Since it’s time for the cold season, you may have noticed that your conservatory is getting colder. And yes, we love coats and fluffy hats, but one place you don’t want to be wearing them is in your conservatory. There’s also a big factor that it struggles with retaining its heat throughout the seasons.

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Electrical Heating 

Investing in heaters is a great option if you want to increase the temperature of your conservatory but want to avoid any significant renovation work. The 3 most popular electrical heater types for a conservatory are the following:

1. Portable Electric Heaters – for a quick and easy installation
2. Radiators – Permanent source of heat! Radiators will be connected to your central heating system, which means that you can maintain a consistent temperature throughout your home. 
3. Underfloor Heating – Underfloor heating will undoubtedly solve your issue of a cold conservatory. Underfloor heating operates by distributing heat throughout a series of pipes that are installed just below your flooring, whether this may be wood, tiling or carpet. 

Install a New Roofing System

If your conservatory is built entirely from glass, then this could be where you are losing a significant amount of heat. There are plenty of roof options available, which one you choose depends on your personal preferences. Note that polycarbonate roofs are not good at insulating even when it’s new, so if you’re looking to make your conservatory warmer then we wouldn’t recommend installing one. 

Instead, go for a tiled roof option. Here are 3 benefits of installing a Supalite tiled roof:

1. Save money on heating costs
2. Roof system engineered and tested to meet all building regulation requirements
3. Extends your living & entertaining space

Double Glazing

Glazing is never going to be a perfect insulator but there are different grades of glass that can make a difference to how well insulated your conservatory gets. Depending on the age of your conservatory, it may or may not be fitted with double glazing. If it is more than 20 years old, then it’s likely to contain single-paned glass. This will be contributing massively to the heat loss in your conservatory. Investing in double or triple-glazed glass will significantly improve the room’s ability to retain the heat and prevent cold air from entering. 

Hang Curtains

Let’s be honest, curtains or even blinds add style to your conservatory. But that doesn’t stop with style, they’re also a simple way to retain heat and prevent draughts. Remember whatever you put up will still be there in summer. We recommend choosing a neutral colour that will work year-round.

Flooring Improvement 

Your floor space is probably the biggest surface area in your conservatory and will have a huge impact on how warm your conservatory stays. Wooden flooring is unable to retain much heat any heat it does hold is unlikely to stick around for more than a few hours. Along with the inability to stay warm, tiled and wooden flooring removes any heat from your feet, making the surface feel colder than usual. 

Once your groundwork is complete your only options really for improving your floor warmth further are:

1. Carpet
2. Tiles and underfloor heating
3. Lino or vinyl tiles
4. Wooden flooring

If you install a carpet then it really will be worth investing in suitable underlay, nice and thick and a carpet to match.

Takeaway

If you are considering extending your space by adding a conservatory, you must consider that the season is consistently changing, it’s better to be ready and practical. Consider turning old jumpers into draught excludes and laying them at the bottom of the windows and doors. Incorporate rugs into your conservatory flooring ideas. These will provide an extra layer of insulation, while also keeping your feet away from the cold floor. 

Liam