EUROCELL PLC

High View Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire DE55 2DT

Tel: 0333 005 6525
Fax: enquiries@eurocell.co.uk

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Suppliers of: PVCu Roof lantern, coloured PVC Windows, Folding Sliding Doors, Skylights, PVCu Conservatory, Composite Doors, PVC-u curtain wall,

ABOUT EUROCELL

Eurocell creates sustainable building solutions for the trade of today, the homes of tomorrow and the environment of the future.

With its headquarters in Alfreton, Derbyshire, Eurocell is at the forefront of the UK’s PVC-U industry, leading the way in the manufacture, distribution, and recycling of PVC-U windowsdoorsconservatories, rooflightsroofing and roofline systems. Eurocell operates a network of more than 200 trade branches across the UK, where it serves over 40,000 tradespeople.

Eurocell distributes its products through a vast network of window fabricators, housebuilder partners and specifiers, as well as to installers and direct to homeowners offering  a range of PVC-U systems including windowsentrance doors, inline patio doorsbi-fold doorsconservatories and cavity closers

Eurocell’s commitment to providing quality sustainable solutions sets it apart, with the largest PVC-U recycling operation in the UK. It operates a closed-loop recycling system, collecting, reprocessing, and utilising waste to create new products. In 2022 alone, Eurocell incorporated 16,700 tonnes of recycled PVC-U in its operations, with windows containing approximately 30% recycled content.

Eurocell celebrates 50 years of supporting home improvement projects in 2024 and employs more than 2000 people in the UK. For more details, visit www.eurocell.co.uk, or follow their social media channels - FacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTube, and Pinterest.

Eurocell is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.

BIM Files: Eurocell offer an extensive range of BIM files which can be downloaded from our Technical Hub

Modus - The first fully integrated window and door system

Modus is the first fully integrated PVC-U window and door system in the UK, capable of producing eight different product types from a single system. It’s an innovative 75mm front to back dimension six-chamber design, the first to utilise dual material extrusion technology (DMET) in the UK. DMET precisely directs 50% virgin and 50% post-consumer recycled PVC-U into the profile simultaneously, with post-consumer material used only in the core of the profile, so finish quality and colour fastness is uncompromised. That’s why Eurocell can offer an unrivalled 12-year profiles guarantee for Modus.

Ultimate flexibility – 8 systems in 1

Modus is a contemporary architectural design with a choice of no less than three casement window sash styles – Standard, Slim Rebate and Flush – a style to suit every type of building. The Standard Sash option has a traditional PVC-U window aesthetic, which makes a feature of the window sash rebate, combined with slim sight lines thanks to the 55mm high outer frame profile. The Flush Sash option creates a distinctive appearance. Characteristic of traditional windows, it’s fully flush internally and externally yet offers class-leading thermal performance. The Slim Rebate Sash option creates a more contemporary aesthetic than traditional PVC-U windows. At just 7mm thick, the rebate offers sleek sight lines down the building facade, to complement current architecture. Internally, the sash is fully flush, for clean lines and a premium feel.

Modus reversible windows are the most energy efficient of their type in the UK and offer fully flush sash aesthetics. Bespoke designed hinges and handle complement the slim sight lines.

Modus tilt and turn windows offer a new stepped sash design, which goes one step further than Modus casement windows by creating a seven-chamber profile for maximum thermal performance. No steel or aluminium reinforcements are required and an optional third brush pile seal completes the high specification.

Modus French, composite and residential doors can be fabricated in a range of styles to suit the building architecture. Doors are available with a PVC-U low threshold to prevent cold bridging, which is Building Regulations Part M compliant with the addition of aluminium ramps (available separately).

Modus - Technical Performance:

High quality impact resistant white PVC-U extrusion utilising 50% post-consumer recycled PVC-U, producing a rigid six-chamber profile to BS EN 12608 and manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO 14001.

  • U-value performance of 0.7 for triple glazed windows, 1.1 U-value for double glazed windows.
  • Energy efficient windows, achieving BFRC Window Energy Rating (WER) of grades A+, A, B and C.
  • 12-year manufacturer profiles guarantee (White)

Colour options available:

We’ve extended the Modus standard colour range to meet the changing needs of our customers. In addition to this a further range of 30+ other colour options is available for delivery in just three weeks.

Standard range:

  • Black Ash woodgrain/White
  • Anthracite Grey woodgrain/White
  • Slate Grey woodgrain/White
  • Moondust Grey woodgrain/White
  • Irish Oak woodgrain/White
  • Golden Oak woodgrain/White
  • Rosewood woodgrain/White
  • Cream
  • White

Architectural range (Special order):

  • Quartz Platinum metallic woodgrain/White
  • Asphalt metallic woodgrain/White
  • Sapphire Silver metallic woodgrain/White
  • Anteak woodgrain/White

 

Logik - Window and Door System

Specially designed for ease and speed of fabrication and fitting, Logik features a unique, patented knock-in bead system. Ideally suited for new build or replacement windows, its 70mm front-to-back dimension enables the seamless replacement of timber frames.

