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conservatory climate control
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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.
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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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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