News: Why Glass Garden Rooms Outperform Conservatories Year Round Comfort Without The Compromise

Glass Rooms are a better choice than a conservatory for many reasons. A glass garden room offers an experience that a traditional conservatory cannot match. You will find that these modern structures ensure enjoyment throughout the entire year.

One of the main advantages is consistent indoor temperature, which means you avoid the uncomfortable heat you often get in older conservatories during the summer months. Glassrooms creates a flexible, pleasant, usable environment all year round.

The Conservatory Problem: Too Hot, Too Cold, Never Just Right

Conservatories built in the old style feature many glass roofs and walls, and they often offer very few choices for proper air circulation. This design, while allowing for natural light to fill the area, presents considerable temperature control challenges.

During the summertime, structures with extensive glass roofs and walls often experience a substantial increase in internal temperatures. This is due to the phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect, where solar radiation becomes trapped, leading to indoor conditions that can be 10–20°C warmer than what is generally considered comfortable. Even with blinds, heat builds up rapidly, making the space unbearable during warm weather. The big windows that cause overheating in the summer also lead to considerable heat loss during the winter chill. Without proper insulation, conservatories often become cold, making them less inviting. This results in either increased heating costs or the space going unused for much of the year.

Many conservatories often have less than ideal airflow, typically due to a limited number of small windows. This can prevent proper circulation, especially when a good breeze is most needed. The final outcome. The area is truly comfortable for a short period each year, which is not what was envisioned for a space intended for continual use.

Glass Garden Rooms: Designed for British Weather

Glass rooms manage to be comfortable to use across all seasons. We believe you will really see their quality and performance. Modern glass garden rooms adopt a fundamentally different approach. Instead of battling the weather with thick insulation and continuous heating or cooling, these designs work with natural climate control principles to create a space that adjusts with the seasons.

They help to establish harmony between the indoor environment and external conditions. This approach allows for a comfortable atmosphere all year-round. It's a pragmatic and intelligent way to consider building design. In cooler months, natural solar gain can help warm indoor spaces, reducing the need for heating.

On sunny winter days, a glass garden room can achieve comfortable temperatures naturally. This allows you to appreciate your garden views in warmth and comfort. When it cools down at night, infrared heaters offer warmth right where it is needed. This is much more efficient than trying to warm up a conservatory with poor insulation.

 These are some examples of glassroom installations that we supply and install.

North Facing Gardens

Never install a glass garden room on a north-facing side of a property, as it would always be in the shade. You will need an extension that includes insulation for that. Adjusting the airflow system ensures comfort during warm weather. A key benefit of glass garden rooms rests in their capacity for excellent cross-ventilation.

Glass Garden Rooms: The Flexible and Functional Choice

When you open large sections of the glazing on different sides, the airflow is quite good. This design allows for a comfortable atmosphere within the space consistently. Unlike conservatories with a limited number of windows that open, glass rooms present a different design. Full-height sliding or bi-fold glass doors offer the ability to open entire walls. The unit offers several opening panels, allowing you to regulate the airflow direction and its strength.

On warmer days, enjoy the flexibility to create a fully open-sided space, essentially transforming your glass room into a practical covered outdoor area. This means you can enjoy cool breezes and fresh air during warm weather, which keeps conservatories from getting too hot to use in summer. You can simply slide back the doors, and the glass room is then a welcoming, useable outdoor structure, offering protection from the elements.

Please contact UK Glass Rooms to schedule a consultation. We can discuss how a modern glass garden room might change your home.

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