06 Oct Insulate Your Conservatory Roof to Make it Usable Year-Round

Make your conservatory usable year-round with conservatory roof insulation – plus other helpful tips

For many people across the UK, a conservatory is a luxury to be enjoyed between spring and autumn, and in summer only when the sun isn’t beating down too much. Why? Because traditional conservatories weren’t made with the right sort of insulation (if any) to keep them temperate.

Yet the benefits of creating a year-round use conservatory are huge. They range from having an extra cosy spot from where you can watch and enjoy the garden to just a practical creation of additional space. Adding conservatory ceiling insulation, for example, neither needs to be expensive nor difficult. Below are a few tips for creating extra space by insulating your conservatory, so you can use it all year round.

Consider your conservatory’s location

If you’ve not yet built your conservatory, your first thought should be regarding its location, subject of course to the layout of your property. A north- or east-facing conservatory may not get enough sun to ever warm up sufficiently, making it cold and potentially draughty. A south-facing conservatory could easily get too hot in the summer months and might require extra ventilation to keep the temperatures down.

West-facing might be your best bet for year-round use. It should be noted that many conservatory owners still opt for a south-facing build, for the simple reason that they want the most sun. In this case, proper ventilation and additional furnishings such as blinds or thermal curtains are a good choice for keeping the conservatory usable year-round. A well-insulated conservatory roof is also a key point to consider.

Opt for conservatory roof insulation

Conservatories can only be classed as such if their walls are made up of a minimum 50% glass. Otherwise, they may be subject to review by planning and building regulations authorities. As glass isn’t the best insulator, you’ll want to insulate in other places. The best idea here is to add an insulated conservatory ceiling with added vents.

The most popular option we currently offer is one of our PVC-u insulated ceilings, which not only increases energy efficiency but also decreases condensation problems and the noise of rain. It works by reflecting nearly 95% of radiant heat from the sun back into the room during the winter months, while reflecting the same out during the summer. As such, a PVC-u insulated roof is cost-effective in the long run when it comes to managing the heat in your conservatory.

Additional options

Using a professional to install your conservatory is a good idea, as they will be able to pay extra close attention to windows and doors. You’ll also be able to ask them about the proper maintenance of these, ensuring a long functional life and helping you prevent future draughts or leaks. Adding blinds or thermal curtains inside the conservatory can also help to prevent heat loss in the cooler months and keep the sun out during the hottest times in the summer. Soft furnishings add an extra touch of cosiness, and carpets or rugs can offer an extra layer of insulation.

Whether you are planning to add conservatory ceiling insulation or just paying closer attention to the installation so you can maintain your doors and windows longer-term. DB-Space team hopes that we’ve given you some useful ideas. Adding thermal furnishings can really improve your conservatory and make it usable for longer, though nothing can beat conservatory roof insulation when it comes to a cost-effective long-term measure that will let you enjoy your conservatory all year long.