During an earlier period in my life, I lived in a house that had a glass conservatory. It was one of the things I liked best about the house. I would spend hours lounging on the sofa with a book in my hand gazing out into the garden. I used it throughout the Spring and Autumn and even during the hot summer months of the year.
People often complain about heat build-up in their conservatory, but my conservatory had a unique feature, it had the ability to raise the ridge, (the highest part) of the roof, to let the hot air out. Warm air rises and in a conservatory it gets trapped. My conservatory got over this problem by releasing all that hot air and sucking in cooler air through the windows and doors at the bottom.
Now that conservatory must have cost someone many thousands of pounds when it was first put in and most conservatories are nothing like it. That ability to raise the ridge was a game changer. Most conservatories installed in the late 20th Century were modular (supplied in set
Universal Edge Trim or Aluminium F section? Which is best for a rafter supported roof?
Both of these sections are used to create an end bar at the right and left edges of your rafter supported roof.
The powder coated aluminium one is obviously more expensive than its PVC cousin. Your choice should however, not be based purely on cost as each section has its own merits and is better used with specific glazing bars.
The Universal Edge Trim or PVC F section
This universal edge trim was created specifically as a trim for PVC capped rafter bars which are used with polycarbonate sheeting. Designed to fill the outside of the bar to easily create an end bar. The two prongs on the underside of the section replace the gasket in the outside of the glazing bars, clipping into the place where it would have been. It is not designed to be used on its own as it has no structural strength and will not be effective against wind uplift. This trim will balance up the bar and create a neat waterproof finish.
PVC capped bars are a cheaper option than aluminium screw down ones. Does that mean they are low quality? Not at all!
By far our best selling rafter glazing bar is our PVC capped snap down one. The bar offers a great combination of being neat, easy to fit, and very good value for money. This bar is suitable for polycarbonate sheets but not for glass. We also have a range of aluminium capped rafter bars which are suitable for glass.
The bar is easily adapted from an intermediate bar (one that joins between two sheets) and an end bar. To create your end bar, simply click in a universal edge trim (PVC F section) this will balance up the outside of the bar and neatly cloak off the edge of your roof.
We offer three PVC capped bars as part of our range:
A door canopy is a feature of a home that may sometimes be overlooked, but a well-constructed and designed structure can make a big difference to the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a property. A door canopy serves as both a practical shelter from the outside elements, and also is an eye-catching architectural feature that is a surefire way to boost kerb appeal.
Whether you’re looking for protection, style, and more, a door canopy is always a good investment. Here at The Glazing Shop, we offer more than just roof glazing products, and have a wide range of over door canopies.
But what different kinds are available, and what makes them such a great feature?
We’ve written this guide to find out, so let’s take a look.
The Benefits of Having a Door Canopy
Door canopies have many advantages when added to your home, and here are five of them:
Protection from the Weather
If you’ve ever ran home in the rain and you get to your front door only to spend a few more seconds in the downpour
For many of us, spending weekends performing DIY tasks is an enjoyable experience. Not only is it a great way of picking up new skills and improving our home, but it also can save us money and time in waiting to find a builder who has the capacity to work on a project. When it comes to doing DIY, having the right tools and equipment to do a good job is very important. Something that is always a great option is polycarbonate sheeting, and here at The Glazing Shop, we sell this to many amateur builders looking to do some work on their property across the UK.
We’ve created this guide to let you know what makes polycarbonate sheets so good for DIY, so let’s take a look.
What Makes Polycarbonate So Good for DIY?
Unless you are highly skilled in a certain trade, most home builders don’t have the same level of expertise and knowledge as professionals. This means that you need to look products that make the task at hand a little simpler. One of these ways is by using polycarbonate in your
The Sunwood aluminium capped rafter bar – why it is top of our list and should be top of your roof!!
When looking for a rafter bar there are lots of different types out there to suit a range of projects and a wide range of budgets. The best of the bunch in our opinion is the aluminium capped rafter bar from the Sunwood range.
This range has been tried and tested in the market place for over 30 years and this simply designed yet very attractive bar has been there from the start.
It has many advantages over a PVC capped bar both in terms of appearance and strength. It costs a bit more due to its powder coated aluminium make up but there are many benefits to easily justify that.
It suits any thickness of glazing
The bar top cap screws down to accommodate any thickness of glazing. From the thinnest of sheets to the thickest of units. A PVC capped bar has set points for set thicknesses of glazing restricting the glazing you can use. They commonly also start at 10mm so if your sheets are thinner
There are sometimes accusations that get thrown at polycarbonate roofing, and throughout this guide we’re going to answer these, and the results may surprise you.
Let’s take a look.
Why We’re Happy to Debunk Your Myths
We’re always delighted to speak to our customers and answer any questions or concerns they have regarding any of our products.
In this case, with polycarbonate roofing, there are frequently asked questions that we are happy share information on, including the four below.
But why do we think this is so important? Well, here are three key reasons:
· It Gives Out Accurate Information – It is hard to know the exact facts about certain materials unless you speak with people who handle it every day, and that’s why we’re always glad to give out accurate information that can help our customers make informed decisions and avoid any
It has great thermal qualities, is versatile and efficient to install, and also has great impact resistance and durability.
Polycarbonate sheeting doesn’t last forever though. Like every other aspect of your property, it must be maintained and cared for to make sure it is always producing optimal performance and maintaining its longevity.
But how can you do this? Well, in this guide we’re going to give you five tips that will ensure your polycarbonate roofing works like new right throughout its lifespan.
But first, let’s start at the beginning.
What is the Life Expectancy of a Polycarbonate Roof
A good estimate for how long a polycarbonate roof will stay in working order is between 15 to 20 years.
Now, I know what you’re thinking, this is a big difference, and that is why regular maintenance is key.
If you look after your roofing, then it may well last for an extra few years compared
The final result is a lightweight yet durable roofing material. One of the key elements of polycarbonate roofing is the fact that it is translucent, which makes it ideal for structures where you want to let natural light in.
There are many variations to polycarbonate roofing that you can
Rafter supported glazing bars are generally used on timber frameworks or rafters. These wooden rafters will fall from the higher to the lower part of the roof. Rafters create the structural strength of the roof and support the glazing you have chosen. Rafter glazing bars screw down into these wooden rafters along its length at regular centres.
The glazing bar has no inherent structural strength of its own and has two main purposes:
1. To securely fix the glazing material to the rafter
2. To provide a water tight seal to your roof
These glazing bars generally have a snap down PVC cap or a screw
