POLL: Conservatory or extension?
Lexi Parkin
7 years ago
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Comments (121)I never understood why people don't build their conservatory for year round use. It's all about light and heat control. Automatic sun reflective shades along the roof windows will keep the room from overheating in the summer and even help keep it warm in the winter. Proper wall and ceiling insulation, double or gas permeated triple glazing will keep it comfortable year around with the right heating. Add a wee wood stove in a corner with a simply pipe chimney and you have yourself a lovely winter sun room to brighten your cold winter days. If you live where there is snow, even better. It'll feel like a wee slice of paradise....See MoreCan an extension be built next to a conservatory?
Comments (5)Yes if you can speak to them they will give you advice normally. Paying out for plans when you have no chance of success is a waste of money. What about a sun room or converting your existing conservatory to an insulated roof?...See MoreExtension / conservatory - upvc colour help!!!!
Comments (9)Thank you for your views Jonathon. So, when you suggest changing layout what do you mean? We initially looked at through our existing patio door having a door straight out to garden but decided this would limit space internally like you mention and also be a bit of a wind tunnel. So the design is through our existing patio/ a full wall to right , windows ahead and the external door out to the left (longest part). The dimensions are 3.5x4.5 with the shortest part out the garden and length along house. Leaving living room window on right open for light....See MoreGlass Box Extension/Conservatory
Comments (1)Hi, I've got a conservatory that faces SE and it does get very hot, not just in the summer but also in spring when the sun is low and shines directly in. It is lovely in there on the right day though. What I've done to manage the temperature is: kept the exterior-quality doors between the conservatory and the house so the house can be kept cool even when the conservatory is oven-like, the roof has a reflective surface to reduce some of the rays, the windows have both blinds and blackout curtains which I close on the sunniest days, the furniture is heat and fade resistant, plants have to be moved out on the hottest days. The above makes it sound like the worst room in the house but actually it is lovely so long as it is carefully managed. Good luck, whatever you decide....See MoreDamian Sheerin Architects
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