Anyone with a glass conservatory roof?

Johnnytoxic · 9 Mar 2014 at 21:12

After 8 years, the inner pane of one panel smashed and fell to the ground. So lucky nobody was in there at the time.

Glass went everywhere.

How could you trust the other panels now.

I'm guessing the only option is to get a plastic roof put on?

bitslice · 9 Mar 2014 at 21:17

Unlucky.
I wouldn't have a plastic roof on a conservatory, they are awful.

Was it toughened glass or were the shards sharp?

mattyjim123 · 9 Mar 2014 at 21:31

We have a conservatory on our house, and its been standing for about 15 years now. Just about the only thing wrong with it, is the seal has gone, and there is condensation inbetween the glazing.

I'm just curious as to why it actually smashed. Did it just break under its own strain? Or did something fall on it/wind etc?

DB_SamX · 9 Mar 2014 at 21:38

You could try replacing them with laminated or other type of safety glass.

bitslice · 9 Mar 2014 at 21:38

mattyjim123 said:
I'm just curious as to why it actually smashed. Did it just break under its own strain? Or did something fall on it/wind etc?

Thermal shock, it happens.

Flubble · 9 Mar 2014 at 21:41

if you don't trust the others now you could get some clear safety film to put on them so if the glass breaks it shouldn't fall into the room or gives you time to get out the way as it crumbles down

mattyjim123 · 9 Mar 2014 at 21:41

bitslice said:
Thermal shock, it happens.

Ah, t'was nice and warm today!

Sgt_Pepper · 9 Mar 2014 at 21:48

I'd replace them with laminated glass units.

cjgardens · 9 Mar 2014 at 22:44

Sgt_Pepper said:
I'd replace them with laminated glass units.

This

More expensive but worth the piece in mind ;-)

EdGey · 10 Mar 2014 at 00:41

We've had one for about 7 years now and had no problems with it. It's a 'pane' to keep clean but that's about it.

Johnnytoxic · 10 Mar 2014 at 00:50

Yeh laminated sounds good.

cjgardens · 10 Mar 2014 at 07:55

EdGey said:
We've had one for about 7 years now and had no problems with it. It's a 'pane' to keep clean but that's about it.

Milton in a spray bottle and keep spaying it on every few weeks will keep it clean. Needs a good clean first. :-)

cjgardens · 10 Mar 2014 at 07:58

Op as mentioned was it shards of glass or tiny bits like a car window?

If your I novice diy type change the glass your self. A window fitter will charge you 4 times the price of the glass

Gilly · 10 Mar 2014 at 09:42

I'd get polycarb or toughened safety glass immediately, depending on what you can afford right now.

Can't think what would happen with the kids around.