Is your conservatory 2 hot 2 handle? We can help!

We get so many calls for help from customers who are simply fed up with the sweltering temperatures inside their conservatories during the summer months. All that glass, with the sun beating down – it's no wonder that many of us treat our conservatories as glorified storage spaces. You can't really use them as additional living space, can you?

You may be surprised to learn that it’s possible to have a conservatory that's lovely and comfortable all year round, warm in the winter and cool in the summer – the perfect place to gather with friends and loved ones or to enjoy a good book and a garden view.

If you have a conservatory that’s too hot to handle, these tips may help to keep yours cool.

Conservatory blinds or awnings

Conservatory blinds are typically installed on the interior windows to help block out sunlight, whilst awnings are installed on the conservatory exterior to help shade windows from direct rays. Conservatory blinds and awnings come in a range of styles and colours, so they can be matched to suit your décor.They provide some privacy and can even help protect your flooring and furniture from fading due to prolonged sun exposure.

As for cooling in the summer months, however, blinds or awnings will only provide minimal relief. They certainly help reduce glare and block out direct sunlight, but they do not allow for the release of heat or air circulation that will help cool the space.

Window film

Conservatory window film is a fairly affordable way to help keep your conservatory cooler in summer. These adhesive films cling to windows, helping to block out UV rays and reflecting heat away so that your conservatory won't get as hot as it would if the windows were unprotected. If you have a supplemental cooling system, window films can help air conditioning work more effectively for lower running costs.

Air conditioning

If you've got the budget for it, an air conditioning unit installed in your conservatory is perhaps the most effective way to ensure a cool room. However, glass is still a poor insulator, and even with a top-of-the-line system, you won't get the best performance unless your conservatory is properly insulated.

Conservatory roof insulation can dramatically improve the efficiency and function of air conditioning by reducing the amount of heat that enters the conservatory in the first place and preventing the escape of cool air. Your conservatory will be more comfortable and usable year-round, and your utility costs willbe much lower.

Conservatory ceiling insulation

By far the most beneficial improvement that you can make, conservatory ceiling insulation ensures maximum comfort all year long. On its own, an insulated roof blocks heat, helps cool air to circulate, and cuts down on the direct sunlight beating into the room. When used in conjunction with another cooling method, you get a conservatory that you can use comfortably all summer.