The Logik profile system provides a wide variety of products, including standard casement windows, flush casement windows, tilt and turn windows, French windows, residential doors, and French doors.

Logik is purpose designed to make fabrication quick, simple and economical - with absolutely no compromise on quality or performance. It ensures your reputation remains as robust, watertight and reliable as the finished product you supply to your customers.

Logik is designed for improved aesthetics and clean sight lines, with its unobtrusive gasket line and slim profile. The profile features multiple chambers to enhance thermal efficiency and strength, and improve drainage. Available with chamfered, sculptured ovolo and and Flush styles in a range of colours, Logik window profiles add a touch of distinction to any home.

Logik features post-consumer recycled PVC-U in the central core of the profile with virgin PVC-U on seen faces. This ensures the same aesthetics and technical performance but with more environmentally responsible benefits for today’s discerning customers. It offers the same benefits but with more sustainability – at no extra cost to you.

 

Further technical information is available to download from the BPi Library or from the manufacturers’ own website.

AIR CONDITIONING UNITS Air Conditioners
ARCHITECTURAL Glazing Systems
ARCHITRAVES .
ARCHITRAVES PVC-u
ARCHITRAVES PVC-u Coloured PVC-u
ARCHITRAVES PVC-u Wood Effect
ARTIFICIAL GRASS Synthetic Turf
BALCONY Doors Bi-Fold (Folding/Sliding)
BALUSTRADE Fittings
BALUSTRADES Composite
BARGEBOARDS PVC-u
BARGEBOARDS PVC-ue
CANOPIES Barrel Roofed
CANOPIES Bow Window
CANOPIES Car Ports
CANOPIES Curved Roof
CANOPIES Door
CANOPIES Door GRP
CANOPIES Door GRP Period Reproduction
CANOPIES Door GRP Tile Effect Roof
CANOPIES Door PVC-u
CANOPIES Shelters
CANOPIES Walkways
CAPPING BOARDS PVC-u Roofline Refurbishment Applications
CAVITY CLOSERS AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
CAVITY CLOSERS Door Openings
CAVITY CLOSERS Insulated
CAVITY CLOSERS Insulated AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
CAVITY CLOSERS Insulated Cavity Fire Barrier Combined
CAVITY CLOSERS Insulated CHS Requirements
CAVITY CLOSERS Insulated Fire Rated EN 1363 60 Minutes
CAVITY CLOSERS Insulated Fire Resistant Building Regs Part L
CAVITY CLOSERS Insulated NHBC Approved
CAVITY CLOSERS Insulated PassivHaus Design
CAVITY CLOSERS Insulated Wide Cavity
CAVITY CLOSERS Window Openings
CEILING PANELS Waterproof Decorative Panelling PVC Panels
CILLS PVC-u
CLADDINGS and FACINGS See CLADDINGS EXTERNAL:
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL Composite Boards AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL Composite Boards BS EN 13501-1 Fire Tested
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL Composite Boards Lightweight Systems
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL Composite Boards Matt Embossed Coloured Woodgrain Finish
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL Composite Boards Through Coloured
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL Composite Boards Weatherboard
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-u
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-u BS 13245-2: 2008
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-u Coloured
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-u Shiplap
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-u Weatherboard
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-ue
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-ue Shiplap Weatherboarding
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-ue Shiplap Weatherboarding AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-ue Shiplap Weatherboarding Aluminium Trim
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-ue Shiplap Weatherboarding BS 13245-2: 2008 CE Marked
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-ue Shiplap Weatherboarding Lightweight Composite
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL PVC-ue Shiplap Weatherboarding Through Coloured Woodgrain Finish
CLADDINGS EXTERNAL Weatherboard
CLADDINGS INTERNAL Bathroom
CLADDINGS INTERNAL Hospitals
CLADDINGS INTERNAL Hospitals Surgical Facilities Operating Theatres
CLADDINGS INTERNAL Marble Effect
CLADDINGS INTERNAL Purpose Designed Printing
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC 3D Effect
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Brick Effect
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Granite Effect
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Marble Effect
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Matt Finish
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Plain
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Planks
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Slate Effect
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Stone Effect
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Tiled Effect
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Tongue and Groove Planks
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Waterproof Hygienic Decorative Panels
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC Waterproof Panelling
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC-u BS 13245-2: 2008 CE Marked
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC-u
CLADDINGS INTERNAL PVC-ue BS 13245-2: 2008 CE Marked
CLADDINGS INTERNAL Tile Effect
CLADDINGS INTERNAL Wet Area
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Architectural
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Coloured Foil Finishes
