Building a conservatory onto a house is one of the most popular ways of increasing the living space in a property and if built well it should last for many years. One of the decisions that will need to be made when installing a conservatory is the type of roof to have. Many people do not realise this and simple accept the recommendations of the builder without considering the options.

The colour of the polycarbonate or glass roof can make a huge difference to the temperature inside the conservatory so especially if the conservatory faces south choosing a tinted roof instead of a clear one will help to keep the temperature down. The downside to having a tinted roof is that the conservatory will not seem as light and so this does put some people off.

Cleaning a conservatory roof is a difficult task as the roof will not usually withstand the weight of a person on the roof surface but there is now an ideal solution to this problem and that is self-cleaning glass. The glass is treated so that it repels dirt, and it is washed away when it rains or can simply be hosed off. This means that the job of keeping the roof clean is no longer an issue for the homeowner and although more expensive is worthwhile.