Keeping your conservatory warm enough to use all year around

The reason that most people give for having a conservatory built onto their home, is that they would like a little bit of extra space. Whether you have a new hobby that is taking up some room, or whether your family is expanding, the space a conservatory can provide is invaluable in making a much more comfortable use of your home. It could be that the conservatory becomes your dining room, freeing up other space in the house. It could become a playroom for the kids. More traditionally it could just be a room for sitting and reflecting. The conservatory provides a peaceful sanctuary for those who want it. Away from the hustle and bustle of the road outside, it is usually quietly placed at the rear of the property. In addition, because it is the link between the inside of the house and the garden, it has the effect of bringing all the benefits of the outside, inside. A good conservatory is light and airy, and great for entertaining or for solitude.

Having established all these benefits- space, light and peacefulness, there is one thing that needs to be considered carefully when deciding on your conservatory, and that is how warm it will be. Most of us appreciate that a building consisting of a higher proportion of windows than walls will not have the same thermal properties as a room inside the house. The question you therefore need to ask is- when do I plan to use this room and what for? Once you know the answer to this it is easy to ensure that the conservatory that you build suits your needs all year around.

For those of us who do not thrive in excessively hot temperatures, a conservatory in the middle of summer will greatly benefit from plenty of opportunities for air distribution. So, apart from the door, ensure that plenty of window openings are also available. You may also want to consider built-in fans or air conditioning just in case the need arises. Tiled or stone floors help the room keep its cool at this time of year, and blinds can be strategically placed to keep the sun at bay.

In the Winter, a conservatory does not need to be a cold place. It is useful to talk to your builder as they will be able to provide useful advice on the building itself, ensuring the most effective thermal properties are achieved. One recent development has been the technical ability to add a new insulated roof to an existing conservatory, improving the warmth within. So any new conservatory can now be built to keep in the heat in the colder months. In addition to this, underfloor heating or traditional heating solutions can be installed.

The advantages of space, light and peacefulness, are unquestionable. However, a conservatory that is comfortable all year round is worth investigating. If you would like to know more about the conservatories that we offer, and the options we have for insulated roofs, then give our friendly team at Waterside Windows a call on 0121 706 9633.