Anglian Home's Solaroof - really as good as a proper roof?

[JP_]

Just had a chat with an Anglian Home's guy. I am in two minds about whether I should have a glass roof or a tiled roof. I was against glass after going into my neighbours conservatory this summer - it was unbearably hot. Also concerned about temperatures in winter.

The salesman insisted that their Solaroof / Solaglass technology blocks 98% of solar heat and also insulates very effectively. But I cannot help thinking that a bit of argon between two bits of glass is no match for 30 cm of insulation in a pitched roof.

Looking for professional / experienced opinions on it. i.e., do you work with this, or a similar product, or have you had it installed in a conservatory extension? How is it really?

Want to save money and go for the cheaper option - but not if it means I avoid using my conservatory for 6 months of the year!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

If you want a room that you can use all year do not have a conservatory with a glass roof.

 

[JP_]

Does that apply to this new glass too though? Are you saying that it simply sill not work as suggested?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

All a load of marketing claptrap. Ask your salesman what the U Value of his Solalgalss glazing is, that would at least be a useful/telling figure to find out. If he knows his stuff and his claim is worth anything he will know it off the top of his head and will be delighted to furnish you with such information.

 

[JP_]

Thanks, it did sound a bit heavy on the marketing really. Especially as he had a sample and showed me a video. Nobody ever has to carry tiles and insulation around to prove it works!