With energy prices at record highs, the necessity to save energy in our home has never been more pressing. If you have an old conservatory attached to your home, it could represent a substantial source of heat loss – Raising your winter energy costs whilst creating an uncomfortable living environment.

Our latest Conservatories, Orangeries and single-story extensions can include super-insulated columns that dramatically boost 'U values' in your new room which in turn makes your home more thermal efficient - keeping it warmer for longer. But what are 'U values', and can the inclusion of super insulated columns improve them? This is why we have created this handy article to help explain what U-values are and how we can help you to experience a warmer and more comfortable home.

WHAT ARE 'U VALUES'?

The label 'U value' is a relatively recent one that refers to a particular building material's ability to retain heat. Building components and Building Materials - such as a glazing and roof bars on a conservatory, that have high 'U values' you are liable to high levels of heat loss. So, for a conservatory or glazed extension, the lower the 'U value', the more effective its heat retention properties are.

A lower ‘U-value’ provides you with increased home comfort, reduced heating bills and a lowered carbon footprint. With more warmth staying your home during the cold winter months, you’ll ultimately rely less on your heating to regulate temperature, which will reduce heating bills, energy use as well as saving you money, in the long run.

WHAT ARE SUPER-INSULATED COLUMNS?

These columns are super insulated, featuring heavy duty construction grade polystyrene at their heart achieving an impressive degree of heat retention. In combination with high quality glazing, they are the ideal solution for providing a bright and spacious new area to your room that no matter the weather remains comfortable to use.

Our columns are encased in powder coated cladding panels for a charming and traditional look. This means that they can smoothly capture the appealing Orangery design without having to build brick piers. They are also available to be fitted to full height or dwarf walls, so are perfect for retrofitting onto existing conservatory bases.  

WHY SUPER-INSULATED COLUMNS ARE SO EFFECTIVE AT RETAINING HEAT?

Super insulated columns have a core inner strength that makes them more like fully integrated home extensions. Securely fixed to the ground, the columns of a thermally efficient glazed extension are insulated with a carbon-enriched substance that has excellent insulating qualities, keeping the warmth in your home during the winter, this technology keeps the cold out as well.

The inclusion of super insulated columns into your next conservatory or orangery can greatly improve its overall 'U value', reducing the cost of heating by up to 60%.

As mentioned previously old conservatories are a major cause of heat-loss. Your current conservatory with high ‘U values' is more than likely costing you both in terms of energy costs and down grading the value of your property.

WHAT CAN I USE SUPER-INSULATED COLUMNS FOR?

Super-insulated columns are versatile, allowing you the chance to design a truly bespoke new addition to your home and we are on hand to help you get the perfect super insulated column design for your home, ensuring you make the most of the space and budget that you have.

If you’re looking for a new living room, dining room, playroom, home office, gym, downstairs bedroom, or a social area, super insulated columns can be the ideal home extension inclusion for you.

SUPER-INSULATED COLUMNS INSTALLER IN DEVON AND CORNWALL

Ultraframe super insulated columns are the result of their commitment to investing heavily into research and development. Which has meant that they can stay one step ahead of modern demands to offer the most technologically advanced systems on the current market. Don’t settle for less than leading standards of thermal efficiency and performance.

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