Not necessarily a bad thing , as changes often bring about improvements from product designers who are looking for innovative and efficient products for their customers .

A familiar result created by the changes in regulations and therefore products , also sees two different ways to handle them . On the one hand , you have the installers who embrace them ( not necessarily without grumbles ) and work to ensure their business provides the correct products and services ( ie by the book ), whereas on the other hand you will find installers that “ resist ” the changes , or are not interested enough to really understand what they mean .

To be on topic , for solid roofs , and firstly the replacement of conservatory roofs , the building control certificates are often seen as getting in the way . And it is fair to say that some building control offices do not make it easy for installers . Therefore Icotherm works with smaller , independent building control inspectors like MFA to make that process smoother . Let us not forget that it is the homeowner ’ s responsibility to ensure their house is compliant , and that the decision to apply

for a certificate should always fall to them , not the installer .

For new builds , the new “ hot ” topic – please forgive the pun – is going to be solar gains … and rule makers are not liking these at all . Not ideal when house builders are offering conservatories as an option with their new homes … fantastic for us solid roof manufacturers .

No compromise on safety . Despite the fact that solid roofs do not have any official standards to follow , you – and the homeowner – can select the Icotherm roofs in the knowledge that they are designed without any compromise . Our roofs are building control compliant , and as we work with a retained structural engineer , even the more complex structures will be designed with appropriate

support , from a simple flitch plate or boomerang , to a “ mini portal ” or “ goal post ”.

No compromise on longevity . The Icotherm roof is also fully ventilated , to create a chimney effect that will allow flowing air to remove any condensation risk . Our system has successfully passed the BRE tests , and all our roofs are manufactured to the specifications that were tested .

No compromise on performance : also tested by BRE , the Icotherm roofs specification offer a 0.16 U-value ( without the need for insulated plasterboard … think of how much easier the installation is going to be ).

No compromise on suitability . The Icotherm roof uses C24 timber , the same used in house roofs , and a recognised structural construction material .

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