The roof is usually the cause; here's the order to tackle things in.
An unusable conservatory is the most common home improvement complaint we hear. It is rarely the frames or the floor — it is almost always the roof and the glazing specification above your head.
This guide runs through the causes in order of impact.
Old polycarbonate offers very little resistance to heat gain or heat loss, and it amplifies rain noise. Replacing it is the single change that makes the biggest difference to how often the room gets used.
Modern solar-control glass reflects a large share of solar heat while keeping the light. An insulated solid roof goes further on comfort at the cost of overhead light. A hybrid with a lantern splits the difference.
Roof vents and opening windows deal with summer build-up; a properly sized heat source deals with winter. Both are cheap compared with the roof, and both are pointless if the roof stays as it is.
Book a survey and we'll price the roof options against your existing structure.
They help with glare but not much with heat, because the heat has already entered the room by the time it reaches the blind.
No. If you value the light, modern solar-control glass or a hybrid roof can be the better balance.
Usually yes, subject to a structural check on the frames and base at survey.