10 Ways to Reduce Heat in Your Conservatory
On a sunny afternoon, a conservatory can turn from a peaceful retreat into the hottest room in the house. An overheated conservatory can become unusable for months at a time, and the fans or portable units used to compensate quietly push up energy bills.
Below are ten proven ways to bring the temperature down, from quick weekend fixes to permanent upgrades that transform how your conservatory performs. Thinking about upgrading your conservatory roof in Wiltshire? Get in touch with the team here at Alan Joy today
At Alan Joy, we have over 30 years of experience providing new conservatories and conservatory roofs across Wiltshire. Over the years we’ve taken on a wide range of services. Since opening our doors in 1995, we’ve earned the trust of our clients in providing a trustworthy service and a firm commitment to customer satisfaction.
Reducing the Heat
1. Install Solar Controlled Glass
Your first option is solar controlled glass. It has a thin coating that reflects much of the sun’s radiation before it enters the room, while still allowing light through. This paired with double glazing, significantly reduces heat build-up without leaving the room dark. It’s one of the most effective upgrades available and you can talk to our team about discussing glazing upgrades today on 01225 703 000 or in person at 541 Outmarsh, Melksham SN12 6NE.
2. Add Conservatory Roof Blinds
Blinds are the most affordable and easy way to keep the heat out to fit, and they can be whatever style you want. You can also us external roof blinds to intercept sunlight before it reaches the glazing. For most homes, pleated blinds fitted close to the roof glass offer the best of both worlds.
3. Roof Vents and Opening Windows
A good airflow stops hot air from sitting in the room. This makes opening roof vents to let rising heat escape a good move, while opening windows on opposite sides create cross ventilation that draws cooler air through. Combining both is one of the simplest ways to bring the temperature down on a warm day.
4. Apply Solar Window Film
Applying a window film directly to the outside of your conservatory is an ideal alternative if you’re not ready to replace your glazing. It reflects the sun glare, keeping you cooler for longer.
5. Awnings, Canopies and Sail Shades
External shading is the most effective way to stop heat reaching the conservatory at all. Retractable awnings, fixed canopies and sail shades block sunlight before it hits the roof or windows, keeping the temperature noticeably lower inside your conservatory.
6. Buy a fan(s)
Fans are one of the most affordable ways to cool your conservatory. Keeping air moving, helping the room feel several degrees cooler without any major changes.
7. Add Heat-Reflective Roof Panels
By fitting modern roof alternatives with heat-reflective coatings, you’ll cut solar gain while affordable. They’re a useful middle ground between a full roof replacement, offering better energy efficiency than standard polycarbonate.
8. Plants for Natural Cooling
Indoor plants not only provide natural shade, but they also cool the air slightly by releasing moisture. For proper shading, a well-placed tree or tall bushes can add an attractive relief from morning and evening sun.
9. Install Air Conditioning
For consistently hot conservatories, a split air conditioning will be the most reliable way to cool your conservatory regardless of the weather. It is the most expensive solution, but it works best. Team air con with an insulated roof and shading, and you’ll have the perfect temperature.
Upgrade to an Insulated Conservatory Roof
Replacing a glass or polycarbonate roof with a guardian conservatory roof is the most significant upgrade you can make. It dramatically improves thermal performance, keeping the room cooler in summer and warmer in winter, turning a seasonal sunroom into a space you can use year-round.
Request a roof replacement quote today to see what’s possible for your conservatory.
Get in touch with our team!
Call today for more information about a new doors, windows, garage doors or conservatories on 01225 703 000 in Wiltshire and the surrounding area, contact Alan Joy Windows. We give free no-obligation quotations, and supply and fit the best quality low maintenance windows, conservatories, doors, garage doors, new conservatory roofs, guttering and fascias at an affordable price.
If this sounds like something you’re interested in, get in touch today with the team here at Alan Joy windows. We provide leading window and door services across Wiltshire and surrounding areas including Bath, Box, Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Marlborough, Royal Wootton Bassett, Trowbridge, Warminster and Westbury. Call us on 01225 703 000 or contact us here to speak to our friendly team.
