As energy bills rise year after year, it’s never been more important to have a thermally efficient home. When it comes to conservatories, or things like replacement roofs for them, a careful design is needed so that heat isn’t lost to the surrounding environment, and to maintain a comfortable temperature, whatever the time of year.

One measure of thermal efficiency is the U-value, which measures materials’ effectiveness as insulators. The lower the U-value, the more effective the material insulates, and this measure is good for conservatory doors and windows. This is something we’ll gladly discuss with you.

As well as being a financial consideration, thermal efficiency reduces emissions and carbon footprint, so it’s also an important environmental factor.

Some of the latest thermally efficient roofs also look extremely attractive, and often last a lot longer than standard types, offering yet another advantage along with the environmental and financial benefits. Not only that, but the materials are usually a lot more recyclable than older styles of roof tile into the bargain.

In keeping with what most architects recommend, at Worthing Windows we suggest choosing a thermally efficient roof if you are improving your conservatory, or installing a complete new structure.

One product we supply, from Ultraframe, is the hybrid LIvinRoof replacement, so called because it gives you the best of both worlds with a fully plastered ceiling and the possibility of inserting glazed panels anywhere within the roof.

Alternatively, the same supplier’s UltraRoof380 helps keep your conservatory at a year-round constant, comfortable temperature and creates a beautiful vaulted plastered ceiling inside – with a lightweight tiled finish outside.

Talk to us at Worthing Windows today about thermal efficiency for your conservatory. We’ve got the area covered from Worthing itself to Sompting and beyond, whether you’re giving your conservatory or orangery a facelift with a fresh roof, replacing your structure completely, or having your first ever home improvement built.