A wintergarden glazed extension is the perfect way to give you more living space, whilst giving you a front row seat to the great outdoors, at any time of year. But what if it's too hot in the summer? We’ve got a few tips that will help you enjoy your wintergarden even in high temperatures.
The effective thermal insulation, clever ventilation concept and high-quality shading systems help to ensure a pleasant climate in your wintergarden, even in summer. In areas that are exposed or subject to extreme heat, however, it might be advisable to install an additional air conditioning system.
Solarlux wintergardens can be fitted with a range of ventilation variants that can be combined in many ways. The flexible opening options of the bi-folding door provide plenty of fresh air, and adjustable ventilation flaps can also be incorporated into the windows or bi-folding door. Both traditional roof hatches and sliding or tilting windows can be integrated into the roof area. Weatherproof roll ventilators enhance the effects of the ventilation system.
All your electrically motorised opening elements can be controlled automatically in response to the temperature, humidity, sunlight, wind and rain conditions.
Even with the best insulation, a glass extension can get very warm when the sun is hot. This can be fixed using our shading systems: Awnings provide effective shade on the outside of your glass extension, catching the sun’s rays before they hit the glass to keep the inside cool. Inside shading options such as blinds, pleated blinds, Venetian blinds and film blinds can also help to keep the heat out.
You can also combine wind and temperature sensors with a wintergarden control system to regulate the shade automatically, thus keeping the climate in your wintergarden pleasant.
The way your wintergarden faces is also important. If it is east-facing, the house will protect it from the afternoon sun. Plants that need to be kept away from direct sunlight will love these spaces. South-facing wintergardens get the most hours of sunlight – so you’ll need to make sure you have effective ventilation and shading options for the summer.
You can find more information on Solarlux’s wintergardens here.