Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the solid conservatory 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.

We recommend that you use an airline to clean the roof or alternatively, you can hose it down with water.

Elite Warm Roofs do not greatly differ in weight to a traditional conservatory roof and therefore 9 out of 10 window frames are suitable to carry the weight. The responsibility to ensure the window frames are suitable to carry the Warm Roof lies with the surveyor. They will carry out an assessment at point of order.

We provide a 10-year workmanship guarantee with all our Warm Roofs. As well as this our Tapco Slate Tiles come with a 40-year manufacturers guarantee.

Typically, it would take 3 days to install a Warm Roof for a standard sized 4×4 Edwardian conservatory.

Planning permission is not generally required to install a Warm Roof, as you are only replacing a roof on your existing conservatory. But we can offer further advise upon survey.

It is still possible to remove the internal doors in your conservatory once the Warm Roof has been installed. However, you may need to check with your local authority.

Yes, it is safe to have a log burner fitted in your conservatory after you have your Warm Roof Installed.

A Warm Roof will certainly increase the value of your home if it is fitted and supplied with a building regulations certificate. Elite Warm Roofs are pleased to offer this certification as standard with your new roof.

There is a possibility that your room may be darker once you replace your existing roof with a Warm Roof, there are ways of making your new room lighter. This includes painting the ceiling in white and installing LED downlights.