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Coloured Through Colour PVC-u
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Edwardian
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Gable Ended
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Integral Glass Canopy
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Orangery
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Purpose Made Bespoke
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Regency
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Reverse Lean-To
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Roof Lantern
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Systems
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Traditional Lean-To Sunlounge
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Victorian
CONSERVATORIES PVC-u Woodgrain Finish
CONSERVATORY FITTINGS AND FIXTURES
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems Composite Slate Tiles
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems PVC-u
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems PVC-u AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems PVC-u Modular Kits
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems PVC-u Orangery-Style Roof Systems
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems Slate Effect GRP Sheet Roof Tile Systems
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems Solid Roofs Tiled Roofs
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems Solid Roofs Tiled Roofs LABC Certificate Holders
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems Solid Roofs Tiled Roofs LABSS Certificate Holders
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems Solid Roofs Tiled Roofs Retrofit
CONSERVATORY ROOFS Roofing Systems Steel Tiles
CONSERVATORY WALL PANELS PVC-u
CURTAIN WALLING PVC-u Clad Aluminium
CURTAIN WALLING UNITS PVC-u
CURTAIN WALLING UNITS PVC-u Coloured
DECKING Composite Timber
DECKING Composite Timber Balustrades
DECKING Composite Timber Recycled Wood Polymer
DECKING Composite Timber Wood Grain Appearance
DECKING Composite Timber Wood Grain Appearance Weathered Wood
DOOR Canopies
DOOR FRAME Formers Cavity Closers
DOOR FURNITURE PVC-u Doors
DOOR SURROUNDS .
DOOR SURROUNDS GRP
DOORS DOMESTIC Balcony Bi-Fold (Folding/Sliding)
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking)
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) Aluminium
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) Aluminium Glazed
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) Approved Document L
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PAS23
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PAS23 and PAS24 Security Certifications
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PAS24
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u BS 6375
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u BS 7412
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u Coloured
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u Coloured Through Colour
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u Glazed
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u PAS 23 and 24 Security Certification
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u Secured by Design
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) PVC-u Woodgrain Finish
DOORS DOMESTIC BI-FOLD Multifold (Folding/Sliding/Stacking) Secured by Design
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE BM TRADA Q Mark
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE Exterior Front Doors
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE Glazed
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE Low Threshold DOC M DDA EQUALITY ACT
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE PAS 23 and 24
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE PAS 23 and 24 Kitemarked
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE RAL Colours
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE Secured by Design
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE Timber Appearance
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Composite .See Also DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE:
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE PVC-u
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE PVC-u for Off-Site Construction Applications AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE PVC-u for Off-Site Construction Applications Factory Installation into Wall Panels
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE PVC-u for Off-Site Construction Applications Timber Frame Applications
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE PVC-u with Side Screens and Window Lights
DOORS DOMESTIC PVC-u AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
DOORS DOMESTIC PVC-u BS 7950
DOORS DOMESTIC PVC-u Conservatory Element
DOORSETS Bi-Fold (Folding/Sliding)
DOORSETS French Casement
DOORSETS French Casement Secured by Design
DOWNPIPES . See Also RAINWATER PIPES:
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Driveways
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Threshold Drains
DRAINAGE GULLIES
DRY VERGE SYSTEMS PVC-u
FANS Ceiling
FASCIA Soffit Systems
FASCIA Soffit Systems PVC-u
FASCIA Soffit Systems PVC-u AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
FASCIA BOARDS . See Also FASCIAS:
FASCIAS Fascia Boards AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
FASCIAS Fascia Boards PVC-U
FASCIAS Fascia Boards Tudor Style Woodgrain Finish Polyurethane Boards
FASCIAS PVC-u
FASCIAS PVC-u AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
FASCIAS Textured Woodgrain
FASCIAS Ventilated
