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CONSERVATORY ROOF MEASURING GUIDE

The age of online retail has revolutionised getting a quote for a new tiled conservatory roof - but no matter
how easy it may be, the company will still need an accurate set of measurements. Any kind of ‘slap-dash’
approach to getting this information could result in an embarrassing gap when the final conservatory roof
price arrives.

Errors at the measuring stage will also result in wasted time and money, and even the smallest error could
have sa massive effect on prices. The good news is that there is a straightforward system that will allow
you to obtain the correct dimensions for your new conservatory roof, and you won’t need
acrobatics to obtain them!

Four Simple Steps for Measuring a Conservatory Roof

If you imagine yourself standing inside your conservatory with your back to the main house, the walls on
either side should be considered as points ‘1’ and ‘2’. The outer frame that is directly in front of you is
point ‘3,’ and the highest point of your new roof is point ‘4.’

Take the distance from ‘1’ to ‘2’ first, then the space between point ‘3’ and the back of your house. Make
sure you measure in metres, as most companies work in this format. A simple multiplication of your first
two measurements will give you the square meterage at ground level. The ‘top to bottom’ distance from
point ‘4’ to the ground is called the ridge height and may be used to work out the pitch of your roof.

There are other steps you can take to ensure you collect the necessary measurements for a
tiled or Solid Conservatory Roof. On the most basic level, it can help to have someone assisting you,
even if they are just holding one end of tape measure!

Example
4

Measurement from Point 1 to Point 2 = 4m

1 2 Measurement from House wall to Point 3 = 3.5m

3 Square Meterage of Conservatory is 3 x 2.5 14m= 2

The measurement from the floor to the highest
point (4) of your conservatory is called the
ridge height and is used to gauge the pitch of
your conservatory roof by some suppliers and
installers of Tiled and Solid Conservatory roofs.

Gable End Style Edwardian Style

1 2 1 2

3 3

1 2
1 2 1 2 3

P Shaped Style 3
3
Victorian Style Measure this style in two sections
and add the two separate square metre calculations together