Guardian Warm Roof
Transform your conservatory into a usable & comfortable room
Why choose a Guardian Warm Roof?
Many people can’t enjoy their conservatory because it’s just too hot in the summer and it’s far too cold in the winter. By replacing the existing conservatory roof with a thermally efficient and fully insulated Guardian™ Warm Roof, your conservatory will instantly become a comfortable, quiet and enjoyable living space that you can use every single day, all year round – whatever the weather or temperature.
Energy Efficiency
A Guardian Warm Roof can save you money on your energy bills, using high performance insulation that achieves a superior U-value of only 0.15 W/m2K
Engineered for Quality
Engineered precisely to your individual requirements and pre-assembled under controlled factory conditions to ensure the highest quality.
Rapid Installation
Modular and bespoke manufacturing means installation only takes a few days and is completed with minimum disruption to your home.
Temperature Control
Guardian Warm Roof maintains ideal conservatory temperature all year round. Its premium insulation ensures lifelong thermal efficiency, saving heating costs.
Reduce Noise & Glare
Year-round tranquility and comfort. no rain or weather noise. Guardian Roof minimises sun glare, preserving fixtures without needing conservatory blinds.
Peace of Mind
We offer a full insurance backed 10-year guarantee upon completion as well as a 10-year individual warranty as per the Guardian Verified Installers Scheme.
A unique & innovative roof replacement
Follow the markers on the right to see exactly how our roofs are constructed and also the extensive options for customisation and additional extras.
Experience a groundbreaking advancement in home improvement with the Guardian Warm Roof, the unparalleled roofing system. It’s a high-performance, lightweight option meticulously crafted to seamlessly replace your current glass or polycarbonate roof. Alternatively, you can choose to have it installed on a new conservatory. Welcome to the future of roofing innovation.
Ridge Cappings to match roof tiles or slates
1 of 8 2Your choice of roof tiles or slates
2 of 8 3Standard rainwater systems
3 of 8 4Breathable Guardian waterproof membrane
4 of 8 5Exterior grade plywood
5 of 8 6Structural pre-engineered lightweight aluminium frame
6 of 8 7Ventilated roof eliminates condensation
7 of 8 83 layers of high performance rigid Kingspan insulation board (125mm)
U-value 0.15 W/m.K (England & Wales) and 0.15 W/m.K (Scotland)
Adaptable Design
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Our capacity to offer a solid roof solution extends to a wide range of conservatory styles, encompassing virtually any shape or size. Even if your specific conservatory style is not included in the list below, there’s no need for concern, as we provide a comprehensive custom replacement roof service.
The Guardian™ roof comes with a great range of roof tiles to choose from to best match your home. On the inside you can choose from a modern plastered finish or if your room is naturally bright a timber finish is maybe the better option.
The Esprit Shingle stands out as a product crafted from lightweight, premium-grade steel. It is fortified with an Aluzinc® coating, enhancing its durability and resistance. The remarkable ‘hidden fix’ attribute ensures that no nails are left exposed to the risks of corrosion.
The variety of colours offered for the Esprit Shingle signifies its adaptability to either harmonize with or enhance the aesthetics of nearly any home.
Guardian Slate is an innovative roofing system featuring the aesthetic appeal of natural slate without the risk of cracking and breaking. Guardian Slate is available in a choice of five natural colours, providing you the opportunity to add texture and style to your home. The colours have been tested to high UV exposure and exhibit virtually no fade and with no trace of cracking or splitting.
VELUX windows are available in a range of sizes, glazing options and finishes, and are the perfect addition to your Guardian Warm Roof.
Enjoy optimum comfort in your home thanks to VELUX ACTIVE, the smart home solution that works with VELUX INTEGRA electric and solar powered roof products to automatically control the light, ventilation and indoor climate of your home.
The complete range of official VELUX blinds and shutters gives you the freedom to control your privacy and fully customise your roof windows, blending them to fit with your own personal style. Whatever your colour scheme or design preference, there is solution to suit your needs.
Increase your glazing with the Solstice Skylight
Fully enhance the glazing in your roof. Unlike many other glazing choices, our skylight takes full advantage of the entire roof height in a Guardian Warm Roof installation, ensuring an abundance of natural daylight to flood your new space. During the day, revel in the brilliance of a sunlit room, and in the evening, unwind and stargaze from the comfort of your own space.
Add the finishing touch to your Guardian Warm Roof with contemporary and energy efficient LED Guardian Warm Roof Downlights.
