Hi All,
We bought a house a couple of years ago which has a wonderful extension / conservatory off the back of the kitchen (no door between). It also has a bedroom (flat roof) and en-suite off the end.
The extension / conservatory is brick built with windows and 2 outside doors (one either side). However, the problem we're trying to overcome is that the roof whilst having blinds is glass roofed (I imagine slightly tinted) and it gets too hot during the summer and cold during the winter. We're looking for some advice but all the companies seem to have their own preference. I've done a bit of reading and options seem to be:
- Put in under-floor heating and replace blinds with pleated blinds (like from Thomas Sanderson) to help with winter and summer - blinds would be a better closer fit than what is currently there;
- Continue with under-floor heating and replace glass in the roof with improved glass - likely to be expensive for any significant difference in temperature?
- Consider air conditioning unit / heating unit - for summer and winter;
- Install a ceiling leaving roofing as is - essentially fill the gap with insulation and plasterboard. Issues I have here is the cost and mixed reviews (can lead to condensation?);
- A variation of the above except clip-in insulated panels rather than full plasterboard. The other option here is solar film to attach to exiting windows;
- Put in an imitation tiled roof and insulate and plasterboard in between - probably a better option based on reviews but again potential cost?
Given the size of the conservatory and extension knocking down and starting again with a proper extension isn't likely to be feasible.
I'd appreciate any comments / suggestions on where to look for advice.
Thanks,
We bought a house a couple of years ago which has a wonderful extension / conservatory off the back of the kitchen (no door between). It also has a bedroom (flat roof) and en-suite off the end.
The extension / conservatory is brick built with windows and 2 outside doors (one either side). However, the problem we're trying to overcome is that the roof whilst having blinds is glass roofed (I imagine slightly tinted) and it gets too hot during the summer and cold during the winter. We're looking for some advice but all the companies seem to have their own preference. I've done a bit of reading and options seem to be:
- Put in under-floor heating and replace blinds with pleated blinds (like from Thomas Sanderson) to help with winter and summer - blinds would be a better closer fit than what is currently there;
- Continue with under-floor heating and replace glass in the roof with improved glass - likely to be expensive for any significant difference in temperature?
- Consider air conditioning unit / heating unit - for summer and winter;
- Install a ceiling leaving roofing as is - essentially fill the gap with insulation and plasterboard. Issues I have here is the cost and mixed reviews (can lead to condensation?);
- A variation of the above except clip-in insulated panels rather than full plasterboard. The other option here is solar film to attach to exiting windows;
- Put in an imitation tiled roof and insulate and plasterboard in between - probably a better option based on reviews but again potential cost?
Given the size of the conservatory and extension knocking down and starting again with a proper extension isn't likely to be feasible.
I'd appreciate any comments / suggestions on where to look for advice.
Thanks,
