Do you own a "mystery room"? You know the one—it’s that glass extension at the back of your house. In July, it feels like a greenhouse, and by December, it’s as cold as a fridge.
If you live in Cheshire, you probably know exactly what we mean. Many of us have a conservatory that we only use for a few months of the year. The rest of the time, we keep the door shut to stop the draughts from chilling the rest of the house. It’s a waste of space and a waste of money.
But it doesn't have to be that way. At Cheshire Bespoke Conservatories, we’ve found a way to turn those "dead zones" into the best rooms in the house.
Why is my conservatory always the wrong temperature?
Most old conservatories in places like Alderley Edge or Wilmslow were built with thin plastic (polycarbonate) or basic glass roofs. These look nice, but they have a big problem: they can’t hold onto heat.
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In Winter: Heat rises. Because your roof is so thin, the warmth from your radiators escapes straight into the sky. It’s like trying to heat your garden!
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In Summer: The sun beats down on the roof and the heat gets trapped. This creates a "greenhouse effect" that makes the room sweltering and fades your furniture.
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The Noise: When it rains, the thin roof makes it sound like a drum kit is playing in your ear. You can’t even hear the TV!
The Secret: A "Warm Roof"
We recently finished a project for Michael and Heidi. They had a beautiful Edwardian conservatory, but they couldn't actually enjoy it. We replaced their old, thin roof with a Solid Tiled Warm Roof, and the change was amazing.
Here is how it works in simple terms:
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Super Insulation: Instead of thin plastic, we use thick insulation boards. This acts like a warm woolly hat for your room. It keeps the heat inside during winter and blocks the sun’s burning heat in summer.
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A Real Ceiling: On the inside, we finish the roof with a smooth plastered ceiling, just like the rest of your house.
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Modern Lighting: We add built-in spotlights so the room feels cosy and bright, even on a dark, rainy Tuesday night in February.
What life looks like afterwards
Imagine it's a freezing morning in mid-winter. Instead of keeping the conservatory door locked to hide the cold, you walk right in with your morning tea. It’s warm, quiet, and peaceful.
You don't need to wear a coat indoors. You don't need a noisy, expensive portable heater. You just have a beautiful extra room to watch TV, read a book, or have dinner with the family.
Stop wasting space
You might think about buying thick blinds or a bigger heater, but those are just "plasters" on a bigger problem. The only way to truly fix the temperature is to replace the roof with something solid and insulated.
A Warm Roof doesn't just make your house feel bigger; it makes it feel like a proper home. It stops the "icebox" effect for good and helps lower your heating bills.
Ready to turn your cold conservatory into a room you can actually use? Click here to get a quote and start your transformation today.