FENCING Composite Panels Recycled PVC-U
FENCING Picket
FENCING Picket PVC-u
FENCING Post and Panel
FENCING Post and Panel Composite
FENCING PVC-u Panels
FIXINGS For Cladding
FIXINGS For Concrete
FLASHING Tapes
FLASHINGS Lead
FLASHINGS Non-Lead Leadfree
FLASHINGS Self Adhesive
FLAT ROOF Waterproofing
FLOOR TILES Vinyl Luxury
FLOORING Composite
FLOORING Simulated Wood Planks .See Also FLOORING: Vinyl Plank
FLOORING Vinyl Plank
FLOORING Vinyl Tile
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic PAS 23 and 24
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic PVC-u
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic PVC-u Coloured, Foil Finish
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic PVC-u Coloured, Through Colour
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic PVC-u Flush Sash
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic PVC-u Open In
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic PVC-u Social Housing
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic PVC-u Woodgrain Finish
FRENCH CASEMENT DOORS Domestic Secured by Design
GARAGE DOORS ABS
GARAGE DOORS Double
GARAGE DOORS Side Hinged
GARAGE DOORS Up and Over
GARDEN Decking
GARDEN Decking Composite
GARDEN ROOMS Composite
GULLIES Bottle
GULLY TRAPS .
GUTTER Guards Debris Protection, Leaf Protection
GUTTERS Cast Iron Effect
GUTTERS PVC-u
GUTTERS PVC-u Cast Iron Effect
GUTTERS PVC-u Circular by Colour: Black
GUTTERS PVC-u Circular by Colour: Brown
GUTTERS PVC-u Circular by Colour: Cream
GUTTERS PVC-u Circular by Colour: Grey
GUTTERS PVC-u Circular by Colour: White
GUTTERS PVC-u Commercial
GUTTERS PVC-u High Capacity
GUTTERS PVC-u Ogee
GUTTERS PVC-u Semi-Elliptical
GUTTERS PVC-u Square by Colour: Black
GUTTERS PVC-u Square by Colour: Brown
GUTTERS PVC-u Square by Colour: White
HANDTOOLS Non-Mechanical
LOFT ACCESS DOORS Loft Hatches Insulated Fire Rated
LOFT LADDERS Aluminium Sliding
MOULDINGS PVC-u Finishing Trims
MOULDINGS PVC-u Window
ORANGERIES PVC-u
PANELS Acrylic
PANELS PVC
PANELS Shower Lining
PANELS Waterproof
PANELS Wetroom Applications
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC .
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Bi-Fold (Folding/Sliding)
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Bi-Fold (Folding/Sliding) AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC BS 6375
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC BS 6375:2009 Part 1
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Five Panel
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Folding
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Four Panel
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Glazing: Double
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Mobility Low Threshold
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Part L Compliant Document L
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u 40% Recycled
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Bi-Fold (Folding / Sliding)
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Coloured, Foil Finish
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Coloured, Through Colour
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Frame
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Frame Woodgrain Finish
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Inline Sliding
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Multipoint Locking
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Security Document Q Security Regulations
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Security PAS 24
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Social Housing
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Steel Reinforced
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Steel Reinforced PAS 23 and 24
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC PVC-u Three Panel
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Replacement
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Seven Panel
PATIO DOORS SLIDING DOMESTIC Six Panel
PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS Domestic Garden Buildings Steel Frame
PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS Domestic Garden Buildings Timber Frame
PROTECTIVE WORKWEAR PPE Ear Protection
PROTECTIVE WORKWEAR PPE Eye Protection
PROTECTIVE WORKWEAR PPE Gloves
RAINWATER PIPES Commercial
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u Cast Iron Effect
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u Circular by Colour: Black
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u Circular by Colour: Brown
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u Circular by Colour: Cream
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u Circular by Colour: Grey
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u Circular by Colour: White
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u Square by Colour: Black
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u Square by Colour: Brown
RAINWATER PIPES PVC-u Square by Colour: White
ROOF LANTERNS Aluminium
ROOF LANTERNS Aluminium Matt Black Finish Frame
ROOF LANTERNS Aluminium PVC-u Capped
ROOF LANTERNS Purpose Made
ROOF LANTERNS PVC-u
ROOF LANTERNS PVC-u Coloured Frame
ROOF LANTERNS PVC-u Self Cleaning Temperature Controlled Glass Glazing
ROOF LANTERNS PVC-u Tinted Glass Glazing
ROOF LANTERNS Pyramid
ROOF LANTERNS Square
ROOF TILES AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
ROOF TILES Clay Tile Effect Recycled Polymer
ROOF TILES Lightweight Recycled Polymer AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
ROOF TILES Lightweight Recycled Polymer BS 5534:2014