Guardian Warm Roof Downlights: the low maintenance option
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Take a look at some of the frequently asked questions relating to our Guardian Roof replacements. If you’re still unsure, feel free to get in touch and one of our friendly employees will be happy to discuss and issues or concerns you may have.
Planning permission is not needed to change your conservatory roof but building control approval is recommended. The Guardian Warm Roof has full LABC approval and this will help speed up the process.
The greatest advantage of the Guardian Warm Roof lies in its temperature control design. In summertime, it effectively blocks out the heat, ensuring a cooler interior. In the winter, it traps and preserves warmth, preventing it from seeping out, thus shielding you from the chill of outdoor temperatures. This transformation makes your conservatory a versatile living area suitable for various activities year-round, regardless of weather conditions.
Our collaboration with VELUX enables us to provide you with top-tier roof lighting, available in various sizes to match your preferences. These units can come with pre-installed blinds or shutters in a selection of colours, effectively regulating the light and keeping your conservatory cool during the summer months. To elevate your experience we can also integrate a VELUX ACTIVE rooflight, which autonomously manages light and ventilation within your space. With these choices, you can enjoy a well-lit area during the day and, in the evenings, unwind while gazing at the night sky.
The industry-leading design of the Guardian Warm Roof means it is typically lighter but stronger than the glazed or polycarbonate roof it replaces.
In most cases building control approval is recommended. Our roofs comply with the latest building regulations as of October 2023 and we handle all of this for you. You will be supplied with a B/C certificate upon completion of the works.
GUARDIAN ROOF SYSTEM – KEY BENEFITS
For many people it’s the same issue. They love their conservatory but it’s either too hot, too cold or too noisy. Most of the issues are down to one element, the roof. By replacing the glass or polycarbonate roof with a stylish Guardian™ conservatory roof you don’t just improve the appearance, you now have a fully insulated, soundproofed roof that is exactly what you always wanted. Airy inside, substantial and impressive on the outside
THE GUARDIAN WARM ROOF SYSTEM
The lightweight, insulated Guardian™ roof system was designed and developed over a ten year period and with one purpose – to replace the typical glass or polycarbonate roof that was used in the construction of most UK conservatories.
The main focus was on the dynamics and performance, however the overall weight of the replacement roof, which needed to be installed onto the existing conservatory windows, doors and frames was always a big priority. During this period extensive tests were carried out both for compliance and approval to very vigorous structural and thermal standards. The result is not only a brilliant product but a very practical solution and one which offers a truly stunning way to improve your home.
SOLSTICE GLASS PANEL ROOF
EXPLORE THE GUARDIAN ROOF FINISHES
Unlike most conservatory roof systems, the Guardian Roof comes with a great range of roof tiles to choose from to best match your home. On the inside you can choose from a modern plastered finish or if your room is naturally bright a timber finish is maybe the better option. You can also enhance the light into the room by adding a skylight or two and to finish off, why not add some contemporary l.E.D spotlights to bring the room to life in the dark winter evenings? Check out the full range of Guardian Roof Finishes here.
GUARDIAN ROOF EFFICIENCY
The Guardian™ roof is fully energy efficient achieving a maximum U value of 0.18 W/m2K. This enables a conservatory to be used as an extra living space all-year round. Keeping it cool in the summer and warm in winter. The Guardian™ roof is also fully approved by the LABC Local Authority Building Control and is fully Guaranteed.
GUARDIAN ROOF STYLES
A ROOF STYLE TO SUIT YOU
There are a number of different conservatory styles and we can offer a solid roof solution for virtually any shape or size. Here are the typical names but don’t worry if your conservatory isn’t shown here as we offer a full bespoke replacement roof service.
LEAN TO TILED CONSERVATORY ROOF
A Guardian Lean To conservatory roof is ideal to maximise space at the rear of the house. The ends can either have one or two hips (slopes). Ideal for kitchen extensions, the roof can go as low as 15º with roof windows.
- Ideal for kitchen extensions
- Maximise space at the back of the house
- Ends can have one or two slopes
EDWARDIAN TILED CONSERVATORY ROOF
This classic conservatory shape helps to maximise the living space and is the traditional extension style for image and convenience. The Guardian™ insulated roof will simply enhance this new living space, which you can now use daily, all year round.
- Classic shape
- Attractive design
- Maximises room space
VICTORIAN TILED CONSERVATORY ROOF
The Victorian style has heavy links to heritage, is extremely versatile and usually has a three or five facet finish. The Guardian™ solid roof can be tailored to your own specification with a wide range of tile finishes and colours.
