Preparing for Winter: How to Get Your Conservatory Ready
If you have a conservatory, preparing for winter is essential. Keep reading to learn more about the necessary steps to take.
Seasons can change in the blink of an eye. Preparing for winter has never been more critical for your conservatory. Especially with the winter of 2022/2023 being a La Nina year.
Getting your conservatory ready for winter means that during the colder months, you can enjoy the additional space. Also, being able to bring some plants inside is a massive bonus for gardeners.
Also, having a warm day room during the coldest months is a fantastic privilege. But at night, without the proper winter preparation, a conservatory can bring down the temperature of an entire house.
Here are some conservatory ideas to ensure you keep it warm this winter.
Glazing and Blinds
One of the significant issues with retaining heat at night within a conservatory is that glass isn’t a good insulator of heat.
While double-glazed windows ensure the heat is retained during the day, it won’t at night.
To retain some of the heat generated during the daytime, it’s best to install some electric roof blinds.
These are motorised, so closing them at night can be accomplished by pushing a button. And if you are forgetful, you can put them on a timer.
And once it is installed, you will benefit from all the benefits of a conservatory roof blind. These include:
- Light control
- UV protection
- And heat retention
All of these benefits make installing a conservatory roof blind worth it, not just for winter.
Stop Draughts
Preventing draughts is vital to ensure that the conservatory warmth isn’t swept away in a gust of wind.
Draught-proofing a conservatory is a simple task to complete, but it starts by investigating the usual culprits.
Check doors, windows, and where the roof and walls of the conservatory meet. If you feel a draught, block it with sealant silicone or door attachments.
Think Flooring
Homeowners often forget how much heat can escape through the floor. Any midnight run to the fridge is a quick reminder that titles get cold at night.
If you have the budget to floor your conservatory with wooden, laminate, or carpets, it will retain heat nicely.
For those without the monetary means, throw down rugs to retain the heat.
Install Heaters
Most conservatories will have a heater installed. But if you’ve recently moved into an older home with these installed heaters, they might be outdated.
Installing newer heaters will not only help save money, but they will perform better than their older models.
When purchasing a heater, instead opt for an infrared unit. They work better than their convection heaters, which are usually installed on the roof.
Which isn’t the best idea as heat rises and will instantly escape. By installing a ground-level infrared heater on the floor, you’ll be able to retain the heat for longer.
All these ideas will ensure that your conservatory retains its heat for longer during the year’s colder months. But who will install a conservatory blind?
Preparing for Winter Is Easy with Skylight Blinds
Preparing for winter has never been easier with Skylight Blinds.
With over ten years of manufacturing blinds, as well as having sold them for 15 years, Skylight Blinds are experts in the field.