ROOF TILES Lightweight Recycled Polymer Greenspec Endorsed
ROOF TILES Slate Appearance
ROOF TILES Slate Appearance Recycled Polymer
ROOF TRIM Dry Verge Systems
ROOF TRIM PVC-u
ROOF WINDOWS Flat Roof .See Also ROOFLIGHTS:
ROOF WINDOWS Lantern Light
ROOFING ACCESSORIES AND FITTINGS See Also ROOF TRIM:
ROOFING MEMBRANES .See Also ROOFING UNDERLAYS: PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES
ROOFING MEMBRANES EDPM
ROOFING MEMBRANES Flat Roof
ROOFING SHEETS GRP Slate Effect
ROOFING SHEETS Polycarbonate
ROOFING SHEETS Polycarbonate High Light Transmission
ROOFING SHEETS Polycarbonate Insulating
ROOFING SHEETS Polycarbonate Multiwall
ROOFING SLATES AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
ROOFING SLATES Composite
ROOFING SLATES Composite AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
ROOFING SLATES Slate Effect GRP Sheet Roof Tile Systems
ROOFING SLATES Slate Effect Recycled Polymer AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
ROOFING SLATES Slate Effect Recycled Polymer BS 5534:2014
ROOFING SLATES Slate Effect Recycled Polymer Greenspec Endorsed Tiles
ROOFING SLATES Slate Effect Recycled Polymer Lightweight Interlocking Roof Tile Systems
ROOFING SYSTEMS Flat Roof
ROOFING SYSTEMS GRP
ROOFING UNDERLAYS PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES BS 5534
ROOFING UNDERLAYS PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES BS EN 13859-1 CE Marked
ROOFING UNDERLAYS PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES Cold Roofs
ROOFING UNDERLAYS PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES Fire Resistant BRE Tested
ROOFING UNDERLAYS PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES Fire Resistant BS EN ISO 11925-2:2010
ROOFING UNDERLAYS PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES Fire Resistant DD CENT/TS 1187:2012 Test 4
ROOFING UNDERLAYS PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES Fire Resistant EXOVA Warringtonfire Tested
ROOFING UNDERLAYS PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES Vapour Permeable Breather Type
ROOFING UNDERLAYS PITCHED ROOF MEMBRANES Warm Roofs
ROOFLIGHTS Aluminium Frame
ROOFLIGHTS Aluminium Frame Integral Drainage System
ROOFLIGHTS Aluminium Frame Thermally Insulated
ROOFLIGHTS Electrically Operated
ROOFLIGHTS Flat Hinged
ROOFLIGHTS Lantern Light
ROOFLIGHTS PVC
ROOFLIGHTS PVC-u
ROOFLIGHTS Roof Lantern
ROOFLINE Systems PVC-u
SCREWS Concrete Screws
SCREWS Fixing Pins
SCREWS Frame Fixing
SCREWS Timber Decking
SEALANTS Mastic
SEALANTS Mastic: by Composition: Silicone
SHOWER ENCLOSURES Wall Panel Systems
SHOWER PANELS Wall Panels
SKIRTINGS PVC-u
SKIRTINGS PVC-u Coloured PVC-u
SKIRTINGS PVC-u Traditional Profile
SKIRTINGS PVC-u Wood Effect
SKYLIGHTS Lantern Light
SKYLIGHTS Roof Lantern
SOFFIT BOARDS Coloured PVC-u
SOFFIT BOARDS Perforated
SOFFIT BOARDS Pre-Vented
SOFFIT BOARDS PVC-u
SOFFIT VENTILATORS Circular Soffit Vents
SOFFITS PVC-u
SOFFITS PVC-u AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
SOFFITS Ventilated
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Vent Terminals
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Components
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Domestic Systems
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Electric Systems
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Electric Systems Cable
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Electric Systems Cable Mats
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Electric Systems Carpeted Floors
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Electric Systems Foil Cable Mats
UNDERFLOOR HEATING Electric Systems Heating Elements
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES PVC-u 110mm Diameter
VENTILATION Soffits
VERANDAHS Aluminium
WALL CLADDINGS EXTERNAL .See Also CLADDINGS EXTERNAL
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas 3D Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Bathside Walls
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Brick Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Granite Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Marble Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Matt Finish
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Slate Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Stone Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Tiled Effect
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Waterproof Hygienic Decorative Panels
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Bathrooms and Wet Areas Waterproof Panelling
WALL PANELS INTERNAL PVC
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Wet Areas .See Also WALL PANELS INTERNAL: Bathrooms
WALL PANELS INTERNAL Wet Areas PVC
WATERPROOFING LIQUIDS Polyurethane Flat Roof Waterproofing
WEATHERBOARD Composite .See Also CLADDINGS EXTERNAL: Composite Boards
WEATHERBOARD Profiles PVC-u
WEATHERBOARD PVC-u
WEATHERBOARD PVC-u by Colour: Blue Grey
WEATHERBOARD PVC-u by Colour: Cream
WEATHERBOARD PVC-u by Colour: Green
WEATHERBOARD PVC-u by Colour: Grey
WEATHERBOARD PVC-u by Colour: Taupe
WEATHERBOARD PVC-u by Colour: Woodgrain Appearance
WEATHERBOARD PVC-ue
WEATHERBOARD PVC-ue AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
WEATHERBOARD PVC-ue Aluminium Trim
WEATHERBOARD PVC-ue BS 13245-2: 2008 CE Marked
WEATHERBOARD PVC-ue Lightweight Composite
WEATHERBOARD PVC-ue Through Coloured Woodgrain Finish
WEATHERBOARD Shiplap Panels PVC-u
WEATHERBOARD Shiplap Panels PVC-ue
WEATHERBOARD Shiplap Planks Textured Woodgrain
WEATHERBOARD Trims PVC-u
WEATHERBOARD Woodgrain Appearance
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Eurocell - Roof lanterns: All you need to know

