There’s something magical about the winter sunshine, with the low rays breaking through the clouds and causing beautiful reflections on the landscape. However, it can also be problematic, resulting in a glare that is hard to avoid if you’re driving, on a walk, or even in your home.
With floor-to-ceiling windows, there is likely to be lots of winter glare in your conservatory, which is why these tips might come in handy.
Fit solar control window film
Although it’s lovely to be able to sit in your house on a clear day and see the garden lit up by the sunlight, it can be a pain when the sun gets in your eyes forcing you to squint.
One of the best ways to get around this is by fitting solar control window film. This has reflective coating, which filters out the majority of the UV light.
It also reduces the glare from the sunshine, so you can sit indoors and watch your TV, read your book, or look at your winter shrubs without giving yourself an eye ache.
In addition to removing the glare, solar control window film protects fabric in the conservatory from UV rays, which can cause it to fade over time.
The film is also a good insulator, reflecting the heat inside the conservatory, helping to keep the interior warm and cosy. It is also effective in the summer months by reflecting the sun’s rays away, so it does not get too hot indoors.
There is a variety of finishes to choose when picking a solar control window film, from tinted to reflective. However, if you want something that doesn’t attract attention then opting for a neutral film is your best bet.
Opt for shade sails
Another option is conservatory shade sails, which are hung from the conservatory roof and provide shade from the sunshine.
This inexpensive fitting offers protection from UV rays, as well as reduces heat loss during the winter. The shades, which are easy to install and simple to clean, make it more appealing to sit in your orangery when the sun is low, as they help to block the sunlight out.
Blinds
For a more permanent solution, consider fitting blinds or curtains to your conservatory windows. They also enable homeowners to control how much light is coming through by being able to open them to varying degrees.
They can also make a conservatory feel warmer during the winter, thanks to the air being trapped between the curtain or blind and the window glass.
Therefore, you do not have to worry about feeling a little nippy in your orangery in the colder months, being able to enjoy the bright sunshine reflecting on the snow and ice outside in the warmth of your home.
Conservatory repairs
Before getting any work done, it is essential you check your building over to determine whether you need conservatory roof repairs.
This may be why there is unwanted glare in your room or you are losing heat unnecessarily. Without resolving this issue first, no blind, film or sail shade will help the situation.
Subsequently, it is important to make all repairs first.