Building your own DIY conservatory doesnt just add value to your home, real estate property investment-wise, it also provides a comfortable, charming respite for your entire household. However, it is common knowledge that conservatories tend to become too warm in summer and too cold in winter. This is especially true for older conservatories. However if you if you are willing to do-it-yourself, you can easily keep your conservatory warm in the winter months ahead. Heres how:
1) Check for drafts; keep it draught-proof.
Prevent heat from escaping through a draft in your conservatory by making sure that its window seals are in top shape. Use only high-quality sealants and also add DIY draft excluder (double-sided) or draft snakes underneath all doors to keep cold air from coming in and to keep warm air indoors. In installing window frames for the first time, UPVC is your best option.
2) Invest in quality glass glazing or specialty glass such as ClimaControl Aqua.
Glass for the windows/ceilings/doors of a conservatory is not a very good insulating material. Older conservatories typically have only standard single-glazing glass while modern ones have a much better type of double- or triple-layer glazing that helps keep warm air in. Special types of glass such as ClimaControl Aqua are always a good option when starting your DIY conservatory project so you can save on the money and hassle of having to replace your conservatorys glass panels just because it isnt able to deflect heat.
3) Install conservatory blinds such as Duette® blinds.
Installing blinds to keep your conservatory warm in winter is also a good option. Conservatory blinds add an extra layer of insulation to the conservatory, thus preventing the glass windows from absorbing and using up all the heat in the room. Duette® blinds have double-layered cellular functionality, hence they dont only keep your conservatory warm and cozy during winter; they also help keep your conservatory cool in the summer.
4) Warm up the floors.
Although most heat in a conservatory will rise to the ceiling and escape though the glass panels, some heat will be lost through the floors below. Also, cold typically settles on the floor, so if it becomes freezing during winter, the entire room will also feel very cold.
When building your own DIY conservatory, it may be wise to install, with your underlay, a layer of sheep wool in your floors for extra insulation. You may also want to lay additional carpeting, or simply a rug. Carpets and rugs function as a barrier for cold air that may enter the room through the floors and for keeping in hot air that may escape. Of course, having a soft carpet, too, adds a warm touch to the toes instead of just having hard cold flooring.
5) Add toasty touches.
Finally, you can put a few cozy, toasty touches that will add warmth to your conservatory space. Accessories such as pillows help warm up a couch (especially if it is made of leather), drapes provide additional insulation to your walls, and pops of warm-color accent pieces help set a warm atmosphere/ mood to your room. Candles can add a bit of warmth, too, as do DIY candle terracotta pot heaters you can easily learn online and make yourself at home.
Following these simple tips on how to keep your conservatory warm saves you both money and energy on buying expensive electric heaters, which will only lay unusable by the time summer months come. You will get to enjoy your conservatory all year long and who knows, it can now be a great venue for your next holiday celebration.