Conservatory tips

 

There are many properties in the UK that have a conservatory attached to them, however, those were not necessarily built in the right orientation .

(South facing conservatories would work as a sun room...which is a device many cultures use to help reduce the heat loss in the cold months.)

When i first started working in the UK, conservatories were considered Permitted development whereas all extensions required full planning application. (This has now changed and some extensions, in particular circumstances, fall under PD )

In addition to the above, up to 30sqm conservatories ,subject to a list of criteria (which was often misunderstood by home owners), they would have been exempt from building regulations.

And hence, when people built them, they saw them as a cheaper alternative to an extension rather than a room that could become a permanently cold room with the power to create a real imbalance within their homes

This said, there are ways in which, subject to a range of criteria-as always, rather than demolish, should you have one, you might be able to adapt it to your needs.

Among other things you might be able to consider:

1. Insulating your roof and walls
2. upgrading the glass and or frames
3. adding shading devices (keep heat out) or curtains (keep heat in)
4. Bring plants into the space

Many conservatory builders can provide very valuable insight specifically tailored to yours

All this said, remember that if you plan to open up the wall between your conservatory and your home... Building regulations will be applicable and hence, seek advice.