Preparing your home for autumn? Take a look at your conservatory. Blake & Howes advise on and install conservatory roofs in Norfolk and beyond.
Summer’s over, the evenings are getting shorter and autumn’s arrived. Before the weather turns properly wet and windy, it’s worth taking a good look at your conservatory and checking whether it’s ready for the months ahead.
Start by looking at your conservatory roof. If you’ve noticed cracked or damaged panels, failed seals, staining or signs of water getting in, don’t ignore them. A small problem can become a much bigger one once the rain really gets going.
You should also check around the windows and doors for draughts. If the conservatory feels noticeably colder than the rest of the house, it could be a sign that the existing roof isn’t providing enough insulation. Traditional glass and polycarbonate conservatory roofs can make it difficult to keep a conservatory comfortable as temperatures fall.
Then there’s condensation. A little condensation isn’t unusual, but if your conservatory regularly feels damp or you find water collecting on the glass, it’s worth investigating what’s causing it.
Take a look at the gutters and downpipes too. Leaves can quickly build up during autumn, preventing rainwater from draining properly. Blocked gutters can lead to overflowing water and potentially cause problems around the conservatory roof and walls.
Finally, ask yourself whether you actually enjoy using the conservatory at this time of year. If it’s too cold, draughty or uncomfortable to sit in, that’s probably telling you something.
A modern insulated conservatory roof can completely change the way the room feels. At Blake & Howes, we’re authorised Icotherm installers, providing made-to-measure tiled and insulated roof systems for homeowners in and near Norfolk.
An autumn check could highlight problems that are still relatively straightforward to deal with. And if your old conservatory roof has reached the end of its useful life, replacing it could turn your conservatory into a much more comfortable room for the colder months.
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We transform conservatories into comfortable living spaces you can enjoy all year round by replacing outdated glass or PVC roofs with high-performance solid tiled roofs.