September 2024

Few home improvements have as much visual impact as a roof lantern. But how practical are they throughout the year? And will you need planning permission to get one installed?

If you love the way roof lanterns look but you’ve still got a few niggling questions and concerns, this blog is for you. We answer all your roof lantern FAQ’s below.

What is a roof lantern?

A roof lantern, sometimes called a lantern roof, is a glass structure set within a (usually flat) roof to let light into the room below. With panes of glazing set in a frame to form a square or elongated pyramid shape, it’s a more elaborate alternative to a flat skylight.

The 3D structure isn’t just decorative however – the angled glass lets more light into your home, as well as giving extra ceiling height. They’re perfect for single-storey extensions, and work especially well in large open-plan rooms with limited light from doors and windows.

Pros and cons of roof lanterns

Let’s begin with a quick rundown of the pros and cons of roof lanterns. Starting with the positives:

Roof lanterns let in more light
Unlike flat skylights, the different panes of glass on a roof lantern let in light from every angle, meaning even north-facing rooms will appear much brighter.

They make rooms feel bigger
More natural light plus extra ceiling height creates the illusion of a bigger space.

They’ve got the wow factor
From the inside, you get a beautiful focal point and stunning sky views. And they’re equally attractive from the outside, adding character and design flair to even a simple extension.

Roof lanterns can help you save energy
Extra light, plus the sun’s warmth, could help you save on your energy bills.

They’re ideal for flat roofs and flat-roof extensions
They can also be installed along the ridge of a pitched roof, and added to an existing building or conservatory.

Then we’re onto the cons, and time to address a few common reservations:

Roof lanterns can be expensive
A roof lantern will take up a bigger share of your budget than a basic skylight. But thanks to innovations in materials, such as UPVC, the actual cost may be lower than you think.

They can be tricky to clean
Thoroughly cleaning the outside of a roof lantern is a job for your window cleaner. However, that might not be necessary – many roof lanterns, including our Skypod range, now come with self-cleaning glass – a special coating that reacts with sunlight to break down dirt and debris.

They can make the room too hot or too cold, and cause condensation
While this is a risk, it’s one you can minimise. Look for a low U-value, which tells you how well the glass stops heat passing through it. Since condensation is caused by temperature difference, energy-efficient glazing will help with this too.

Do roof lanterns add value?

It’s difficult to quantify how much value a roof lantern will add to your home. But estate agents and property experts agree that a well-designed roof lantern makes a home more attractive to prospective buyers and that can increase the asking price. Even if you don’t sell for a while, you may still benefit from greater energy efficiency and – hopefully – lower heating costs in winter.

So, how much do roof lanterns cost? As you’d expect, it depends on the size and specification you choose. Our Skypod roof lanterns come as ready-to-install kits, with the smallest in the range, at 1m x 1m, available at under £1,300 including VAT at time of publishing.

As for installation costs, Checkatrade reports that the average roof lantern installation cost in the UK could be anywhere from around £3,600 to £9,000.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern?

If you’re installing a roof lantern as part of a new build or extension it won’t need any additional permission.

In most cases, adding a roof lantern to an existing flat roof is a permitted development and won’t need planning permission, as long as:

The roof lantern doesn’t protrude any higher than 150mm from the existing roof plane.
The roof lantern isn’t any higher than the highest part of the house roof.
Any side-facing windows must be obscure glazed to protect neighbours’ privacy.
Any openings must be at least 1.7m above the floor.

Note that these guidelines are for houses – if you live in a flat, maisonette or converted home the rules will be different. If the home is a listed building, or in a conservation area, the rules will be stricter.
Roof lanterns and building regulations

If you’re installing a roof lantern in an existing roof, you’ll need to have it passed and inspected by building control to make sure it’s structurally sound.


The roof lantern and its opening will also have to meet the current requirements for thermal efficiency – that’s a minimum U-value of 2.2 for new rooflights in homes. Eurocell’s Skypod range offers heat insulation, with U-values as low as 1.0.


Do roof lanterns make the room cold?


