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Heating & cooling a conservatory - 1 Pages
Will the conservatory be warm enough to use daily during the winter? Definitely. In fact we have a conservatory here in our design studio that we use as a meeting room every day, all year round. It is an important part of the M&L philosophy that our buildings have a low environmental impact. This means creating well-insulated buildings that conserve energy wherever possible.We use double-glazed units of argon filled, low-emissions glass which makes it easy to keep the conservatory warm. The solid walls, framework and floor are all insulated too. Tight-fitting seals ensure that the room is draught-free. This all adds up to a building that typically requires no more heating per square metre than the house it adjoins. What type of heating should I use? >
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There are lots of options, and our designers advise our clients what will be most suitable. Open fires, radiators and underfloor heating can all be considered. At M&L we have our own trench underfloor heating system that is attractive, efficient, and practical for a glass building. How do I keep the building cool in summer? >
Heating and cooling
We design our buildings with plenty of openable windows and large doors on hinges that fold right back allowing air to move through the building in warm weather. Thermostatically-controlled ventilators are discreetly incorporated into the roof design to allow the warm air to rise and escape. Roof blinds are a wonderful way to control the temperature in a conservatory. They soften sunlight and at the same time create a private and inviting atmosphere. M&L produce a range of hand-made blinds with manual or electric operation.If further cooling is required a fan can be included that rotates high in the glass roof creating a soft breeze. Where necessary we can also specify solar-control glass. Air-conditioning is not usually required in Britain, but when it is necessary our designers can plan to locate it discreetly. Will I be able to use my conservatory comfortably all year round? Yes. Our buildings are designed to be used daily as part of your home, no matter what the season or climate. M&L have built conservatories in extreme climates from California to Norway - a conservatory can nearly always be a practical option as long as the correct heating and cooling requirements are considered at the design stage. >
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