06 Oct How does Conservatory Roof Insulation Keep your House Warmer in Winter?

Conservatory Roof Insulation to Keep You Warm in Winter!

Conservatories are wonderful. but only in the spring and autumn, right? This is no longer true. Conservatories can be a wonderful addition of quality space to your home even in the height of summer and the depths of the coldest winter.

Conservatory roof insulation can take your seasonal conservatory to being a year-round space to enjoy in your home. We offer a variety of insulation options that will take your conservatory to the next level. Below are a few pointers with regard to conservatory insulation, alternatives, and how much you are really looking at in terms of energy savings.

How does conservatory roof insulation help?

By adding either a 32mm polycarbonate roof (the more budget-friendly option) or the expensive option of double-glazed glass filled with highly-insulating argon gas, conservatory ceiling insulation can reduce heat loss by as much as 50%.

As the roof of your conservatory is generally the area where you lose the most heat (as much as 50%), insulating it is an obvious choice. And while you may be thinking that purchasing and installing conservatory roof insulation amidst one of the most expensive winters we’ve ever faced in the UK sounds like a tough choice, think again. Adding conservatory ceiling insulation will save you money on energy bills in the long run.

What are some alternatives?

If roof insulation isn’t part of your budget just now, you may consider adding heavy thermal curtains or blinds, as well as soft furnishings and rugs to keep out the cold. Alternatively, some people opt to avoid using their conservatory at all in the winter months, keeping this area of their house entirely separate and closed off, thereby saving on heating bills.

Keeping an un-insulated conservatory open will quickly drain heat from the rest of your home, particularly if you’re also dealing with ageing conservatory windows and doors. And while this may be an option to some, it does also mean you’ll lose out on valuable space throughout the winter months.

How much are energy bills looking to rise?

According to the House of Commons Library, gas is set to increase in price by up to 141% and electricity by 65%. In other words, it may be the ideal time for you to insulate not just your conservatory but also other parts of your home, to help mitigate the rising energy costs.

As we noted above, adding soft furnishings and thermal materials to windows and doors can be an additional help and reduce heat loss in your home by an average of 15%. Statistics show that average gas heating costs will rise from around £63.02 per month to £87.72 – at a 50% savings in heat loss. Using the figures from an energy calculator [1], that increase would only come to an extra £12.35 rather than the original increase of £24.70.

Not convinced yet? Why not browse our selection of insulated conservatory ceilings or speak to our friendly team of experts. Db-Space team is more than happy to help you decide what type of roof insulation would best suit your conservatory and how you’ll be able to save the most money and energy this winter.