People often wonder how well a roof lantern will cope with the extremes of British weather. Do they make the room cold? Are roof lanterns noisy when it rains? Are they prone to condensation?


While these are valid concerns, modern roof lanterns are cleverly designed to minimise heat loss, noise and condensation. Instead of draughty single glazing, they’re made with double or even triple-glazed panes. Frames are also constructed with thermal breaks – materials with low thermal conductivity used to prevent the transfer of heat between the interior and exterior of the frame.


With energy-efficient glass and proper insulation, roof lanterns are incredibly energy efficient, helping to keep the room warm in winter, cool in summer. Double or triple glazing helps to prevent condensation – it reduces the difference in temperature between warm air and cold glass, helping to prevent water droplets from forming. And it also provides excellent sound proofing, muffling even the heaviest downpour.

Where should a roof lantern be placed?

Roof lanterns are generally placed in the centre of the room to make the most of that natural sunlight. In a large open-plan space, you might use a roof lantern to help divide the room into zones – for example, by placing a roof lantern over a kitchen island, dining or seating area. You might also consider the location of exterior features, such as windows or bifold doors, and make sure the addition of the roof lantern is well balanced.

How long does it take to fit a roof lantern?

We’ve designed Skypod roof lanterns to be as easy as possible for your installer to fit. They arrive as a kit, with full instructions and the upstand included, and the most popular colour and size combinations can be ordered online and delivered in days.

A builder or tradesperson can create an opening in a new roof. If there’s a delay before the roof lantern is delivered, the installer will use corrugated plastic sheets as a temporary cover. Once your roof lanterns have arrived on site, installation can normally be completed in a matter of days. The roof covering material is installed over the upstand, before the roof window itself, and the final waterproofing takes place when the window flashings are fitted onto the upstands.

Are roof lanterns worth it?

A roof lantern is undoubtedly an investment, but the difference it can make to your living space is huge. As with any building project, you should research roof lanterns fully before making your choice. By learning about the advantages and the potential downsides, you can make better choices now and gain a lighting feature that’s as practical as it is beautiful.

Take a look at our Skypod roof lanterns, learn more about the technical specifications or get in touch to talk to one of our expert team. We’re always happy to answer questions and help you envisage how your space could look.

Eurocell - Conservatory too hot? Causes and how to keep it cool

September 2024

With plenty of natural light and views into your garden, a conservatory should be the perfect place to enjoy the summer weather. But some older conservatories have issues with temperature regulation which means it becomes sweltering as soon as summer rolls around. Instead of a relaxing retreat, your conservatory may become unbearable to sit in.

Below we explore some possible causes and show you how to keep your conservatory cool in the summer.
What we'll cover:

Why your conservatory is too hot
How to keep your conservatory cool
How to enjoy your conservatory all year round

Why is my conservatory too hot?

A conservatory can transform your home offering you additional living space to work, exercise or relax.
But you want to be able to enjoy it all year round – whether it be meals with friends and family, yoga or high-energy exercise, or as a place to read and unwind.

You’ll soon notice whether your conservatory has become too hot because it’ll be uncomfortable to sit in. Your pets will quickly retreat out of it, and plants may become dry, yellow and even die. Furniture, such as glass coffee tables, will be too hot to touch.

The general living temperature for your home should be around 19-22 degrees. Anything between 24-27 degrees or higher is probably too hot and could be dangerous, especially for vulnerable people and pets.

There could be a number of reasons why your conservatory is too hot. And if you’ve had it for over 20 years, the design and build could be to blame.

Here are some common causes of a conservatory that’s too hot:
Windows

Conservatories are designed with plenty of windows to let in natural light and offer views into your garden. But this can also cause a ‘greenhouse effect’, where direct sunlight radiates heat through your glass windows. The heat can become trapped inside your conservatory especially if there’s a lack of ventilation.
Poor insulation

In older conservatories, there tends to be a lack of insulation in the walls, windows or roofs. It may have deteriorated over time or wasn’t built in.

Poor insulation means heat seeps into your conservatory and increases the temperature. Insulation should work to either block or reflect it. For example, our structurally insulated panels (SIPs) used in modern conservatory conversions have consistent insulation throughout the panel and have a high R-value meaning they do a better job resisting heat flow.
No ventilation

Poor ventilation means hot air becomes trapped, causing an increase in the temperature and humidity. It might feel like a greenhouse or oven, and be unbearable to step inside.

If the heat can’t escape it will get hotter and hotter, and activities like exercising will only add to it.
Glass or polycarbonate roof

Older polycarbonate and glass roofs may have become worn down over the years causing the insulation properties or UV coats to weaken. If they have any gaps or cracks, more hot air can come in.
How to keep your conservatory cool

Fortunately, here are simple ways to stop your conservatory from getting hot in the summer.
1. Open doors and windows

If your windows and doors aren't facing the sun, keep them open to cool down your conservatory.

