Solid Roof Technology
ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY HELPS INSTALLERS MEET CHANGING CONSUMER DEMAND
When conservatories first became popular in the 1980s , the roofs were made from either polycarbonate sheets or glass . While they allowed lots of light , the thermal performance was incredibly poor , making the space unusable during the hotter and cooler months .
Advances in technology meant that solid tiled roof systems burst onto the market , successfully tackling the challenges caused by their traditional counterpart , and converting the conservatory into a room that could successfully be utilised throughout the year .
With more consumers being unwilling to compromise about wanting more light in their conservatories , the industry evolved once again and introduced hybrid products that incorporate both solid roofs and glass .
With a decade of experience working in the retrofit and new conservatory market , tiled roof specialists SupaLite has developed and manufactured its own hybrid roof system .
By combining SupaLite ’ s renowned lightweight tiled roof with high-performance glazed panels , the SupaLite team has created a stunning feature that gives homeowners the unrivalled thermal performance of a SupaLite system , while also benefitting from higher levels of natural light .
Wes Clarkson , Sales Director at SupaLite , said : “ Bringing more natural light into a home is a big priority for many homeowners and our SkyVista product offers exactly that .
“ Since launching a few years ago , our kit-based roof systems have become incredibly popular with our specialist SupaLite fabricators and installers , and there are no signs of this slowing down any time soon as homeowners are looking for ways to create more natural light in their conservatory .”
HIGH-QUALITY HYBRID SYSTEM
Originally launched in 2019 , SupaLite ’ s SkyVista is an incredibly advanced product with excellent U-value properties and
effective solar control , meaning homeowners can easily regulate the temperature of their conservatory even with plenty of natural light flowing through the whole space .
Always working with installers in mind , the SupaLite team also adapted and developed the SkyVista product further to make it as easy as possible to install . Following extensive research and testing , the team designed a bespoke glazing cassette which means it can be lifted and fixed into place , and simply glazed .
“ We ’ re passionate about designing high-quality products that are easy to install so we continuously test and review our portfolio of products to see how they can be adapted ,” adds Wes .
“ Combine more complex installations with the additions of glass panels and installers can lose time , and money . So , we have developed the SkyVista product which can be simply dropped into place . This means the installer will be able to spend less time on site and improve their profit margins .”
TRANSFORMING TRADITIONAL CONSERVATORIES
Unlike traditional conservatory roofs , this technology fully transforms a conservatory into a pleasant liveable space all year round .
What ’ s more , with self-cleaning properties there ’ s no extra maintenance needed for consumers who choose the SkyVista product .
Designed to appeal to a wide range of homeowners , the SupaLite team has created an array of design options and colours for SkyVista which can also be configured to most conservatory styles .
Plus , the product can also be used with Tapco Slate or with SupaLite ’ s Extralight textured steel tiles , which offer exceptional strength and durability and are much faster to fit – once again , saving installers time on site .
“ Installers should certainly be offering the SkyVista option to their customers if they ’ re not already ,” adds Wes .
“ SkyVista provides the perfect route to market because its thermal efficiency , solar control and self-cleaning properties help to offer the best of both worlds to homeowners who are demanding more natural light in their conservatories .
“ We ’ ve worked incredibly hard to develop something which not only meets changing consumer demand but also benefits installers . The SkyVista is a fantastic high-performing and highly desirable system that is extremely easy to manufacture and install .”
www . supaliteroof . co . uk / products / skyvista
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