26 | MAY 2017
Products
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SOLID CHOICE FOR
ROOF SYSTEMS
Solid, tiled roofs have become a popular
choice as an alternative to glazed
systems for retrofit conservatories and
new extensions. We asked expert roof
suppliers Synseal Group for the top five
reasons why installers and homeowners
are converting to warm roofs.
1. For all seasons
The biggest advantage of
choosing a solid roof system is
the improved insulation which
truly means your customers can
enjoy their extension 365 days
a year. Even the most advanced
glazed roof systems with high
performance glass will have days
when it is too hot or too cold to
use, which makes it difficult for
homeowners to rely on their con-
servatory or extension as a year-
round addition to their home. In
contrast, solid roof systems can
achieve U-values as low as 0.15
W/m²K when combined with
insulated plasterboard. This gives
you two reliable selling points to
advertise to homeowners: a space
they can use all year round, plus
lower heating bills. In addition,
while we wouldn’t expect high
levels of snow in the UK, solid
roof systems are very strong and
can withstand an imposed load
of more than three tonnes which
will ease many customers’ con-
cerns about the unreliable British
weather.
2. Quick and easy
to install
Designed to be simple to in-
stall, the right solid roof system
can be put up and be watertight
in just a few hours which means
you can be back on the road
and on to your next installation
in no time. The best systems are
supplied in kit form containing
everything that’s needed to get
the roof constructed on-site, so
it’s an easy way for installers to
guarantee homeowners a one-day
to watertight installation. There
are also plenty of installation
guides and tips readily available
for first time solid roof installers,
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