FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Every replacement tiled roof is a bespoke creation, designed to fit in with the style and dimensions of your current living space. Our roofs are commonly pre-manufactured before adding them to your home, so we can install them swiftly and proficiently.

Our roofs contain a pre-engineered lightweight frame, an impenetrable membrane, insulating panels, exterior grade plywood and an insulated fire-grade plasterboard. We can finish the roof with tiles that complement the look of your home, or we can add solid panels that will blend more seamlessly in with your property.

Weight: A problem with clad over solution is they are often too heavy for existing frames as they use heavy timber, insulation materials and tiles. It is crucial that an old conservatory’s roof is replaced with a lightweight roof. The lightest solid roof systems weigh around 31KG/M ².

Tip: Always ask your installer for the total unit weight of the new roof per Sq.M

Fire Safety: A ‘clad-over’ system does not meet present fire safety regulations due to it not being fire tested as a complete roof structure, which is essential to satisfy part of the building regulations. It could be the case that only specific components have been tested because the original structure varies by each job. Solid roofs must be defined as AC, AB or AA in accordance with BS476-3.

Tip: Ask to see the fire safety certificate of the entire roof system before you commit to the project.

Building Regulations: Clad over systems often fail to get Building Regulation Approval. This is down to their low thermal efficiency and structural integrity. Do not confuse this with planning permission as they are very different. YYou must notify Building Control when making a change to a structure, such as replacing a glass roof with a solid roof, in order to check that the roof is physically sound.

Tip: Check that local Building Control has been informed before the conversion starts. Obtain a Building Regulations ‘Final’ Certificate and file it in a safe place.

Fortunately, it won’t! Our replacement roofs are designed to provide you with a comfortable temperature all year round, so you can take every opportunity to use your new living space. Old polycarbonate roofs were ineffective at regulating the temperature and would leave individuals feeling like they were in a greenhouse! Thankfully, this is definitely not the case with modern materials today. We use modern solar control glazing which our customers love throughout the seasons. But for the very best in temperature-control, you may want to go with a tiled replacement roof.

A-rated windows are the UK’s most energy efficient windows, as defined by the BFRC Rating Scheme. The rating classification used is the national system for grading the energy efficiency of windows. The assessment is recognised by the Building Regulations as a way of showing that the windows satisfy the current standards.

You may have noticed a comparable traffic-light rating on other household objects, such as fridges, freezers and washing machines. Similarly, the Window Energy Ratings is a simple way for consumers to grasp how effective their windows are when it comes to energy efficiency.

The cost will most likely range from £5,000 to £12,000, depending on the size of the conservatory roof needed. Remember, we offer flexible finance packages so you can spread the cost of your new roof over affordable monthly instalments. Make use of ERG’s useful finance calculator to figure out a payment plan that works for you.

You will be enjoying the benefits of a new conservatory roof in no time! Our tiled solid roof replacement can be installed in just a few days with minimal fuss.

No, planning permission is not needed when replacing a roof on an existing structure. However, Buildings Regulation Control is a compulsory obligation as a property sale cannot happen without this.

Gaining approval means that the system installed has been thoroughly checked by a government approved building inspector. The inspector will check that the roof is safe and thermally efficient. If you ever decide to sell your property, you can relax knowing there won’t be any issues holding up the process of the sale.

Yes. To make life easy for you, ERG Scotland can arrange a variety of affordable and convenient easy payment finance options (subject to application & status). Applying for finance is simple and we promise you a quick decision. Everything can be sorted out with you in the comfort of your home or at your local ERG Scotland Showroom, so you can enjoy whatever you’ve set your heart on right away.

If you’re arranging your own finance, you’ll need to call us as soon as you get the go ahead. If you’re taking up one of our offers, the company will tell us both directly, so there’s no need to call as we will get in touch with you.

Finance companies can turn down people for lots of reasons, for example if you’ve moved several times over the past few years. In these circumstances, we always do our best to help and sometimes it’s worth trying another provider, especially if they know you.

Sometimes our finance company will say ‘yes’ almost immediately and on other occasions it may take them a few days. This short delay can be for any number of reasons and you should not be unduly concerned.