So, you want to add a room to your home to bring in more light. The main two options you have that offer this benefit are a sunroom or conservatory. You may be thinking these are the same, but there are a few differences. A conservatory is generally made with a large amount of glass, allowing optimal light to enter. Whereas a sunroom is generally made from brick, but with large windows and glass doors.
So, which one should you choose for your home?
Well, deciding between a sunroom and a conservatory can be challenging. But it all comes down to you and what you want to achieve from your extension. Of course, you want it to bring light into your home, which both of these will do in their own way.
One of the many aspects you will need to consider is the amount of time you have. If you need the extension completing quickly then you will want to go for a sunroom. They are much quicker to install than a conservatory due to the materials that are being used. With all the glass being used in a conservatory, it is a more challenging process.
Another consideration you will need to make is the warmth you require. In the summer months, a conservatory will be much warmer than a sunroom and harder to keep cool. This is again due to the material being used is good a conducting heat. But in the winter a conservatory can stay fairly cool. Meaning a sunroom may be better if you want to have an ideal temperature as you will be able to heat up and cool down the room effectively.
At the end of the day, it is up to you and what you would like from the extension. A conservatory can save you money on your bills in the way that you will not need a light source. But a sunroom is better for maintaining the ideal room temperature