A conservatory is a relatively low cost way to extend your living space, providing a lovely light-filled room that helps connect your inside and outside space. However, in winter they often become so cold they are unusable unless you spend a small fortune on trying to heat them. The problem is that a room made of glass will usually be very poorly insulated, meaning any heat in your conservatory will be quickly lost to the outside. Fortunately there are steps you can take to improve the insulation in your conservatory, giving you a room that is usable all year around.

Walls

One of the cheapest ways to keep heat in your conservatory is by hanging thermal blinds or heavy curtains. These are usually easy to install, requiring no major structural changes, and can quickly and effectively improve the insulation in your conservatory. You can spend as little or as much as you like on blinds and curtains, but generally the thicker the material, the more benefit they will provide.

Roof

A highly popular and effective option is to replace the conservatory’s glass roof with one made of solid tiles. These offer much better thermal properties than glass, retaining much more heat. As everyone knows, heat rises, so a better insulated roof makes a major difference to the temperature in a room. It will also keep your conservatory cooler in summer by reducing the amount of heat getting in and you can easily add skylights to make sure you still have plenty of light.

Metrotile’s lightweight conservatory roof tiles are up to seven times lighter than traditional roofing materials. That means they offer all the benefits of a solid roof but without adding a lot of weight to your structure, perfect for conservatories which usually have minimal foundations which would not support a heavy roof.

Floor

People often overlook the floor when it comes to insulation, but it can be a major source of heat loss. Most modern conservatories are built with concrete floors which absorb a lot of thermal energy and can significantly lower the overall temper of a conservatory. Laying an insulating material, such as wood or carpet with a good quality underlay, over a concrete floor can cut out a significant amount of heat loss. Just beware when using carpet because any issues with damp can quickly cause damage.

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