Natural air from the outdoors prevents hot air from becoming trapped inside your conservatory and improves ventilation, especially in the morning and evening when the temperature is cooler. Techniques like cross ventilation, where you open opposite windows in your conservatory, allow fresh air to circulate through and cool the room.

Consider installing roof windows or vents for better ventilation.
2. Air conditioning

An air conditioning unit absorbs hot air in your conservatory and blows in cooler air. It’s a reliable way to cool down your conservatory and it even reduces humidity and promotes better air quality. However, air conditioning units can be quite costly depending on the model. A standing unit costs around £200 and more comprehensive wall-mounted units can set you back up to £1,500.

If you’re on a budget, a standing fan can circulate air within your conservatory or a roof fan circulates it more evenly and saves you space.
3. Conservatory cooling film

Applying a high-quality conservatory cooling film to your glass windows or roof can help to regulate the temperature. The film should reflect the sun and UV light away from your conservatory, while still letting in plenty of natural light and reducing glare.

Conservatory cooling films are especially helpful for south-facing conservatories where the sunlight hits the windows directly. It's also a cost-effective option, with the film available for around £10.
4. Do blinds keep a conservatory cool?

Blinds and curtains block out sun in a conservatory and offer privacy. You can get blinds specially designed for conservatories with reflective properties that stop sunlight from entering and causing furnishings to fade.

Roller blinds are effective at blocking out sunlight and venetian blinds do well at reducing heat build-up as they can be angled up or down to direct the heat. It’s best to open blinds when it's cooler, and keep them closed from 11am to 3pm which tends to be the hottest part of the day.
5. The best flooring for a very hot conservatory

To stop your conservatory getting too hot, choose a floor material that’s heat resistant and easy to clean. If a conservatory gets too hot, your flooring can fade, warp or crack and absorb heat, increasing the temperature and making it unbearable to walk on. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are a good option because they’re easy to clean and generally heat resistant. Avoid solid wood because it expands and contracts in the heat, and carpet because it can fade in the sunlight.
6. Colour scheme

A simple change to your conservatory colour scheme could help with temperature regulation. Dark wall and furnishing shades will absorb and radiate heat, so opt for lighter colours that do better at reflecting it. Also consider buying furniture specifically designed for your conservatory.

One material to avoid is leather. Whether opting for chairs or a sofa, leather is a no-go- because it becomes hot very quickly – think of leather car seats.
7. Double-glazing

Older conservatories may have single-glazed windows increasing the chance of your conservatory becoming too hot. Double-glazed windows are designed with two panels that have a built-in gap to prevent heat from entering.

They are also energy efficient and have better insulation properties to help regulate the temperature and reduce reliance on fans or air conditioning, which can save you cooling costs. Eurocell’s uPVC windows are specially designed to keep buildings cool in the summer with U-values as low as 0.8.
8. Roof replacement

A well-designed conservatory can be a stand-out feature in your home and offer plenty of extra living space. The summer weather should add to it, not spoil it.

A conservatory roof replacement can solve the too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter conundrum that older conservatories face. Opt for a tiled roof over a polycarbonate or glass one, as it does a better job at insulation and energy efficiency.

Eurocell’s Equinox Tiled Roof System is fully insulated, helping to keep the hot air out in the summer. It’s also energy efficient with U-values as low as 0.15. While a roof replacement sounds daunting, it’s designed to be easily fitted with minimal mess and hassle.

The roof can be fitted onto any conservatory as long as it can handle the load – your Eurocell installer will conduct a survey to be sure. You can choose to add a roof window to improve ventilation and introduce more natural light too, or go for the Equinox Vega, which includes glazed panels helping to create a brighter space.

The tiles are available in a range of materials and 16 shades to complement your home. Not only that, the composite slate and steel tiles come with a 40-year guarantee, and the Envirotile and Slateskin tiles with a 25-year guarantee. They are weather and impact resistant to withstand heavy rain, snow or sunlight and combat condensation.
Enjoy your conservatory all year round

If your old conservatory is beyond repair, a modern conservatory conversion could transform it into a functional space all year round.

Keeping your existing base, SIP panels are manufactured off-site to your specification and then fitted in just two weeks with minimal mess and disruption. The panels are fully insulated to block hot air and sunlight from seeping in, and the tiled roof is energy efficient helping you to keep energy costs and usage down.

You also get A-rated windows and doors in your EurXtension, so you can make the most of the natural light and reduce heat gain in the summer.

Find out how a EurXtension keeps your conservatory cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

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