Trying to understand Building Regs/Control - Solid Roof

[SwitchTheElectricsOff]

Hi everyone, I hope someone can help as I'm going around in circles


We have an old Wickes upvc conservatory (part brick/glass), with polycarbonate roofing. It's about 9sqm.

The conservatory is attached to the house, and the house patio doors have been temporarily taken off (and used for a shed!)

I want to swap this for a solid roof using lightweight tiles, I'll be doing the build.


From what little I understand, if the patio doors were re-attached, I wouldn't need building regs for the roof, however, if the doors are left off, do I need building regs as it's now part of the house? (which makes total sense) and what is the process?

Could someone clarify?

Many thanks!

 

[noseall]

Could someone clarify

It's not just the roof. The walls floor and structure need to become compliant.
Go online an fill out an application form and pay the fee.
You might want to get the alterations designed or checked over by a professional prior, just in case you end up polishing a turd.

 

[Old Salt]

Heating has to be able to be isolated as well.

 

[noseall]

Heating has to be able to be isolated as well.

That depends on whether they bring it up to B'regs standards or not.

 

[Old Salt]

Well if they are going to fill in an application and get it passed they will have to

 

[noseall]

Well if they are going to fill in an application and get it passed they will have to

Then your statement.....

Heating has to be able to be isolated as well.

...has no merit in this case.

 

[Pinnacle69]

The building regs become an issue due to the roof material, in order for it to be considered as a conservatory the roof must be 70% translucent material (polycarbonate or glass) when you put on a solid roof on this is no longer the case, most kit form roofs from eurocell supalite etc are all manufactured with all the relevant structural and insulation requirements so when you go through b/c they will take a copy of the roof plan from the manufacturer. The main concern they have is whether your original frames are strong enough to carry the extra load so support posts may be needed to carry the load down to the brickwork and if the existing base is in good condition I suppose it depends on the individual inspector but in my experience they are generally ok with a kit roof as it covers them also. Again, they may raise issues with u values etc but it doesn't hurt to have a site visit to assess your options round here lincs it costs £350 for b/c certification