Conservatories are great. They’re a welcome addition to lots of homes across the United Kingdom. This is because they provide you with an ideal spot for entertaining guests or just relaxing by yourself.

However, many people don’t use their conservatories in the Autumn time. There is no reason to leave your conservatory unused during Autumn and winter. In fact, there are a few tweaks and changes you can make that will allow you to enjoy your conservatory all year round. With that said, read on for useful tips and ideas that will save you money in the long run, as well as keep you cosy.

Do You Have An All-Year-Round Conservatory

Can you actually use your current conservatory all year? A few questions to ask yourself include whether or not temperatures become too hot during the summer months. Do you not use your conservatory during the winter months? Other questions include:

• Do you ever take a break from using your conservatory? If so, then why?
• Are winter nights too cold for you, that even a warm brew and a blanket don’t help?
• Does your garden face south or north?
• Can you feel draughts?
• When the rain comes down, is the roof too noisy?

The bottom line is if you answer yes to any of those questions, then you might need to transform your conservatory into an all-weather conservatory. The same goes if you find yourself not using your conservatory from time to time or during certain times of the year. There are various factors that play into whether or not you should invest in window replacement in your home or office. Don’t worry though, transforming your conservatory into an all-year-round conservatory doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.

How To Make Your Conservatory Usable All-Year-Round

You can completely transform your conservatory into one that you can use all year round. You can also make energy-efficient upgrades to it. There’s an array of tips that can help you manage the temperatures of your room, which will provide you with a good experience regardless of what the weather is like.

The Location Of The conservatory

The location of your conservatory plays a major role in how it collects and retains heat. If it’s south or west facing, then throughout the day it will warm up, but it might require additional ventilation to keep temperatures comfortable in the summertime. Ventilation can be achieved via open windows, vents, and doors.

Conservatories that face east or north lack direct sunlight, making them more vulnerable to colder temperatures. You can add insulation to keep the space warm. There are a number of ways to insulate a conservatory.

Walls

Conservatory walls need to be made with 50% glass in order to not be subjected to building regulations review. Plus, this is the least percentage required in order for a conservatory to be classed as a conservatory. Generally speaking, glass isn’t that good of an insulator, which can make it even more difficult to manage temperatures in a conservatory.

You can add a brick dwarf wall at the conservatory’s base. This will reduce the amount of sunlight hitting the exposed glass. In turn, not much heat should escape from it during the summer months.

The Roof

The majority of heat escapes through the roof. This means you should insulate your conservatory’s roof. You can do this with vents, which will allow the heat to enter the area when needed. When the heat isn’t required, then vents will allow the heat to be reflected.

If you’re looking for a cheap option, then you can consider getting a 32mm polycarbonate roof for your conservatory. However, the best option is a double-glazed glass roof because this is usually the most cost-effective option in the long run. Not only that, but it is one of the best energy-efficient options on the market.