- Contemporary styling
- More options for door positioning
- 3-facet roof design
GABLE FRONTED TILED CONSERVATORY ROOF
The main feature of the Gable end conservatory is the continuous height it brings to the room owing to the long ridge down the centre. The gable ended windows also ensure you are able to get maximum natural light into the conservatory. The Guardian™ tiled roof is suitable for replacement or new build projects.
- Suitable for replacement or new build
- Continuous room height
- Long ridge down the centre
- Light and airy space
SPECIAL SHAPED (CUSTOM) TILED CONSERVATORY ROOFS
The combination or P-shape Conservatory can allow you to have two different style living spaces under one Guardian™ solid roof. These spaces are extremely adaptable to create a unique, multi-purpose room to your exact specification.
- Increases your options
- P shape or T shape that can maximise your living space
- Ideal for converting an old conservatory into a room
- Perfect for bungalows
GUARDIAN ROOF BENEFITS
For many people it’s the same issue, they love their conservatory but it’s either too hot, too cold or too noisy. Most of the issues are down to one element, the roof. So by replacing the glass or polycarbonate roof with a stylish Guardian™ tiled roof you don’t just improve the appearance, you now have a fully insulated soundproofed roof that is exactly what you always wanted. Nice and airey inside substantial and impressive on the outside.
RAPID INSTALLATION
Installed by one of our Team Guardian Registered Installers, the whole conservatory roof transformation only takes a few days and is completed with minimum disruption to your home.
REDUCES NOISE & SUN GLARE
Your new room will be quiet and comfortable all year round as any rain / weather noise will be eliminated.
The Guardian roof also significantly reduces sun glare, which in turn prevents sun bleaching to fixtures and fittings, removing the need to fit blinds to the windows of your conservatory.
ENGINEERED FOR QUALITY
Each Guardian roof is engineered precisely to your individual requirements and pre-assembled under controlled factory conditions to ensure the highest quality before delivery to site.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
A Guardian Warm Roof regulates the temperature of your conservatory to ensure it’s a pleasant temperature whatever the season.
The high-performance insulation guarantees lifetime thermal performance, ensuring your room is economical to heat.
ENERGY EFFICIENT
It has been independently proven that a Guardian Warm Roof can save you money on your energy bills, using high performance insulation that achieves a superior U-value of only 0.18 W/m.K (England & Wales) and 0.15 W/m.K (Scotland).
COMPLETE PEACE OF MIND
The Guardian roof is a superb system and we offer a full insurance backed 10 year guarantee when installed in accordance with the offi cial Guardian Roof Installation Guide.
The Guardian Warm Roof System is LABC and LABSS approved.
NEW ROOF OR NEW BUILD
Replacing your conservatory roof
For many people it’s the same issue, they love their conservatory but it’s either too hot, too cold or too noisy. Most of the issues are down to one element, the roof. So by replacing the glass or polycarbonate roof with a stylish Guardian™ tiled roof you don’t just improve the appearance, you now have a fully insulated soundproofed roof that is exactly what you always wanted. Nice and airey inside substantial and impressive on the outside.
INTERIOR
Extra Living Space
Once you’ve had your Guardian™ roof, you’ll be able to turn your conservatory into whatever you want, a family dining room or kitchen extension, a playroom, library, home study or office, games room, TV lounge, it could even be a ground floor bedroom. The insulated solid roof will make a huge difference to the acoustics and the general atmosphere of your conservatory. All of a sudden it’s a full-time living area instead of being a part-time compromise.
EXTERIOR
Stylish and Solid
By removing your old conservatory and replacing it with a tiled roof you’ll completely change the appearance of the rear of your home and garden. Now, your conservatory will look just like a proper extension and by choosing tiles that match your house and then possibly adding one or more roof windows you’ll be getting all the benefits of a ground floor extension along with the convenience and style of a conservatory. It’s the perfect solution and it’s both affordable and impressive at the same time.
INSTALLATION
Personal fitting is crucial
Our installers are all Guardian™ trained and qualified Team Guardian™ members which means your conservatory and your new roof are in very safe hands. The roof itself is tailor-made to your exact specification, then fully assembled in our factory to make sure that every component is present and correct. We then dismantle it piece by piece ready for delivery. Our first job on-site is to carefully remove your old roof before we begin the installation process. Then in a few days time, we’re all finished ready for you to move back in.
GUARDIAN ROOF EFFICIENCY
The Guardian™ roof is fully energy efficient achieving a maximum U value of 0.18 W/m2K. This enables a conservatory to be used as an extra living space all-year round. Keeping it cool in the summer and warm in winter. The Guardian™ roof is also fully approved by the LABC Local Authority Building Control and is fully Guaranteed.
