Archive for June 2022

The idea of a conservatory is usually better than the final product. The problem is that most conservatories have a lightweight timber roof frame with polycarbonate sheet or glazing. Polycarbonate and glazing let 99% of light through, and you still get a copious glare with a solar coating. Worse, polycarbonate and glazing have poor insulative…

The problem with conservatories is they are not designed to be proper extensions of the home, lacking heating, quality insulation and a solid roof. It’s a shame because conservatories are meant to connect our homes to the outdoors, making our gardens accessible from within. But the combination of no heating, poor insulation and a glazed/polycarbonate…