Converting your Conservatory with hup!
hup! is a lightweight building system that is ideal for converting old conservatories into a modern energy efficient extension. hup! is five times more energy efficient than an average UK home, and it’s also five times faster to build than bricks and mortar. Most hup! conservatory conversions are completed in less than a week.
The panels are manufactured off-site, so there’s zero waste, and because there is no cement involved, hup! can be constructed in any weather, so there won’t be any delays caused by rain or mess caused by cement in the garden. The best thing is, you can reuse your old conservatory base thanks to how lightweight hup! is. Let’s take a brief look at each of the extension types you can build with hup!.
1. Flat Roof Conservatory Conversions
Flat roof conversions are popular because they can incorporate glazed lanterns. These are eye-catching installations that project upwards and capture direct sunlight from multiple angles throughout the day. They are perfect for brightening up the room below and have a distinct, modern aesthetic, which means they are in high demand. Alternatively, you can install skylights and get a brightly lit living space with a slightly more subdued appearance.
You can use hup! to create a modern flat roof extension or orangery, and there are multiple customisation options for your roof. We have different fascia designs and an array of colours, and they can support roof lights up to 5.7m x 3m in size. hup! flat roofs are fully Building Regulation compliant and the most thermally efficient on the market with a U-value of 0.12 W/m²K. Add a set of bi-fold or sliding doors for the ultimate flat roof extension design.
2. Solid & Tiled Roof Conservatory Conversions
These pitched roofs consist of solid grey or tiled super-insulated panels. You can’t include a lantern, but they can feature large glass panels that ensure you still get abundant light. Whichever one you go for, it’s also plastered on the inside, so it will make your extension feel more like an extension rather than a distinct add-on.
You may have heard some solid roofs referred to as ‘hybrid roofs’, and they make ideal conservatory conversions. They are hybrid because you can mix solid and glass panels absolutely anywhere, placing the glass panels where you need natural light but using the solid panels to insulate the room. They’re engineered to the precise requirements of your postcode area, independently fire tested, and fully compliant with Building Regulations.
For a tiled roof conservatory conversion, choose from a wide range of lightweight tiles or actual tiles to match those of your existing house roof or pick a shingle effect with four different colour choices. Change your window and door layout to accommodate kitchen cupboards or television to change how you use your conservatory with a solid or tiled roof extension.
3. Glass Roof Conservatory Conversions
Converting a conservatory with hup! has numerous benefits. hup! glass roofs are the ultimate choice for plenty of natural light, and the only glass roof system with BBA approval. It is also engineered to your postcode requirements and fully compliant with Building Regulations. The hup! glass roof comes with a range of high performance glass options, so you can use it more often without worrying about heating or air conditioning expenses.
hup! glass roofs can also be fitted with decorative cornices to personalise the interior, and we have numerous performance glass options to help limit heat loss, minimise glare and make your extension as comfortable as possible. As a final flourish, you’ll get a Certificate of Authenticity to guarantee you have an authentic hup! glass roof, giving you full bragging rights over your friends and neighbours.
Add a lightweight hup! boundary wall to create privacy and a bigger set of doors onto the garden to transform your conservatory into a more practical, usable space.
Costs of Converting Your Conservatory
hup! is the better way to build. But what about the budget? Surely, converting a conservatory into an extension costs a lot, and using the most modern method will be the most expensive.
Well, no. Firstly, you cannot add new brick walls onto most conservatory bases as they are not designed to take this additional weight. So, building a new extension using traditional methods will require new foundations, but that isn’t a problem with hup!. The system is compatible with your existing groundwork, so there’s no need to pay for new trenches to be dug or concrete to be laid, and this can save thousands from the final bill and save on mess and construction times too.
As a final bonus, it is five times more energy efficient than an average UK home, so it will help you save money on your heating and cooling bills and take the pressure off your bank account.
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