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What are the disadvantages of a louvered pergola roof?
A common disadvantage reported, which is possibly obvious, but not to everyone, is that a bladed aluminium louvre roof protects from the rainfall only when the blades are totally closed up. With the blades closed you completely block out all natural light and it can be very dark underneath such a system even in the daytime. Look at a glass veranda roof, which not only protects with 100% waterproof guarantee, you also get all the natural light all the time.
Many cheaper louvre roof bladed roof pergolas will only rotate less or to 90 degrees, where more expensive and generally electric operated systems can rotate up to 140 degrees to give fresh air flow in 2 directions and also more sunlight control.
Most louvre pergolas have static blades so you can only ever get partial light ingress, but there are retractable systems where the roof rotates the blades to a vertical position and then the blades can slide along to provide up to 80% complete open air space. You may always feel a little oppressed under a bladed roof if there isn’t full sunlight. The louvre blade roof system originated in far sunnier climates compared to the UK, where we actually want to get more sunlight generally when it appears and not less…
A proper specified and usually electric operated, louvre pergola, with the ability to add sliding glass doors or other systems to the side can create a great outdoor space, but we would always recommend you have good LED lighting built in and they are actually often better for evening use generally, although never insulated in any way…
Does an aluminium glass veranda add value to your UK home?
As with many home improvements and upgrades if you select the right designs, colours and specification then definitely a veranda can add real value to your home and attract other buyers who appreciate outdoor spaces and gardens.
The right size, colour and shape, along with options to enhance its use all year round will definitely return value as invested initially. The highest quality aluminium verandas will last very many years beyond their 10 year guarantees, to be a permanent addition to your home.
Recent UK press articles have openly discussed the devaluing of homes with cheap Upvc conservatories, simply because a cheap conservatory is almost useless in many cases and some conclusions were you are better off removing them.
An aluminum glass veranda is nothing like a conservatory and more represents the future of British weather, as we are seemingly moving fast towards a more tropical climate here. Wetter and hotter.. Protect yourself from the rain, but also know it is definitely warm enough to sit outside if properly protected…
Are aluminium verandas waterproof?
The glass or polycarbonate roof for an aluminium veranda is 100% waterproof and is a solid impervious roof to rain. Obviously it is only the roof which is waterproof and rain falling with a reasonable wind as well will inevitably blow in at an angle.
We suggest various options for the prevailing wind open sides from sliding glass doors, vertical zip blinds, solid glass and louvred bladed walling amongst the most popular options.
The rainfall which blows in will all depend on your veranda position and whether it sits in a corner of a house or is fully exposed with one side to the West.
We never recommend glass verandas for North facing aspects, as in reality these are not areas where you would generally want to sit.
The rain protection for an aluminum glass veranda is far more guaranteed than any louvre bladed system and also has an external guttering system. If the rainfall was ever torrential and
Is a Glass Veranda best made from aluminium?
In the UK and much further developed in Northern Europe the use of aluminium framework glass verandas is growing fast. They offer great protection from rain and we get plenty of that and by all accounts we are going to get far more in the future with climate changes..
Aluminium is a great material to construct structures used externally.
The original concept of a veranda goes back hundreds of years and in many hotter countries they are part of the basic design for the house, although not the case here in the UK. The aluminium constructed veranda will provide excellent strength and stability whilst being the best material for longevity, especially when it has to deal with the ferocious and very changeable climate of the UK.
We maybe think our weather is mild maybe but it is subject to very large fluctuations in air moisture content, which challenges many outdoor fitted building materials throughout the year.
Aluminium verandas will only get more popular as the weather changes and is more unpredictable. We all like being outdoors far more and need to protect where we can without building extensions and conservatories which simply don’t give that same outdoor to indoor integration and freedom of air flow..
How much does a Glass outdoor room cost in the UK?
A glass garden room, best defined as an aluminium and glass roof structure which is enclosed on all sides from the elements, is going to start at around £15,000 installed. The sizes can be anything from a smaller 3m wide by 2m projection up to 15m wide and 6m projection from the building wall. They can even be wider than this if required.
There are so many factors influencing the final installed price and als how you want to customise the shape, additional side elements, lighting, flooring and so on.
Since 2007 we have installed many hundreds of glass outdoor rooms and the prices have varied between £15,000 and around £68,000 for a very large and bespoke design glass room.
There are quite large variations in the prices you see for similar sizes but if you check out details further you will see the differences in quality and specification quite easily..
What do Glass Verandas cost?
There is a massive price range for glass verandas in the UK and you really do need to do a lot of research on their origins and specifications for the purpose of a peace of mind to their suitability and longevity.
Does a Glass or Polycarbonate Veranda require foundations?
Any veranda or pergola requires a solid foundation to anchor the support posts/legs to the ground and prevent any movement during high winds. The majority of weight for a wall mounted leaning glass verandah will be supported on the front posts and these need to be totally solid in their fixing points with no movement at all.
For lighter weight polycarbonate verandas you can often install using pre cast concrete blocks or pads, which are positioned into the ground after digging a hole or placed under the appropriate slab on your patio to provide the anchor weight and fixing points for the post brackets.
For heavier and larger systems we would recommend larger concrete bases or foundations at the exact positions for the posts and these can be retro installed underneath patios or grass as required.
Do Glass Verandas get hot underneath?
The simple answer is no, they do not, at least no hotter than if you sat without the glass roof. There is usually full and complete air flow all around a glass roof structure at either side and the front. Only on the very stillest and hottest day of the year (that single day?) you might argue some heat gets trapped underneath the glass maybe, but any heat felt is generally exactly the same as if the glass wasn’t there and is the sun just shining onto you anyway.
Do you sell supply only?
Do you sell supply only?
Do you need planning permission?
Do you need planning permission for outdoor weather protection systems?
