Westbury provides advice on conservatory issues

Jonathan Hey, managing director of Westbury Conservatories, offers guidance for common conservatory problems.

Even with modern glass technology conservatories are still subject to overheating and the effects of cold weather.

This is due to the volume of glass and exposure to the sun.

But there are solutions: a tinted coating can be applied to the inside of the glass to help reduce UV rays (reducing fading of furniture and fabrics), heat and glare.

Blinds specifically designed for conservatory spaces work to insulate the room in the summer and winter months and can add a stylish dimension.

Opening the roof vents regularly works to draw heat upwards and release it from the space.

If Westbury Conservatories designs and installs a conservatory, it typically incorporates masonry to cut the amount of glass used.

The glazing that is used by the conservatory specialist is intelligent glass that gives far greater insulation.

Alternatively, external cane blinds could be used to prevent heat from entering the building at all.

Leaking conservatories is an age-old issue, but there are ways to reduce or eliminate the issue.

Some simple tips to help prevent leaks are to wash and maintain the conservatory regularly, including clearing out the gutters.

Specialist conservatory repairers can assist with refurbishing the conservatory and any leaks.

The key to preventing the issue when opting for a conservatory is to design and build the structure well, which means working with a reputable company.

The structure will be designed to prevent any leaking through the structure, via connections to the existing structure or through roof vents, which is the most common place for leaks.

The cost of a PVC conservatory is often appealing to homeowners.

However, with these come polycarbonate roofing systems.

Unlike traditional glass roofing, polycarbonate breaks down in the sun, loses its shine and crisp look and is noisy when hit by rain or hail stones.

The way to prevent this if commissioning a conservatory company is to choose a timber structure conservatory with glazed roofing panels that maintain their quality and create a brighter space.

The effects of the sun on bleaching a cheap PVC conservatory are irreversible, but to reduce the noise caused by severe weather PVC roof panels can be replaced with glass panes, if the structure can take the weight.

If the weathering caps on a timber conservatory have begun to rot and require repainting, replace them with aluminium so that the lifetime of the capping is greatly increased, which in turn will limit any potential leaking through the joints.

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