be a replacement roof to match to make it look like a modern and sympathetic extension, rather than a bolt-on conservatory.
What colours do Guardian Roofs come in?
The Guardian Warm Roof is available in thousands of colours, subtle shades and tile finishes and will match the rest of your property seamlessly. If you use a professional and reputable Guardian Warm Roof supplier then when designing your new roof, you can see what it will look like and try different colours and shades using design programmes, so you are confident with your choice.
What other choices are there when it comes to a new Guardian Warm Roof?
A Warm Guardian Roof can have capping’s and trims to really finish it off and it is entirely down to you if you want this addition.
What is the difference in a Guardian Warm Roof to a conservatory roof?
A Guardian Warm Roof is thermally efficient, blends into your home much like an extension with its solid tiled roof which is easy to maintain and clean. Glass and polycarbonate conservatory roofs aren’t thermally efficient and will make your conservatory hot in the summer and cold in the winter as well as being really difficult to keep clean and looking nice.
A new Guardian Warm Roof can have easy opening Velux roof windows and a modern plastered finish inside.
How long does it take to install a Guardian Warm Roof?
Removing an old conservatory roof and installing a new solid, tiled Guardian Warm Roof can take as little as three days for an average sized conservatory.
Can I have Velux windows in a Guardian Warm Roof?
Velux Roof windows, also known as skylights are a great way to keep the natural light shining into your conservatory with the added benefit of being able to open them up as wide as you want to get a cool breeze coming through. You can also add spotlights and other lighting options to give you a brand new, modern and contemporary finish.
How is the inside finish of a new Guardian Warm Roof?
You can decide to have Velux Roof windows incorporated into your Guardian Warm Roof design, along with spotlights or lighting and a plastered, clean finish.
Why should you change from your Glass or Polycarbonate Roof?
There are a lot of problems with insulation and heat retention with old glass and polycarbonate roofs, even if they are relatively new. They are really difficult to keep clean and tidy inside and out and youwill constantly be looking at smears and dirt on your glass or polycarbonate roof.
Any debris, moss or build up, including snow will slide from a new Guardian Warm Roof into the guttering and these can be cleared as regularly as when your house ones are done. You can easily hose down your Guardian Warm Roof tiles when they need it and this prevents dirt build up on the tiles.
What are the different Guardian Warm Roof styles and tiles available?
The Guardian Warm Roof comes in a full range of colours and styles and is designed to fit your conservatory or extension perfectly. Whether it’s Victorian, Edwardian, lean-to or another style there will be a roof to match, making it look like modern and an extension to your home rather than the look of a bolt-on conservatory.
You pick the tiles, tile finish, style and colour when you are designing your new roof and then it is fabricated and manufactured in an off-site factory and delivered to your property ready for installation, making it quick easy with minimal disruption.
Can you change your conservatory roof?
You can replace the roof on your conservatory to change it from an old-style glass or polycarbonate roof and normally it doesn’t need planning permission. A good and reputable supplier will be able to advise you of this and we would always advise you to check with your local planning authority just to make sure.
Does a conservatory need a glass roof?
No, a conservatory doesn’t need a glass roof and in recent year’s conservatory roofs have made significant leaps in design and manufacture. An old glass or polycarbonate roof will be too hot in the summer and almost impossible to keep warm in winter so a new Guardian Warm Roof will make it usable again as well as attractive inside and out.
Do I need planning permission for a new conservatory roof?
Most new build conservatories with either a solid, tiled or glazed roof don’t require planning permission as they are covered under what is known as a ‘permitted development’. Building Regulations and Planning Permission does apply if you are building a completely new extension on your home, but not for a conservatory under a certain square meterage or a replacement conservatory roof, as long as certain conditions are met.
Conservatories are exempt from building regulations when they are built at ground level and are less than 30 square metres or if the conservatory is separate from the house with external, doors or windows.
Planning regulations changed in 2010 which now allows conservatories to have solid tiled roofs without the need for planning permission.
Some local authorities can be strict with changes to your home that may affect the wider environment or neighbours so it’s always a good idea to check with them first.
Please check with your local council for up-to-date and the relevant regulations in your areas as different areas have different rules.
Can I have a Guardian Warm Roof on my new extension?
Yes, lots of people are now using Guardian Warm roofs on their new extensions as they are fabricated off-site, delivered, easy and quick to install with minimal mess, as well as amazing thermal efficiency.
Will I save money on my energy bills with a new Guardian Warm Roof?
A new tiled roofs’ greater thermal efficiency can lead to energy bill savings of around £200 a year on a typical property according to independent research by AECOM.
What is the U Value for a Guardian Warm Roof?
After years of development and research, the Guardian Warm Roof offers one of the most energy-efficient conservatory roofs on the market which produces a U Value as low as 0.18.
What are U Values?
U-values, measure how effective a material is as an insulator. Thermal performance is measured in terms of heat loss and is known in the construction industry as a U-value or R-value. U Values help us keep track of our emissions and is something that the Government uses to assess buildings during their design.
Polar Bear Guardian Warm Roofs
– Designed to your specification
– Easy installation with minimal disruption
– Strong and lightweight aluminium frame
– Insulated soundproofing
– 100% weather-tight
– Ventilated roof
– Superior U-value of only 0.18 W/m.K
– Guardian tiles or slate options
– Thermal Efficient with an A+ Energy Efficiency Rating
– 10-year Product and Installation Guarantee
– 10-year Security Pledge
– 0% finance available
At Polar Bear, we understand that for many people it’s the same issue, they love the idea of their conservatory but it’s either too hot, cold or noisy. Most of the issues are down to one element, the roof. By replacing the glass or polycarbonate roof with a stylish Guardian™ Warm Tiled Roof you don’t just improve the appearance, you will have a fully insulated soundproofed roof that is exactly what you always wanted. Modern, light and airy inside, and substantial and impressive on the outside.
By removing your old conservatory and replacing it with a tiled roof you’ll completely change the appearance of your home and garden. Your conservatory will look like a proper extension and by choosing tiles that match your house and then possibly adding one or more roof windows you will get all the benefits of a ground floor extension, along with the convenience and style of a conservatory.
About Polar Bear Windows & Doors
We have over 30-years’ experience in the door and window industry and we specialise in Guardian Warm Roof, bi-fold doors, composite doors, double glazed and triple glazed windows (uPVC and aluminium) and conservatories, using industry leading suppliers to bring you nothing but the best.
We have been voted the best in Bristol for customer satisfaction based on our customer’s reviews and we have achieved this by always providing award-winning service, quality assured products and money-saving deals to all our customers.
Our ethos is to improve our customers living standards by delivering great products and providing amazing customer service, and every one of our team is committed to this.
We offer a free, no-obligation home or business visit with one of our expert designers along with free, no-obligation quotes. You can pay a small deposit for the work to commence and we offer a 0% finance option.
If you are looking for a new conservatory or extension roof in Bristol, Bath or anywhere in the South West then contact us on 0117 327 0127 and one of our team will be happy to help with any questions you may have.
