Home & Garden Improvements

One of the problems with having a conservatory is working out the best way to heat it during the winter months.  Some people will have a radiator installed which is connected to the rest of their central heating system and this does provide one solution, although it is not the most cost effective method.

Another solution is to have either water or electric underfloor heating installed when the conservatory is built, though it is relatively easy to have it installed at a later date.  Underfloor heating systems are also more practical in that they do not take up wall space as a radiator would. 

As a conservatory is considered to be one of the highest heat loss rooms in a house, it is essential that the heat output of the underfloor heating there is slightly higher than the rest of the house.  And as many people will opt for a tiled or laminate floor in a conservatory, it may feel even colder.  Underfloor heating reduces the chill that can be felt from these types of floors. 

With electric underfloor heating there are no moving parts and the electricity comes direct from the mains.  Heat is controlled by an independent thermostat.  Water underfloor heating requires connection to the boiler and thermostats to control the temperature in the room.  Water underfloor heating is a good option if it can be installed as the conservatory is being built.
 
For those who have an existing central heating system a single room underfloor heating kit is available and it is ideal for those who are thinking of adding a conservatory to their home.