Busting some conservatory myths!
Posted on 9th May 2025 at 09:31
Where do they even come from?
You wouldn’t think the humble conservatory would enter folklore. They seem such a straightforward and easy-to-comprehend structure. Yet we often come across weird little misnomers and anecdotes about the humble conservatory that just don’t make sense.
So, like the Myth Busters on the telly, we are here to put them right and answer a few questions whilst we’re at it.
You can get vitamin D sitting in your conservatory
Whilst technically if you remove the roof, open your windows, or stick your limbs out the door, you could catch Vitamin D from the sun. However, you can’t get it from sitting in your conservatory, even if it is made of glass.
Whilst windows do allow sunlight to pass through, they block the UVB rays that are necessary for trigger vitamin D synthesis. The glass itself absorbs the UVB radiation.
Conservatories are freezing in winter and boiling in the summer
Older conservatories, or poorly constructed ones might suffer from extreme temperature fluctuation. But these days, conservatories are built to be lived in all year round.
Energy-efficient glazing is available, ventilation, and insulation are all part of most builds. You can use your conservatory without fear of hypothermia or third-degree burns.
Conservatories require a lot of maintenance
The amount of maintenance depends heavily on the construction materials used. Wooden frames need more attention than uPVC conservatories for instance.
However, even with wooden structures, there has been excellent advancement in wood treatment over the past few years. Also, aluminium is another low maintenance construction material.
Conservatories are just glorified greenhouses
This one is a favourite. A conservatory is exactly the same as a greenhouse, but with furnishings, heating and cooling systems, superior construction, ventilation, designed to be integrated with the home, and insulation. So yes they are identical, other than the small detail of them being completely different.
Greenhouses are simplistic structures designed to replicate more tropical climates for the expressed purpose of growing vegetation.
Conservatories are noisy when it rains
Inevitably, a fierce monsoon or heavy downpour will naturally make a little noise, modern glazing options significantly reduce the sound transmission. Double and triple glazing options can diminish the sound of even the most tempestuous hailstorm.
There are also acoustic glass options for those people particularly sensitive to noise. You don’t have to listen to Lars Ulrich drumming on your conservatory in every drizzle if you speak with the company building your conservatory.
Conservatories are not secure
Just because your conservatory is not a two bedroomed house, it doesn’t mean that you must secure it with a garden gate. Modern conservatories incorporate the exact same security features that the rest of your home boasts.
Much like the rest of your home, you can install cameras, laminated glass, robust frame materials, and multi-point locking systems. There is no discernible difference between the security of your conservatory and your front porch. It also has the benefit of ordinarily being at the back of your home.
Hit us with your myths
We love hearing new myths. It is sometimes mystifying as to why people want to create such negative narratives around the conservatory. They can augment your lifestyle beautifully if you treat them as a part of your home.
If you hear of anymore myths, or have any questions about the conservatory, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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