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Ian Lewis at trade fabricator Modplan discusses the advancement of the conservatory roofing market and how Modplan is helping its customers surpass consumer expectations.

During the early 2000s, conservatories were booming across the UK as homeowners sought to add valuable living space.

These structures provided a versatile solution, yet over time, their popularity declined due to shifting property trends and increased environmental awareness. Often characterised by their poor thermal inefficiency, the traditional conservatory was no longer meeting modern demands.

Concerns about year-round usability and energy consumption have subsequently driven a new era of roofing innovation that addresses these issues. This shift has created new opportunities, particularly for solid conservatory roofs.

 

Why so popular?

I am the field sales manager at Modplan, so I get to see and hear about these trends close up to my installer customers.  

To understand why solid conservatory roofs have become so popular, it’s important to take a step back. Most homeowners didn’t install their conservatory. It came with the house they bought.  At some point, they’ll want to change the way it looks or tackle the fact it isn’t a year-round room. A solid conservatory roof offers the answer.

 

Leka Warm Roof

Recognising the demand for energy-efficient and durable roofing solutions, we were the first fabricator to introduce the Leka Warm Roof system, a solid replacement conservatory roof that delivers impressive thermal efficiency benefits without additional weight.

The Leka Warm Roof offers U -alues as low as 0.10 W/m²K thanks to its GRP construction. It offers huge retro-fit advantages because it’s one of the most lightweight solid roof options on the market today and comparable in weight to a glass roof system, meaning that existing structures typically don’t need additional reinforcement. It also means less reinforcement on new builds too. This makes them much more straightforward to install than competitor systems.

 

Orangery Roof

Similarly impressive is the Leka Orangery Roof. As well as offering a retrofit solution it is ideal for homeowners looking to build a light-filled home extension. The system uses four simple-to-install ladder kits and like the Leka Warm Roof there are no aluminium or timber components, reducing weight and increasing thermal efficiency. The glass lantern creates the modern, aspirational finish homeowners are seeking, yet its lightweight construction means installation is rapid.

 

Xi

We also manufacture the popular Leka Xi system which is an alternative to a traditional brick or block-built extension.

 

Canopy

Completing the lineup is the Leka Carport and Canopy  which provides a durable, lightweight and quick-fitting canopy system alternative.

 

Other roofs

Alongside our Leka products, we manufacture an extensive roof offer which is designed to offer solutions for all projects. For example, we’re able to offer the aspirational expanses of glass that are popular – in fact, up to 4,000mm spans of roof glass. This negates the need for problematic muntin bars and allows us to create much larger designs. The results offer an incredible wow factor that our installing customers can use to gain a competitive advantage.

 

Wendland

For the traditional conservatory solution, we have the Wendland Glazed Roof System, which provides superb levels of performance and helps to create a low maintenance extension. And for creating glamorous light-filled extensions, the Wendland Lantern is the answer.

 

Ultraframe

The Ultraframe Loggia offers the ideal compromise between a traditional brick-built extension and a fully glazed conservatory, so is perfect for creating a valuable all-year-round living space. And our classic Vertex Roof System offers a lightweight and durable aluminium structure with its one-piece peripheral main beam.

The LivinRoof is designed to give a conservatory a more permanent feel and features a plastered perimeter ceiling.  And Loggia conservatories are an ideal compromise between a traditional brick-built extension and a fully glazed conservatory.

 

Customer service

All our roofing systems are manufactured in our state-of-the-art Newport headquarters. We back up the quality of our manufacturing with the quality of our customer service and support. It is all designed to add value and make a positive difference to installers’ businesses.

In an era where environmental concerns and property trends are reshaping home improvement, our roofing solutions offer installers a valued proposition, ensuring that today’s conservatories remain a valuable addition to any home.

 

Picture: The ‘conservatory’ roof market has evolved to encompass a whole host of different options for extending a property.

www.modplan.co.uk

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
05th September 2024

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