Having a conservatory may extend your home by one room, but are you getting full value from it?

Is it somewhere you settle down in at selected times of the year, and ignore for the remainder? Maybe summer is the focus for your use, as long as it is not too hot or bright, rather than winter when it could be too cold.

The bottom line, though, is that if you had one installed in the first place, it was to increase your options, so not making the most of it seems rather wasteful.

That is where Securahome comes in. The company, which is one of the sponsors of the WalesOnline Property Awards 2019, can transform your conservatory into a new designer living space that you can use all the year around.

Conservatory can be a focal point

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It is an additional room, so use it, and Securahome can make that an attractive proposition.

So, what is the key? Well, it is the roof and advances in technology mean that any previous issues regarding temperature can quietly disappear.

Five years ago and well before, polycarbonate would have been the most popular choice for a conservatory roof. Too warm and bright in summer, and two cold in winter were issues raised by some householders.

But you can bet that experts somewhere were working on how to counter those criticisms, and they were. So, now three options offered by Securahome can move the concept on.

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Lightweight, 'tiled roof'

It takes its design cues from the slates and tiles found on most homes, using aluminium panels with Kingspan insulation. That gives a U-value - the transfer of heat through a structure - similar to that of a normal modern roof.

Alongside this, the conservatory can include a plastered ceiling with downlights or roof windows for ventilation and sky views.

The LivinRoof

If you are after a more contemporary feel, then this could be your choice, with sleek lines and thermal efficiency. Entire panels can be glazed to create a hybrid solid and glass roof to give the option of where to have shaded areas and where to have more light.   

Activ Glass roof

If you want to keep your uninterrupted view of the skyline, then the modern, low emissivity (low-e) Activ energy-efficient glass roof may be the one which catches your eye.

It helps to reduce the temperature variations associated with older, traditional glass or polycarbonate roofs. Reducing solar glare, protecting furniture from fading and keeping the heat in during winter are other pluses.

All about making best use of your space

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Solid roof additions can work on conservatories or even on other rooms to open them up to the light above. They can give a new lease of life, while bi-folding doors can create a seamless link between indoors and outdoors.

Securahome's service does not not end with installation as it will also take care of planning permissions, building regulations and the required energy efficiency measurements, known as SAP (standard assessment procedure) calculations. Plus, it offers three years interest free credit and a 10 year insurance warranty.

Roof replacement examples are on display at the show centre, which is open seven days a week. 

Where: Securahome, Unit C1 Kestrel Way, Garngoch Industrial Estate, Gorseinon, SA4 9WN.

Get in touch: Visit www.securahome.co.uk or call 0800 808 3224.

Securahome is sponsoring WalesOnline garden of the year 2019.