January is the perfect time to start planning for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. While booking a holiday is often high on the post-Christmas agenda, why not also consider how to make the most of all the weekends spent at home? Last year, many weekends were lost to wet weather. Here in Devon and the South West, we often experience more than our fair share of rain, keeping us indoors even when temperatures are warm. A veranda or glass room from Exeter Garden Rooms and Verandas can help you enjoy your garden year-round, rain or shine.
Verandas and Glass Rooms: Transforming Outdoor Living
At Exeter Garden Rooms and Verandas, we offer a range of high-quality British and German-made outdoor living solutions, including the British Morvelle and German Weinor collections. Our products also feature the latest in aluminium louvered pergolas for ultimate versatility.
What’s the Difference Between a Veranda and a Glass Room?
Veranda: A veranda provides basic roof canopy protection. For added shelter, glass side walls can be included. For even greater coverage, upgrade to a fully enclosed glass room.
A Veranda with glass end and front screen with LED lights
Glass Room: A glass room combines glass side walls and sliding glass doors, creating a completely enclosed, weatherproof space. Optional draft excluders can further enhance the comfort by keeping the room free of draughts.
A Morvelle Glass room with sliding doors on all three sides.
Benefits of a Glass Room
A glass room isn’t just another conservatory. It’s a light, airy, and dry space designed to immerse you in your garden’s beauty, rain or shine. With optional features such as LED lighting, radiant heaters, and various shading solutions, your new space can be tailored to your lifestyle, making it usable in all seasons.
Things to Consider When Buying a Glass Room
- Waterproofing
Ensuring your glass room remains dry is essential. At Exeter Garden Rooms and Verandas, we prioritize reliable waterproofing solutions:
- Lead Flashing: Wherever possible, we use lead flashing at the wall plate for long-lasting protection against leaks.
- Aluminium Trims: Where lead flashing isn’t feasible, aluminium trims provide better durability than silicone alone.
- Paving Integration: To prevent water from seeping under the glass wall frame or sliding door rail, we coordinate with paving contractors to sink frames into the paving. When pre-existing paving is present, silicone sealing is used, though it’s less reliable over time.
- Shading Options
Glass rooms facing south can overheat on sunny days. To manage this, we offer a range of shading solutions:
- Manual roof blinds.
- Under-glass electric blinds.
- Over-glass electric blinds.
Even if you’re not ready to install shading initially, designing your space to accommodate these options later can save time and cost.
- Condensation Management
In winter, single-pane glass can cause condensation when temperatures drop. To mitigate this:
- Avoid leaving sensitive electronics, such as TVs, in the glass room during winter.
- Use ventilation and heating to reduce condensation, though it’s unlikely to be eliminated entirely.
The Year-Round Benefits of a Glass Room
A glass room will become one of the most cherished spaces in your home, offering a tranquil escape from the indoors, even during harsh weather. It enhances both your lifestyle and your property’s value.
Book Now and Be Ready for Spring
Planning ahead ensures your veranda or glass room is ready in time to enjoy the best of spring. Book your installation in January or February to make the most of your outdoor space as soon as the warmer weather arrives. Contact us today to start your journey toward year-round outdoor living.
