Thursday 19th June 2025
Once you've made the decision to upgrade your conservatory with a warm roof tiled system, you'll then need to decide which type of conservatory roof tiles you would like for the finishing touch. We have different styles and colours of conservatory roof tiles available and this blog will help you to decide which roof tile is for you.
Types of conservatory roof tiles
We offer two different types of roof tiles, which are suitable for use as conservatory roof tiles or for any other similar structure, requiring the use of lightweight roof tiles. These are shingle roof tiles and composite roof tiles.
Shingle Roof Tiles
The first type of lightweight roof tiles that we offer are shingle roof tiles, often referred to as 'roof shingles'. These roof tiles offer the timeless attraction of low-profile shingles, which effortlessly enhance the aesthetic appeal and longevity of your roof. The roof shingles that we supply are called ExtraLight Shingle Roof Tiles.
The ExtraLight Shingle Roof Tile weighs less than 7kg/m², reducing structural load and making them the perfect lightweight roof tile for a conservatory roof. They are extemely robust roof shingles, capable of withstanding the harsh and extreme weather conditions that the UK is susceptible to. They are also easy to install and by covering 3.2m² per tile, installation is quick and convenient. They are also suitable for low pitch roofs, providing flexibility in their usage.
Key features:
- Versatility - Flexibility on pitch makes the ExtraLight roof shingles an excellent conservatory roof tile option for most projects
- Thermal Efficiency - Help to improve insulation, creating a comfortable year-round conservatory space
- Durability - Weather tested under the harshest conditions
- Certified Excellence - Meets ISO 9001, BS 5534:2014, and BS 15087:2005 standards, ensuring outstanding performance and longevity
Composite Roof Tiles
The second type of lightweight roof tiles that we offer are composite roof tiles . These are modern, sustainable and easy to install lightweight roof tiles manufactured from recycled polymers. We offer two types of composite roof tiles; ExtraLight Classic Tiles and Tapco Slate Roof Tiles.
ExtraLight Classic Tiles weigh less than 8kg/m², making them 80% lighter than traditional conservatory roof tiles. They are made from recycled plastic, therefore reducing their impact on the environment. The sleek and stylish design, projects a modern look and offers an alternative visual appeal, to traditional shingle roof tiles. They are suitable for use on low pitch roofs (as low as 12.5°), exceeding performance requirements for conservatory roof tiles.
ExtraLight Classic Tiles benefit from interlocking technology, which are designed for quick and easy installation, reducing labour time by 25% and eliminating the need for a double eave course.
Key features:
- Lightweight conservatory roof tile
- Interlocking technology - makes installation quick and easy
- Fully tested - manufactured to ISO 9001 standards and meeting BS 15087:2005, ExtraLight Classic exceeds UK and European standards with over five times the performance of conventional tiles or slates in EN 15601 tests
- Performance - high quality tiles with a minimum low pitch of 12.5°
- Cost-effective - coverage of <14 tiles/m², saves on installation time and cost
Tapco Slate Roof Tiles (Tapcoslate) offer a traditional slate aesthetic (composite slates), but with the benefits of a composite roof tile. Tapcoslate lightweight roof tiles weigh as little as 12kg/m², again making them an excellent conservatory roof tile choice. Tapco Slate Roof Tiles are easy to install, either on existing structures or as part of new structures, with pre-marked nailing and exposure guides, along with built-in spacers that simplify the process. Tapco Tiles are available in six colours; Stone Black, Pewter Grey, Chestnut Brown, Brick Red, Red Rock and Plum.
Key features:
- Lightweight conservatory roof tile
- Robust - Tapco Tiles will not crack, break or delaminate
- Low pitch - as low as 12°
- Easy installation - Tapco Tiles tiles benefit from pre-marked guides, easy to cut and built-in spacers
- Fully tested to BBA, UKTA and ETA standards, and has UKCA and CE marking, including fire rating, wind, driven snow & rain, and water absorption
All of the tiles we supply make perfect conservatory roof tiles; so whether it is the traditional look of ExtraLight Shingle Roof Tiles, the modern appeal of ExtraLight Classic or a combination of the two, that Tapco Slate offers, we have a conservatory roof tile for you.