Conservatory ceiling insulation and other upgrades to consider for 2018

Many people that we hear from have 30 to 40-year-old conservatoriesthat are in desperate need of an upgrade. If you're longing for a conservatory like the oneyou imagined when you bought your home – a usable and comfortable living space to enjoy with family and friends – we've got some suggestions that will help bring your conservatory into the 21st century.

New glass

Today's conservatory glass is much less susceptible to temperature extremes than older glass. Specially formulated microscopic coatings help to deflect heat in the summer and retain heat during the winter months. This technology wasn't available even tenyears ago, so if your conservatory is older, it could be time for an upgrade. Replacing aged conservatory glass with new glass means more even temperatures inside your conservatory for a space that's liveable all through the year.

Fresh look

Back when conservatories were at their peak – more than 10,000 were constructed in 1976 alone – most were simply glass boxes attached to the back of the house, with a basic white or aluminium frame. However,tastes have changed, and now it's preferred to have a conservatory that feels more like an extension of the home.

Start by painting outdated trim in a more contemporary, on-trend colour so that it more closely matches the rest of your house. You might also install bricks at the dwarf walls around the perimeter of the conservatory so that it blends with the exterior. Consider replacing corner posts in an all-glass conservatory with pillars to give the space a more permanent, elegant look.

More permanent flooring, such ascarpet or hardwood, can instantly update the look of your conservatory. A lovely hardwood or chic carpet not only adds comfort and style but also brings the conservatory more in line with the rest of your home so that it doesn't seem such a bolt-on.

Insulation

If you want your conservatory to feel more like an extra room in your home, you may want to think about treating it like the rest of your home.

Dwarf walls around the perimeter of your conservatory can be insulated to protect against heat loss in the winter, making the space more comfortable in the colder months. Insulated flooring will do the same, helping to warm the room and hold in heat when temperatures drop.

The most effective way to update your room is to insulate conservatory ceiling spaces. Glass ceilings are a traditional choice that can still be found on many older conservatories, but too much glass can make your space unliveable. Beating sun in summer, freezing cold draughts in winter and too much noise on rainy days are all common complaints. Conservatory ceiling insulation can change all that!

An insulated conservatory ceiling gives you the best of both worlds: the comfort and energy efficiency of a real room with the openness and views of a classic conservatory.