Solar Control Film is an extremely effective new way of insulating your conservatory. The film is easy to install, leaving you with more time to focus on other aspects of your conservatory. Furthermore, UPVC solar control film is relatively cheap, too, compared with comparative options. 

Solar control film works in a similar way to tinted car windows. It makes your conservatory's windows darker, which reduces the amount of glare and heat that emanates from the sunlight. The solar film has a mirror-like finish, which combines with the tint to create an efficient heat and glare-reducing material.

As the windows are darker, you have the added benefit of privacy during the daytime, as it is harder for those on the outside to see in.

If you're looking to control the amount of heat that makes it into your conservatory during the summer, window film lets you keep it sunny inside without the scolding temperatures. This is an increasingly popular option as it is affordable, simple to install, and fits in nicely with your conservatory, keeping that garden feel. 

Solar window coverings are very flexible. They can be applied to patio doors, glass conservatory roofs, windows, or any smooth glass surface. It can support single-paned glass, double glazed units and laminated glass.

Solar window coverings are very flexible. They can be applied to patio doors, glass conservatory roofs, windows, or any smooth glass surface. It can support single-paned glass, double glazed units and laminated glass.

However, you must make sure you check the compatibility of the film first, as some darker films do not work well with double glazed units when toughened glass isn't used. DIY homeowners will be happy to know that applying solar control film is easily doable for non-professionals.

Firstly, you must make sure the glass is as clean as possible, free of paint, dirt and specs of anything you wouldn't want to see under the film. After that, the adhesive side of the solar film, as well as the glass, needs to be sprayed with a cleaning solution

Once the window film is on the glass, you will need to squeeze any water from underneath the window film using a squeegee.

Many people disregard their conservatory during the summer, as its greenhouse-like heating effect makes it an uncomfortable room to stay in. However, by combining aluminium foil with thermal wadding, you can solve the problem easily.

The materials can effectively emit and absorb heat during the warmer months. The thermal wadding can absorb heat through its air pockets, which traps the heat and insulates your conservatory. Similar to Solar control film, aluminium foil and thermal wadding offer a cheap and practical way to insulate your conservatory.

 Aluminium foil doesn't significantly degrade over time like other materials, making it suitable for those who don't like spending a lot of time on DIY work. The foil comes in rolls, so you only need to order according to how much you need, saving money. 

In some cases, you may be looking for a long term solution to your conservatory roof insulation needs. You can have your conservatory roof removed completely and replaced with a fully functioning roof that integrates easily with the rest of your property.

Whilst expensive compared to alternative options, a replacement conservatory roof guarantees significantly better insulation all year round. It also makes the conservatory look like it was built with the house instead of just an addition.

However, those looking for an open-plan, 'gardeny' aesthetic might be uninterested in this option.

Ceiling blinds are an effective and cheap way of insulating a conservatory. You can install them yourself along the roof, and you're able to open and close them whenever you need.

Ceiling blinds protect you well against the sun's rays in the summer whilst allowing you to keep that classic sunny ambience and natural light in the room that all conservatory owners love.

Additionally, the blinds could help preserve heat during the winter, as they will block some of the hot air from escaping. As expected, installing ceiling blinds is easy and fast. No risks are being introduced with ceiling blinds compared to other insulation methods, which may require glazing bars being drilled or additional weight to be added to the roof.

The only important factor to consider is fire safety. By adding ceiling blinds, you are adding a flammable material that would easily help a fire spread due to the length of the blinds. However, in most cases, this won't be an issue.