Livinroof thermally efficient conservatory

Are you considering replacing an old glass conservatory roof or planning a brand new home extension? Discover why the Livinroof hybrid system perfectly balances thermal efficiency with beautiful natural light.

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Livinroof provides a seamless aesthetic, blending the robust performance of a solid roof with the brightness of a traditional conservatory.

1. Interactive Tool: Roof Replacement Assessor

Unsure whether your current conservatory is suitable for a solid roof upgrade? Select your details below, and our tool will recommend the most appropriate structural solution.

2. What Exactly is Livinroof?

Many homeowners continually struggle with the classic “Goldilocks” problem: traditional polycarbonate roofs are far too cold in the winter, while completely solid tiled roofs can sometimes make the adjoining living room feel far too dark.

Livinroof resolves this dilemma by offering a highly customisable hybrid solution. It is expertly constructed from insulated composite external panels paired with high-performance Kingspan insulation. Crucially, it allows you to seamlessly insert shaped glass panels into the roof structure wherever you choose.

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The multi-layered composite design ensures maximum heat retention during the cold UK winter.

Because you dictate exactly where the glass panels are positioned, you can strategically place them to capture the gentle morning sun while keeping the remainder of the roof completely solid to block the intense midday heat.

3. Livinroof for New Extensions

While frequently utilised for conservatory roof replacements, Livinroof extensions are rapidly becoming a highly preferred choice for brand-new property builds. Traditional brick extensions generally require complex, heavy timber roof construction which can take several weeks on site.

In contrast, a Livinroof is meticulously pre-fabricated off-site and assembled remarkably quickly. This provides several advantages:

• Speed of Build: You secure a completely watertight roof in a matter of days, not weeks.
• Cost Efficiency: It frequently proves more cost-effective regarding labour than traditional heavy slate roofing.
• Modern Aesthetics: The sleek hybrid glass and solid design creates a highly contemporary finish that standard roofs simply cannot match.

4. Is it a “Living Roof”? (Clearing the Confusion)

Customers occasionally contact us asking for a “living roof conservatory”. It is important to clearly distinguish the terminology:

• A Living Roof: This usually refers strictly to an ecological “Green Roof” that is physically covered in sedum or living plants to encourage natural biodiversity.
• A Livinroof: This is the specific brand name for the high-performance hybrid solid roof system manufactured by Ultraframe (which is exactly what we install).

While a natural green roof requires substantial, heavy structural reinforcement to safely hold the massive weight of wet soil, a Livinroof is remarkably lightweight (weighing just 31kg/m²) and is explicitly designed for thermal efficiency rather than ecological planting.

5. Structure & Thermal Efficiency

The system is intelligently engineered for superior thermal performance. It reliably achieves an outstanding U-Value of just 0.15 W/(m²K) (with an additional option to upgrade to 0.12). Therefore, it is approximately 15 times more thermally efficient than an obsolete polycarbonate roof.

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Seamless internal plastering creates a true room feel.

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Externally finished in contemporary RAL 7016 Urban Grey.

6. Design: The Classic “Orangery” Look

One of the absolute standout aesthetic features of the system is the insulated internal pelmet. This perimeter ceiling board successfully creates a permanent “real room” feel, beautifully mirroring the architecture of a classic Orangery.

The internal pelmet provides the perfect structural housing to install recessed downlights for ambient mood lighting, or even discreet hidden speakers. The remainder of the ceiling is vaulted and fully plaster-boarded, adding magnificent height and bright volume to the room.

7. Frequently Asked Questions