Conservatories make great additions to most houses , giving extra room for entertaining , playing , or relaxing in . However , they ’ re often expensive to build and poorly insulated - so making good use of them during the great British weather can be a challenge . Tracey Jackson , marketing manager at Howells Patent Glazing |
said : “ While brick built rooms are always insulated better than a conservatory ( in the main ), the added appeal of panoramic views of the outdoors , and being able to let natural light flood your home is what makes them incredibly popular . But you don ’ t have to suffer in the cold . There are a few solutions to combat the colder months , and we thought we would share them with you .” |
Here are some top tips from Howells Patent Glazing , who have been in the glazing manufacturing industry for over 40 years :
START FROM THE BOTTOM It ’ s a well-known fact that heat rises - and as a conservatory roof is usually made of glass , that ’ s where they lose most of their heat . If the flooring in a conservatory is cold ( tile or laminate flooring ), consider adding carpet with a thick , quality underlay . Not in the budget ? Then consider buying big , thick or fluffy rugs - these will have the added advantage of being portable , so storing them in the summer months is easy .
BARRICADE THE BREEZE If the wind starts howling through a conservatory , explore and inspect the seals . Old , ill-maintained seals can erode and leave gaps for the wind to penetrate through . Often , it can be worth paying to have glazing re-sealed , or those who are of a
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‘ handy ’ persuasion can give it a go themselves with the help of a few online tutorials .
HEAT IT UP Don ’ t be afraid to invest in a heater for the conservatory . Whilst it ’ s perfectly safe to have a heater in a conservatory , take note ; heat escapes fast through the roof . To combat costly fuel bills , ensure the only time the heater is on is when the room is in use .
DRAW THE CURTAINS A conservatory is basically three walls of windows - so try dressing them like it . Often , hanging thermal blinds or curtains with a heavy weight can be the cheapest option for keeping a conservatory warm in winter . Draw them to keep heat from the heater and home inside , and open them to make use of the sunshine warming the room . This is an effective technique , and the more you can spend on great quality window dressings the better the insulation will be .
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CHECK YOUR GLAZING Single glazed conservatories are a bit like standing outside , but without the rain . Single glazed windows are unbelievably inefficient . If the budget allows , think of replacing the glazing in a conservatory with a more efficient option ; such as double or triple glazed or solar controlled glazing which keeps the temperature of a conservatory regulated throughout the year . Howells Patent Glazing are known for being a forward thinking manufacturing firm , and are regarded by many as one of the UK ’ s best glazing companies . Howells is extremely proud of its reputation and is constantly striving to develop the business further . Giving advice on how to take care of glazing is their speciality , and the company is hoping that in 2017 they will see a new wave of domestic clients that are keen to keep up-to-date on the advances in glazing technology .
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