Imagine stepping into a room bathed in natural light and an expanse of tall glass panes, offering year-round comfort whilst maintaining the charm of your home’s design. This is the beauty of orangeries and conservatories, which explains why their popularity is on the rise amongst homeowners seeking to revitalise and maximise their living space. But with so many styles and customisation options to choose from, where do you even begin?

As a local, family-run business, the team at A&A Windows takes immense pride in delivering high quality products and exceptional installation services. Our ultimate goal is to create home extensions that seamlessly blend with your lifestyle, offering you a space that feels like a perfect fit for your home. We understand that your living space is more than just a room; it’s where memories are made and where comfort and style meet. That’s why we work closely with each customer, ensuring every detail from the roof down is tailored to your needs, so you can enjoy a beautiful, functional extension for years to come.

This article will guide you through understanding orangeries and conservatories, what benefits a tiled roof could offer, and why choosing a tiled roof for your orangery or conservatory would be an excellent choice for your home.

Understanding Orangeries and Conservatories

Orangeries and Conservatories are occasionally difficult to identify for new customers entering the home improvement space. However, there are a few features that differentiate one from the other.

Orangeries tend to be characterised by their solid walls and a more traditional architectural style. Whilst their structure is more durable in appearance, due to them typically being built in brick or stone, they are also designed with extensive glass window panes and often glass roofs, too. Although historically they were designed to protect citrus trees throughout the colder months, modern orangeries can be utilised for plant cultivation. However, they are increasingly being used as extensions to homes for additional living space, usually as a dining room, lounge, or entertaining space.

Conservatories are defined by their glass-roofed, glass-walled designs that allow for enhanced natural light. They are now versatile living spaces used for a variety of purposes, similar to orangeries, for example, dining, relaxation or socialising. Unlike the style of orangeries, they are typically constructed out of glass, without any solid walls.

Homeowners choose these options for their flexibility as living spaces, both offering increased light and enhancing the overall aesthetic of your home, both inside and out.

The Benefits of a Tiled Roof

When it comes to transforming your orangery or conservatory, one of the most impactful upgrades you can make is your choice of roof. As opposed to any other roof material, a tiled roof not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your home extension but also provides a range of practical benefits that will show a vast improvement in the comfort, functionality, and long-term value of your home. A tiled roof offers everything you need to enjoy your new living space throughout the year. Find a breakdown of the key benefits of adding a tiled roof to your orangery or conservatory below:

• Improved Insulation – The natural insulation properties of tile help to regulate the temperature of your home year-round, in turn reducing annual energy costs.
• Noise Reduction – The solid structure of a tiled roof can significantly reduce the amount of external noise.
• Increased Privacy – Unlike primarily glass conservatory roofs, tiled roof designs can either partially or entirely cover the top view of the interior of your living space, providing a more secluded, private environment.
• Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal – A tiled roof can seamlessly complement the architecture of the home, giving an all-around refined and cohesive look.

At A&A Windows, we partner with industry-leading experts, such as Ultraframe, to provide their expertly crafted Ultraroof All Tile design to ensure that your conservatory withholds unrivalled standards of both comfort and functionality. Find out more about how upgrading to an Ultraframe roof can elevate your conservatory roof to new heights.

Choosing Your Tiled Roof With A&A

A tiled roof makes for an excellent choice for either your orangery or conservatory. Unlike many traditional roof designs that are constructed from glass or polycarbonate materials, tiled roofing options provide a wide array of benefits for your orangery or conservatory, from enhanced durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Your extended living space is guaranteed to show a significant transformation in its performance and comfort. At A&A Windows, we offer a broad selection of conservatories, orangeries, and roofing types to best suit your home. Contact a member of our team for more information or advice on our product range, or start an online quote to be one step closer to your dream extension.