Step by Step Guide

Step 9.
 Glazing the roof

Whether you have chosen glass or polycarbonate roofing, you need to consider which sections to glaze first, as you will need access to the ridge radius end. All roof materials are supplied cut to size and labeled indicating the correct position.

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The glazing panels are fitted with security tape along the bottom edges to prevent them slipping. Glass roofs are supplied with special glass fixing kits to keep the glass in place. Rafter top caps are knocked down onto the rafters to make a seal and hold the roofing sheets in place. These are all supplied cut to length and numbered to correspond with the rafters and roof plan.

Step 1. Choosing and planning

Step 2. Site preparation: starting building work

Step 3. Building the dwarf wall

Step 4. Starting the conservatory installation

Step 5. Putting the frames in position

Step 6. Ready for the roof

Step 7. Installing the roof skeleton

Step 8. Flashings

Step 9. Glazing the roof

Step 10. Finishing the roof cappings, finial and cresting

Step 11. Glazing the frames

Step 12. Finishing off inside