Discover Bespoke Conservatories in Scotland

There are a few obvious benefits of installing a conservatory in Scotland. A conservatory with double or triple glazing, for example, can mean your conservatory is far better at retaining heat and making your conservatory better insulated than most people realise. Heat cannot escape as easily through triple or double-glazed roof windows or side windows.

If insulation is important to you, then another benefit of conservatories is that you can have central heating and ventilation systems installed in the walls or floor as you see fit. You’ll also enjoy:

• Additional living space
• More natural light in your home creating the perfect entertaining space
• A tangible connection between home and garden
• Added value to your home with Conservatories in Scotland
• Increased aesthetic appeal because there’s no denying that conservatories just look great
• Better security than expected thanks to Homeshield’s security features making conservatories safe and secure by design

Building regulations do not require planning permission to be sought in most cases for conservatories as they are considered permitted development. That means you can typically start your building project without needing to contact your local authority or council to seek planning permission. 

There are a few conditions that must be met for planning permission not to be required, however, including the following:

• The property must not have already been extended
• The conservatory must not extend over more than 50% of the garden area
• The roof must not reach any higher than the existing property roof (and must not exceed 4 metres, or 3 metres if within 2 metres of a boundary)
• The conservatory should not include any elevated platforms

If you meet these requirements then your home improvement project ought to be OK to go ahead. Your installers will be able to advise you on whether your proposed conservatory is likely to require planning permission, though. If you are unsure, you can also contact your local planning authority.

An easy method for ensuring privacy post-construction is to simply use curtains. These can cover most of the wall, blocking the view from the outside to whatever extent you wish. If you still want to enjoy the sunlight, then you could opt for sheer curtains or even blinds. This will allow for light to filter through whilst ensuring your privacy.

Another way to add privacy to your conservatory can only be done during construction or during the reconstruction of your conservatory. This method is to change the type of glass on your windows. Both frosted and tinted glass would be perfect for those who want a private conservatory, but do not want to have reduced light.

There is also another option to add window films to your already existing windows. Window films are thin, self-adhesive sheets that are applied directly to the surface of the glass. They’re made of polyester, vinyl and/or polypropylene. Be careful which type you want to add, however, as some film can greatly enhance the heat coming in from the sun, which may end up being particularly undesirable in the summer.

The last option we recommend for you is to add greenery to your conservatory. Conservatories were often previously used to house exotic plants and host social gatherings, so you can actually plant these inside your home. If you care for the view of your garden, you can strategically place plants in areas that will obscure the view, such as near a low fence, but leave you open to enjoy your garden views.

When hot, moist air comes into contact with colder surfaces, condensation occurs. In a conservatory where there are a huge number of cooler windows, condensation can be severe and widespread.

The best way to handle condensation within a conservatory is to improve ventilation. There are simple ways to do this, like leaving doors or windows open. Alternatively, you can have vents and extractor fans installed.

You could also try to add more insulation to the building. For example, double or triple glazing. This will keep the building cooler during summer, and hotter during the winter.

You could always entirely kill the moisture in the air by having a dehumidifier. This will pull in the moisture from the air and fill a tank with it. Of course, these humidifiers run on power and will have to be emptied regularly.

Conservatories in Scotland are often built with additional insulation options to account for the colder weather.