The new conservatory – more flexible and thermally efficient than ever

Thermally efficient conservatories

Thermally efficient conservatories now take weeks rather than months to construct. bringing light and space to homes and usually need no expensive architect’s drawings or lengthy planning applications.  Conservatories are now flexible spaces to suit both modern and traditional properties.

As you can see from this page, conservatories have moved on: Today’s thermally efficient conservatories come with a lot of clever design, materials and technology that means while still offering a lot of light, the thermal efficiency of these glass extensions is better than ever.

What’s more the designs are more flexible than ever. From solid walls to all glass, conservatories make a light-filled addition to homes.

Roof

The roof on a traditional conservatory or orangery is at least 70 per cent translucent. For the best thermal insulation, we would recommend a low-emissivity (low-e) Activ Glass roof.

Helping to reduce the variations in temperature associated with older, traditional glass or polycarbonate roofs, ‘Activ’ low-e glass helps cut solar glare, protect furniture from fading and keep heat in during on cooler days.

To keep it clean and clear, the ‘Blue’ coating helps break down dirt that is simply washed away when it rains.

Importantly, this type of glass roof offers wide and breath-taking views of the stars on a clear night.

An alternative to full glass is an orangery-style roof. This style adds a solid plinth between the windows and glazed roof.

As well as creating a different interior and exterior design, the plinth is a practical place to add down-lighters to illuminate the space in the evenings.

Windows and doors

A+ rated windows and doors will help keep a thermally efficient conservatory by keeping heat in when you need it.  They additionally minimise solar gain in the warmer months.

As an alternative to the half-height dwarf walls and glazed windows as seen in traditional conservatories, bi-folding doors create a room that flows seamlessly into the garden.

If you are able to take up the length of your conservatory? Bi-folding doors create a glass wall that folds away to create an indoor-outdoor entertaining space.  This feature is at its best throughout the summer months.

Walls

With a modern thermally efficient conservatory, there’s far more flexibility of design and that includes the walls.

Not all conservatory walls must be half or even a third height, in fact, some can be all glass, while others contain cleverly concealed heaters!

Whether you are looking for a clear glass extension or an orangery with traditional appeal, the Securahome team can help you create a bespoke conservatory to enjoy on balmy summer evenings and crisp winter days.