UPVC Conservatories

Everyone loves the look of timber, how could you not? But what many people don’t realise is how difficult it is to maintain the material as once the weather gets hold it will commonly rot, warp, fade, and dramatically age. Even those au fait with the downsides of real wood still have affection for it which is why we sought to create a viable alternative to timber, minus all the bad bits. It’s called the ‘Heritage’ range and is directly based on the traditional 19th Century sash timber window, sharing a distinct likeness to the original offering but without the maintenance.

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For a door offering that’s completely out of the ordinary you can’t look further than a set of Bi-Folding doors as the individual door leafs combine to make one stunning contemporary door design. The way they open and close simply has to be sampled to be fully appreciated as they effortlessly glide across their runners with just the tiniest of effort. You couldn’t wish for a more remarkable addition to your conservatory.

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French Doors have a considerable presence on the continent where people tend to utilise them as a way of transferring themselves from their home or conservatory into the warm climate. Householders in this country have become equally sophisticated so you can now find a growing number of people investing in them for inclusion within their conservatory. There really is no more of a stylish way to connect an extension to the indoor and outside world.

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If your reasoning behind purchasing a conservatory is to provide your home with more space then why not make your home extension feel even more spacious by including a set of Patio Doors in the design. Each time you leave them in the open position, particularly when fitted adjacent to your garden, you will be astounded by how much useable space you have at your disposal. Every conservatory should have them as you’ll immediately realise.

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Not only will it provide you with the most stunning aerial views each and every time you get the opportunity to use your conservatory, but it will also add to the internal atmosphere by transferring in much of the light of the sun. It’s also exceptionally good at preventing rain, sleet and hail from causing a noisy inconvenience so that you can relax in much needed peace and quiet. So that you never have to go to the trouble of scrubbing up the roof every few months, make sure that you ask for self-cleaning glass to be added.

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Sometimes using your conservatory is all about getting way from things and having a little time on your own or with those closest to you. It’s nice to have a little bit of privacy when stretched out inside and you can give yourself extra privacy by asking that a solid roof is fitted to your conservatory design. The presence of a solid roof will result in the loss of some natural light but this can easily be overcome with the inclusion of roof windows and integrated spotlights.

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Traditional windows from the 19th Century were always painted and never stained which is why our replacement Heritage Windows are available in a range of traditional colours. You can mix popular colours, for example you can choose a Grained White finish externally but an English Oak finish internally. And why not consider matching the internal décor or make a decorative feature with your beautiful new window while maintaining the kerbside appeal.

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Our 5 Star Electric underfloor heating uses electric matting which is laid into a levelling screed and is fitted before the tiles are laid. Our electrician must make preparation for underfloor heating during the first fix (normally his first installation visit) and commissions the heating during the second fix (when he makes everything work). The heating system is also installed with thermal insulating backer board to increase efficiency and reduce running costs.

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5 Star Electric underfloor heating is more expensive than conventional heating systems, because it requires more materials and involves more labour-intensive work. If we compare a 5 Star Electric underfloor heating installation to a standard pressed steel radiator system (with no boiler) the costs on average are higher. However, once you look at features, such as designer column radiators or more elegant designs and radiator covers, the gap between the prices can be reduced. Also, 5 Star Electric underfloor heating takes up no room, is never unsightly and doesn’t impede the positioning of furniture.

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How much does 5 Star Electric underfloor heating costs to operate in the long run will depend upon the heat level you demand and how well insulated your new conservatory is; the glass you choose, the number of insulated fitted roof panels and the roof style will all impact. These are far more important factors than the cost differences between underfloor and other types of central heating.

It is essential that your new floor is insulated for your 5 Star Electric underfloor heating to have an effective and efficient output and the higher the quality of the insulation, the greater the impact on the overall running costs – investing in our premier base is prudent in the long run.

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5 Star Electric underfloor heating is generally believed to be slightly quicker, and therefore normally cheaper, to install than the warm water alternative. Electric system tends to be thinner and more manageable than warm water systems. In fact, for this reason, electric systems are normally the primary option for conservatories. Our normal electric system is fitted in the screed in the form of heating mats which are rolled out to cover the floor. It is also good to remember that 5 Star Electric underfloor heating can also be powered by renewable heat sources like heat pumps and solar panels.

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A water underfloor heating system can sit below almost any floor but is more complicated to install than electric, and more expensive. Underfloor heating offers an alternative to radiators in conservatories and many other rooms. Simply, a water based underfloor system is a series of pipes connected to your boiler which circulate warm water throughout the floor to heat the space above. Alternatively, you can connect the water underfloor pipes to a solar water heating system, air source or ground source heat pump. Whatever your connecting to the primary consideration, is the power source powerful enough?

The Energy Saving Trust says water underfloor heating is typically more energy efficient than radiators and therefore less expensive to run. This is because the heat emitted from an underfloor system is more evenly distributed than a radiator, and so the system can use water at a lower temperature. But how much you save on your energy bills over time will depend on how energy efficient your home is, the size of system, the room and how much you use your heating. The price can also be affected by whether the conservatory is near the heating system.

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Laminates. When it comes to 5 Star Electric underfloor heating for laminate flooring a carbon film system is installed along with insulation and a protective polythene membrane that allows the laminate to lay flat and expand and contract naturally. It’s worth mentioning that solid wood is not the best conductor of heat.

Carpet – If you have been in an apartment with thin walls or ceilings maybe in a holiday apartment, you will already know that carpet acts as a great insulator (for noise and heat), so the thicker the carpet, the lower the heat from 5 Star Electric underfloor heating. If you must fit carpet and underlay should it not exceed a combined tog (thermal resistance) rating of 1.5 – the higher the tog, the more pipes and cables you’ll need to install to compensate. Our advice is, don’t choose carpet.

Ceramic – Great for use with our 5 Star Electric underfloor heating because of their relatively high thermal mass, ceramic or porcelain tiles are excellent conductors. We lay with appropriate tile adhesive and grout that is compatible with 5 Star Electric underfloor heating and that allows for movement.

Luxury Vinyl Flooring – Almost as good as ceramic tiles when used with the 5 Star Electric underfloor heating carbon film system and a special heat pack boarding that aids thermal conductivity.  This is currently the must have floor which gives your new room that modern styling finish and when used with underfloor heating definitely gives it that 5 Star treatment.

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The worst thing you can do to waste your time, energy and money is to install 5 Star Electric underfloor heating and then cover your floor with lots of rugs that make it harder for the heat to circulate away from the floor.

Summing Up

A combination of both types of heating* within a home can often be the most suitable solution when adding a conservatory. Your boiler isn’t being put under excess load and therefore is not causing cold spots in other rooms around your home. The simply independent controls on the home 5 Star Electric underfloor heating within the conservatory gives the best, most controllable solution.

*Boiler fired radiators and 5 Star Electric underfloor heating.

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