Conservatory roof insulation

[40andgrumpy]

I have a conservatory about 10ft x 9ft at the back of our house, north facing. It has a brick external structure, double glazing, and a 10-15mm poly carb roof that sits on metal support beams. I thinks its about 15 years old. I want to turn it into a play room for the kids in the winter, but usual story is that in winter its freezing. I have been told the roof is the problem as it has zero insulation qualities. Can anyone tell me the best way to sort this out. Should I replace the roof with two layers of thicker polycarb? many thanks in advance.
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[Richard C]

A change in Building Regulations in October 2010 means a conservatory is no longer required to have a minimum of 75% glazing. As a result a number of conversion specialist have sprung up that will insulate & convert your roof using an inner plasterboard (or similar) skin. Take your pick >>>>>Click here<<<<<

What must be assessed is weather or not your existing conservatory roof can support the additional weight! Additionally there are no Building Regulations or minimum standards governing such conversions so you’re very much on your own with regard to assessing the standards/methods used & how much difference in thermal efficiency individual systems will make. There may also be issues with condensation if it’s incorrectly done. This will obviously not make any difference to heat loss through the windows so it’s never going to be as thermally efficient as an extension.

To maintain the conservatory as Building Regulations exempt, you must still have an external door between the main property & the cons & any heating system in there must be independent of the main system, not teed of it.