SAVE MONEY ON YOUR HEATING BILLS
Fully tested and approved to all thermal and structural standards, the Guardian™ roof is a high performance insulated roof system comprising of a pre-engineered lightweight frame, two layers of rigid insulation board, internal insulated plasterboard, exterior grade plywood and a vapour membrane. All together this creates a thermally efficient living space; keeping the warm air out in the summer and preventing the heat from escaping in the winter thus saving the amount of heat energy required to keep the room at an ambient temperature.
- Choice of tile finishes
- Membrane
- Exterior grade plywood
- 25mm high performance insulation
- 40mm high performance insulation
- Timber battens
- 72mm high performance insulated plasterboards
- Rafter
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Only since October 2010, has it been officially possible to put a solid roof onto a conservatory or porch.
In August 2013 the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) released a circular containing some basic guidelines relating to Building Regulation Legislation which apply to the replacement of a translucent roof (made from glass or polycarbonate) onto a conservatory or porch with a solid roof.
The Guardian™ solid roof is a strong, lightweight tiled roof and is fully approved by the Local Authority Building Control.
THERMAL REGULATIONS
To comply with part L of the building regulations 2010, all roofs to rooms (except those in unheated buildings) should be thermally insulated to a maximum U-value of 0.18 W/m²K.
STRUCTURAL
The building as a whole must be structurally sound. Any alterations that affect the original structure must be carefully considered. The foundations must be checked to ensure their suitability for an increased loading. The conservatory window framework must be assessed also and the new roof structure must be proven to be structurally sound.
EXPLORE THE GUARDIAN ROOF FINISHES
On the outside the Guardian™ roof comes with a great range of roof tiles to choose from to best match your home. On the inside you can choose from a modern plastered finish or if your room is naturally bright a Timber finish is maybe the better option. You can also enhance the light into the room by adding a skylight or two and to finish off, why not add some contemporary L.E.D spotlights to bring the room to life in the dark winter evenings. Check out the full range of Guardian Roof Finishes today.
GUARDIAN ROOF SLATE
Guardian now produces a unique and fully guaranteed slate. It’s been fully tested and approved plus the Guardian™ slate offers many important advantages and qualities. Designed and manufactured by Guardian™, the slate has been specifically created for their lightweight room system. Unlike natural slate, it won’t break or crack and it doesn’t become brittle or dangerously sharp. So you get all the benefits of the handsome appearance of natural slate, in a very flexible and environmentally friendly package. This is the number one choice for most homeowners.
EXTREMELY DURABLE, IMPACT AND HEAT RESISTANT, OFFERING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF UV PROTECTION
Today’s house builders and owners demand lower cost, faster and easier construction without compromising on quality while maintaining a traditional appearance. To meet these demands, we are constantly developing new, high tech solutions for today’s construction industry. Engineered using the most advanced technology in material development and manufactured from resin bonded crushed limestone.
METROTILE ROOF TILES
The Metrotile is made from lightweight high grade steel with Aluzinc® coating for incredible strength and resistance and features a unique ‘hidden fix’ feature that leaves no nails exposed to corrosion. Plus the Metrotile Shingle comes complete with a 40 Year Guarantee and available in two ranges.
The future proof roof. An ideal partner for the Guardian™ Warm Roof design and perfect as a replacement for your old conservatory roof but also great for any modern building project. The Metrotile shingle has many qualities for both appearance and performance but best of all is the effectiveness within the home environment. The colour choice means that Metrotile can match or compliment virtually any UK house style.
- 40 Year weatherproof guarantee
- Easy Installation
- No maintenance
- Versatile and attractive
PLASTER FINISH
Because the ceiling of a conservatory is typically angled and high, the interior space that you enjoy is often light and airy. Whether you choose roof windows or not, our skilled plasters will finish your ceiling with a beautiful smooth texture ready for painting. Matt white seems to be the most popular colour.
TIMBER INTERIOR FINISH
Because we are removing your old roof and installing a completely new lightweight, insulated roof you’ll have a wide choice of interior finishes, one very popular choice is the timber. It’s amazing how the wooden ceiling completely changes the character of the room and creates a log cabin effect which you can then develop with your own choice of finishings, lighting and interior ornaments and art.
LED SPOTLIGHTS
Lighting can certainly effect the atmosphere and ambiance of a room, especially if you want your new conservatory to be a multi-use environment. So we recommend LED lighting and you can choose to have as many individual down-lights as you want, plus you can include dimmer switches or even have more than one switch to alter the number of lights that are actually on.
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