"Gill Smith" wrote in message
o.uk...
I want a solar roof

so the top storey of my house becomes a roof conservatory/greenhouse


This is an idea that I have long fantasised about, as well :-)

There are a few practical issues, of course.

For example, this is slightly more than a loft conversion.
Not only does the floor have to bear the weight of the
greenhouse/conservatory contents but it has to be waterproofed to protect
the house from the water, moisture,etc.
The floor also has to be insulated to modern standards and the electrical
work will have to take account of the added moisture.
So very much like taking off a pitched roof and installing a flat roof, then
building a conservatory on the flat roof.
[Although I don't think BCOs are very keen on new flat roof construction.]

In fact, this sounds like a very practical approach because you can then
have an outside area as well to put out plants in the summer if you so wish.
[Also to sit and enjoy the view.]

Not a cheap option, but it does sound achievable.
I have often wondered why this construction is not adopted - you gain the
use of the roof as a conservatory albeit at a significantly grater
construction cost.
Neigbour privacy may be an issue, but no more so than balconies or flat roof
(or 'town houses' with a third storey).

I presume that there may be issues over the status of the whole thing.
Is it 'habitable'?
In which case the insulation requirements are much higher.

When I win the lottery (which I don't enter) I may have a go.

Cheers

Dave R

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