How to protect a conservatory from the heat

Protecting your conservatory from the heat is essential if you want to enjoy this new room in the summer. While it provides a source of comforting warmth in winter, the sunshine can make the space stifling in summer. Fortunately, there are solutions to keep the heat out so you can enjoy your conservatory all year round! Here are a few tips to help you keep the conservatory cool and avoid turning it into a hammam.

Solutions for insulating your conservatory from the heat

Glazing and roofing are essential components in the long-term insulation of your conservatory against scorching heat. Choosing insulating double glazing greatly reduces solar reflection. Sandwich panels are ideal for your roof, and work perfectly with a skylight. This provides insulation while keeping the room bright. Protective equipment can be added at a later date, which will further soften the temperatures in your annex!

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Roller shutters: comfort and performance

Customisable and available in a range of colours, integrated roller shutters allow your conservatory to adapt to all seasons. The air cushion between the shutter and the window protects against temperature variations.

If you're not sure whether to install electric roller shutters because of the higher cost or the real need, AKENA offers you the opportunity not to choose with its conservatory range EVO: the upgradeable conservatory that allows you to add shutters even after your conservatory has been installed! Electrically operated, they can be added after your conservatory has been installed.

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Adjustable sunbreakers: protection and aesthetics

Sunbreakers provide real sun protection for your extension thanks to their adjustable slats. Using the remote control, you can choose theangle of the slats and the height, just like a Venetian blind, to control light and glare. By regulating the temperature inside, you can keep the house cool in the heat of summer, while saving energy in winter.

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SageGlass® glazing: the alternative to roller shutters and roof blinds

If you dream of natural light without the overheating of a glazed roof in summer, variable-tint roof glazing is for you. SageGlass® glazing offers innovative thermal insulation.

This concept significantly reduces heat levels by reducing light levels. You can vary the tints at will with disconcerting ease: the glazing can be darkened or lightened as you wish. When fully tinted, SageGlass® allows you to enjoy the coolness of the room, even in the height of summer. Let yourself be enchanted by the view outside without suffering the stifling heat of August.

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How to protect yourself from the heat in the middle of a heatwave

Blocking out the sun to protect your conservatory from the greenhouse effect can be a challenge if your conservatory is not equipped with the above-mentioned protection offered by AKENA. But there's nothing to lose: you can lower the temperature by following these inexpensive tips:

Blackout curtains

Use thermal blackout curtains to protect against the greenhouse effect in summer and against heat loss in winter, and opt for a mattress-effect fabric made from cellulose wadding as insulation.

Interior blinds

Install interior blinds such as roller blinds, Venetian blinds or Californian blinds to block out the sun's rays

Anti-UV film

Stick an anti-UV film on the windows to act as a screen and heat filter.

Regular ventilation

Regularly air your conservatory early in the morning or in the evening. This will allow the air to circulate and bring in fresh air.

Ventilation system

Install a ventilation system to renew the air (ideally one opening in the roof and another downwards)

Shading the room

Plant deciduous trees around your conservatory, it's good for the planet and the shade will cool your conservatory down

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Air conditioning

Finally, if you're not planning to turn your conservatory into a winter garden (who hasn't dreamt of having a tropical greenhouse at home?), you can opt for an air conditioning unit. Reversible air conditioning cools your conservatory in summer and heats it in winter. This option, although highly effective, will be expensive in the long term and is by far the least environmentally friendly.

Do you need advice on how to protect your conservatory from the heat?

Creating a conservatory requires expert advice. Orientation, insulation, control of light gain, shading systems... these are just some of the issues that AKENA's technical advisers will discuss during an appointment at your home. Would you like to take advantage of this free advice?

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