Finding the Best Position For Your New Conservatory

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Conservatories can make a fantastic addition to your home however it is very important that you get the positioning of your conservatory right to be able to enjoy it to its full extent. Below are some tips to ensure that you choose the best location for your new conservatory possible.

North facing conservatories tend to be much cooler than south facing conservatories as they receive less direct sunlight. Therefore to ensure that you will be able to use your conservatory 365 days a year you will need to install adequate heating and insulation. By building your new conservatory from uPVC and double glazing will ensure that it is well insulated. There are also many options when it comes to heating such as under floor heating or you can connect your conservatory to your homes existing central heating network. North facing conservatories make great spaces to work in as the light and temperature remains more consistent throughout the day.

Whereas south facing conservatories will get the sun all year round which is particularly beneficial in the winter months as not only will this help to heat your conservatory but it also allows you to enjoy the winter sunshine when it is too cold to go outside. In the summer months south facing conservatories can get very warm therefore it is important that you install adequate roof ventilation, French doors and plenty of opening windows as this will allow you to let the air flow around your conservatory and keep it cool. You may also find that installing blinds on the roof and windows beneficial for keeping out the direct sunlight.

East facing conservatories will benefit from getting the early morning sun. This makes them the perfect place to start the day and enjoy a lazy breakfast. They are particularly well suited to early risers who enjoy nothing more than getting up early and reading a good book or the news paper.

West facing conservatories on the other hand get good sunlight throughout the afternoon and into the evening. In the summer they allow you to make the most of the sun into the evening when it becomes too cold to remain outside and therefore make the perfect place for entertaining.