When you choose a quality product like a Worthing Windows conservatory, which is designed to last, issues are likely to be extremely few and far between.
However, as with anything else, issues can crop up from time to time. Happily, with the most common things we see, there tends to be a straightforward solution.
Here are some of the situations you may just find, and, most importantly, how you can deal with them.
Temperature regulation
Is your conservatory starting to overheat in the summer? There are some quick, practical steps that will make it more comfortable. Fast growing tree shrubs outside will create natural shade, as will blinds. You could also try using a solar control glass.
Equally, if it’s too chilly to be comfortable in the colder months, see our blog on heating your conservatory – try to use a thermostat-controlled solution. Double and triple glazing will also help to prevent heat loss.
Too much brightness
While everyone wants their conservatory to be light and sun-filled, some people do find that, at certain times of day, their extension can become too bright. Again, there are easy ways to solve excessive brightness, including the obvious one of blinds. There are plenty to choose from, from Roman and roller models to pleated versions. You could also try using polarised glass, although this solution will clearly be more expensive.
Excessive noise
Glass is not a naturally excellent sound barrier. So it makes sense to go for the best quality windows you can find, and to consider investing in double or triple glazing. Of course, much will depend on your immediate surroundings and things like how noisy your neighbours are. Other things to think about include heavy thermal curtains and a solid, well-insulated roof.
Slipped roof panels
Conservatory roof glass and polycarbonate are generally sealed on glazing bars running the length of the glazing. A uPVC top cap is usually then fitted to the glazing bar, sandwiching the edges of the glazing and creating a watertight seal so that the glazing is held in place.
With time, uPVC cappings can occasionally lose their compression. And, as glazing material expands and contracts, a strain is placed on the end caps, which can eventually break. This means that the panels then slip down, creating a gap where rainwater can enter.
Talk to us if this happens to you. The solution usually involves pushing the glazing material back in its original position and maybe fitting retaining plates to stop the same thing happening again.
If you feel confident doing this job yourself, DIY end cap replacement kits are available.
Talk to us today about your conservatory. We cover everywhere from Worthing to Lancing, Goring-by-Sea and beyond.