conservatory climate control

[scotcat]

Hoping someone can help. I've seen a company that put a solid ceiling into exisiting conservatory roof space using plasterboard, its supposed to reduce heat loss in winter and control summer heat as well as reduce glare. Its an alternative to roof blinds. Has anyone had this done or know of anyone who has and how successful it was.
Many thanks in anticipation

[Count-A-Strong]

I would like to know how they deal with condensation build up in the roof void.

[buildersmate]

They probably don't, Count - they rely on the customer not realising the issue.

Scotcat - can you provide a link to the company then we'll comment on what they do.
But frankly if you are going to remove the translucent effect (by covering in plasterboard), you might just as well go the whole hog and convert it to a graden room / orangery - with a proper tiled and insulated roofspace (which will invariably require stronger joists than the ones you have).
Plasterboard alone is not a great insulating material.

[WILLWONKER]

A conservatory, or an exstension construted totally different, to start with one or the other, and then try and convert to one or the other, in my mind is madnes, and would end up in tears.

[madmaggot]

Most people make the mistake of building a conservatory either S or W facing; IMO best is either E or N facing. In any case it should have a treated glass roof which will cut out up to 85% of the sun's heat.
However, that's not much help to you Scotcat, is it? Sorry.

[scotcat]

conservatory climate control, Glasgow based company. Apparently leave a gap to deal with condensation. Thanks all for comments

[modeller]

I coverted a conservatory into a garden room 25 years ago and there are many problems.
You need to know what you you are trying to achieve. Just to do what you suggest is a waste of time and money. It is still a greenhouse on the back of your house .
The reduction in glare is minimal as the sunshine is still entering through the glass walls. The plasterboard will make little difference to heat loss in the winter, most of the heat you create will be lost through the glass walls.
Quite simply there is no easy answer . I eventually installed a proper roof and walls over the existing conservatory . So for over 25 years I have had an excellent room which I use throughout the year.
One last point don't forget the floor, that must also be insulated from the cold ground .