COVID has changed the way we all live and how we use our homes, with many people continuing to work from home, either permanently or flexibly. The pandemic has shifted focus onto work/life balance for many of us, with homes becoming the focal point for investment, with the need or the desire to create more space.
Maximising space whilst sticking to a budget can be hard – as can navigating planning laws. A conservatory can be a fantastic way to add an incredible space without breaking the bank, and in many instances, can be built within permitted development, only needing to comply with building regulations.
A SYSTEM FOR MODERN LIVING
Liniar, one of the UK’s leading PVCu systems houses, has designed a range of conservatory roof systems that create stunning spaces. Liniar roofs are manufactured from aluminium, with thermally efficient PVCu twin-walled top caps and come in in many styles including double-hipped, Lean-to, Victorian and Edwardian as well as its popular lantern roof, Elevate.
Daryl Fradley, Liniar’s Secondary Operations Director, whose team produces roof kits for installers, explains what sets Liniar’s conservatory roof system apart from the competition.
“There are many elements designed into our roof system that make each roof both energy efficient and stylish.
TWIN WALLED TOP CAPS
“A common problem for conservatory roof manufacturers is in the preparation of their PVCu single-walled top caps. Because of their flimsy construction, top caps often bend and splay when cut – making it impossible to perform a neat and accurate mitre and leaving the installer with ill-fitting parts.
“One way to solve this can be aluminium top caps as they are rigid and easier to cut – but they can bring their own problems. They don’t have the thermal benefits of PVCu and are considerably more expensive. In addition, they are heavier to handle, scratch easily and are difficult to fit, plus the gasket often has to be added manually, costing valuable man hours.
“Designed to clip on effortlessly, Liniar’s twin-walled PVCu top caps are strong and durable, making them easy to cut, lighter than aluminium to handle – and the design of the EnergyPlus roof top caps means a Liniar conservatory is one of the most energy efficient on the market.”
A PROFESSIONAL FINISH
“Compound cuts to jack rafters are simple and superb with a consistent, professional-looking scribe every time. A secure, reliable one-position location eliminates excessive and uneven leg-splay, giving the roof a beautiful finish.”
Daryl Fradley
With an unparalleled range of foiled finishes, Liniar’s PVCu top caps can be precision laminated with woodgrain foils that are an alternative to timber – either inside, outside or both. And, unlike other roof systems, end caps and glazing retainers are also foiled, ensuring the whole installation matches for a stunning effect.
“Our patented Glazing Stop feature prevents glazing slippage for safer and efficient glazing – the units can be installed quickly and always look parallel, without the need for tape.
“Liniar’s overall roof design provides excellent sealing and eliminates leaks. This is achieved with the help of the patented, pre-shaped closed cell permanent memory foam, with a pre-applied primary seal, and a ridge cap which attaches, leaving no screw holes for water ingress. Our glazing bar end caps simply slide on and lock into position to the end bar clip.”
BETTER FOR INSTALLERS
“Liniar’s unique foam trim eaves beam cover provides additional thermal efficiency and reduces condensation. Hiding all nuts, bolts and fixings on the eaves, the cover ensures an attractive finish when viewed from above.
Daryl concludes, “To ensure the whole range matches perfectly, end bar trims are fluted and radius covers foiled. And to aid installers, we supply radius covers and ridges as complete units. Likewise, bottom caps and bar end mouldings are fitted in the factory to save time on site. The Elevate lantern roof can be fitted in as little as half an hour, making it ideal for installers!”
Each Liniar roof is bespoke designed to the exact specifications of customers and delivered as a complete kit for ease of installation. Read more about Liniar’s conservatory roof solutions at
www.liniar.co.uk/conservatories
