How Do You Make Your Conservatory More Thermally Efficient

At Abbey Conservatories, we understand the importance of making your conservatory more energy efficient. Read on to learn more.

Introduction

When we talk to our customers about our conservatories, one of the key points is how to make them more energy efficient. The cost of living and expenses are increasing fast, so we understand how essential it is to save money.

Energy companies increase their prices during winter, so with this in mind, we will give you a few tips on how to reduce your energy bills and make your conservatory warmer. By following this advice, you will make a better investment in your home’s future, resulting in a healthier and happier lifestyle.

How To Make Your Conservatory Energy Efficient

Heat is lost through your conservatory’s roof, so upgrading to a solid roof will help alleviate this issue. Solid roofs are beneficial because they are fully insulated with airtight and watertight gaps. This will save money on repairs as cold air or leaks won’t come into your home.

Additionally, insulating the floor will increase the home’s warmth too. Installing electric floor underheating will help keep your home permanently warm. When heating the floor, you will boost your home’s energy efficiency by around 70%

Another way of making your conservatory more energy efficient is to upgrade your conservatory doors to double glazing. For example, uPVC French doors are ideal for this because they will help control the ventilation in your property. They have large panes of glass which flood your home with natural light, however when the doors are open, you will benefit from extra fresh air in the summer.

Will an Energy Efficient Conservatory Save You Money?

One way of increasing your home’s energy efficiency is to choose low emission glass. This will reduce your heating bills by up to 20%, freeing up plenty of space on energy bills.

In addition to this, it will help you save the planet as well, ensuring you will be protecting the environment as well as your finances. Adding energy efficient windows and doors will enhance the amount of natural light in your property, ensuring that you’ll be making the right choice on your conservatory.

Other Reasons Why You Can Make Your Conservatory Energy Efficient

At Abbey Conservatories, we believe there are many other benefits in keeping your home energy efficient. You will be able to tailor your home bespoke to your needs by selecting from double or triple glazing. A conservatory with triple glazing panels will stand a higher chance of keeping warm heat in your property. What’s more, we are a dedicated team who takes thermal efficiency very seriously, ensuring you will get a warm home.

But that’s not all. Your conservatory will be able to be tailored to your own styles and colours alongside hardware options and accessories. As a result, your conservatory will be tailored to your own unique personality, helping it feel even better.

Will Replacing the Roof Make Your Conservatory More Energy Efficient?

When you use your conservatory roof, feel confident that it doesn’t need any planning permission. The roofs that we offer include solid roofs, tiled roofs, and glass roofs. All these roofs give you a shot of natural light, ensuring plenty of warmth all year round.

Additionally, if your roof is old and dilapidated, it is worth replacing it with new windows. By doing this, not only will your home become warmer, but it will increase your kerb appeal instantly. Investing in a new roof will help your home become habitable in the process, giving it lower U Values.

Understanding U Values and G Values

Another crucial way of making your home more energy efficient is to look at U Values and G Values. We will explain them here:

U Values

A U Value is the measurement of how easy it is for heat to pass through your home. If your conservatories’ windows offer low U Values, they will be warmer in the process.

G Values

Alternatively, G Values are how much solar heat passes through your home. A low G Value is when less solar heat passes through. Similar to U Values, the lower the G Values, the warmer the conservatory.

What Is A Good Value For Your Conservatory

The typical U Value for the roof of a conservatory is between 1.1 and 1.7, which makes sure it will be warm in the long term. The lower the U Value, the warmer it is, meaning a conservatory with a U Value of 1.1 will help push the cold air back, enabling a comfortable temperature in the room. As a result, the homeowner will feel warmer in the long term. An important thing to consider in a conservatory is that it doesn’t rob light from your home, so you will still benefit from natural light.

Liniars Energy Efficient Profiles

At Abbey, we work with Liniar to deliver outstanding energy efficient profiles. The uPVC profile includes symmetrical chambers which minimise the effect of heat from escaping. The Energy Plus range in particular will help achieve a U Value of 0.8, lowering energy costs significantly.

Thermally Efficient Glazing From  Abbey Conservatories 

In addition to Liniar’s uPVC Profiles, we offer double glazing from Homeguard. This system consists of a 6.4mm laminated glass panel on the outside, alongside a 4mm inner panel to trap heat inside. As a result, you will benefit from a functional conservatory, that uses modern technology to keep cold air out.

We work hard to increase the energy efficiency significantly, giving you peace of mind and protection from the cold. As a result, you will benefit from a comfortable conservatory.

 

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We hope that this article has helped you understand the importance of energy efficiency and how it will keep your home warmer. At Abbey, we have many years of experience increasing the heat retention of your conservatory, so get in touch with us today to find out more.

To get free bespoke advice tailored to you, use our online contact form and we will get back to you straight away. Or, give us a call on 0118 956 6866. We look forward to working with you.