One of the most common questions we receive is: “Will I be able to use my conservatory all year round?” Many people assume that glass rooms become too hot in summer and too cold in winter. Older conservatories, especially those with standard glazing, often suffer from extreme temperature fluctuations, excessive glare, and harmful UV exposure. These factors can make the space uncomfortable and even cause furniture and décor to fade.
Poor-quality glazing, still used by some conservatory installers, fails to provide effective thermal control. As a result, many conservatories remain unusable for large parts of the year due to the unpredictability of British weather. When you invest in a glass extension, you want to enjoy it in comfort throughout the seasons. That’s why we developed an advanced glazing solution to ensure our customers get the most from their conservatories and orangeries.
year round conservatory use
Will I be Able to Use My Conservatory or Orangery All Year Round?
Yes, you will be able to use your conservatory or orangery extension all year round as long as you choose a superior temperature control glass alongside good insulation and efficient heating options.
New Generation Glass exclusive to Room Outside
We were the very first company to exclusively introduce the revolutionary solar controlled Wonderglass™ into the UK market from Four Seasons Sunrooms in the USA in 1999. This has now been developed further and we believe that our New Generation Glass leads the field today, with its far superior specification, reflecting heat and light back to its source to keep your glass room at the optimum temperature throughout the seasons. NGG offers unsurpassed solar control alongside outstanding thermal performance, making this the best product in its class. These temperature control properties combined with self-cleaning technology makes our glass perfect for the extreme demands of a room built entirely of glass.
Thermally Insulated for Maximum Comfort
Our glass incorporates warm-edge technology with a spacer bar that is up to 950 times less conductive than aluminium. This design significantly improves insulation, increasing internal temperatures around the edges.
The U-value (a measure of heat loss and gain) is less than 1.0, depending on the option selected by our designers. The lower the U-value, the better the insulation, helping to keep your room warm during winter. Our glass also features a specially developed Low-E coating and is filled with Argon gas between double-glazed panes to enhance insulation even further.
Heat and Glare Reduction for Year-Round Use
Our NGG roof units reflect up to 86% of the sun’s rays. This means that heat is either reflected or absorbed by the glass, preventing excessive temperature build-up during the summer months. Additionally, NGG absorbs almost all harmful UV rays, protecting your family and preventing your furniture from fading. No other conservatory roof glass matches this level of performance.
See New Generation Glass in Action
Curious about how our glass performs? Watch our demonstration video, where we use a heat tunnel to compare conventional conservatory glass with our advanced New Generation Glass technology.
Planning a New Glass Extension or Upgrading an Existing One
If you are considering adding a conservatory, orangery, or glass extension—or upgrading your existing structure—our team of specialists is here to help. We can advise on planning permission, recommend the best glazing solutions, and provide a no-obligation quote.
Contact us today to find out how we can make your conservatory usable all year round!
