1. 1. The word conservatories always conjures up a picture of a glasshouse tacked onto the rear of a property, where people can sit and read and spent some valuable time. This is an exceptional extension of your home in garden with glass, wood and metal structure. However, in Britain, conservatory is legally defined as a building that has minimum 50 percent of side walls and 75 percent of it covered with transparent glass or polycarbonate roof. Irish people are a keen lover of conservatories. They use it to increase the value of their homes as well as for a number of reasons. They use it as a dining room, living room, reading room and also as a gym. All the members of the family get used to conservatories in Ireland because of its comfort and welcoming surrounding. But, strong winds, driving rain, ice and snow and weather conditions in winter can wreak havoc on conservatories. Therefore, it's our duty to protect the conservatories against accidents and wear and tear in winter months.
2. 2. Here are seven major tips to maintaining the conservatories in winter: Tip 1#: Clean the gutter twice in winter months-once in the early winter and once in the late winter. This avoids back up of rainwater, water damage and restricts insects to make their home and cause damage to the structure. Tip 2#: Sluice away the dust from the glass roof with a good hose. Do not scrub or self-clean it as this will adversely remove the micro covering. Tip 3#: Repair the leaks to avoid inadequate flashing, loose capping, proper closing of vents, etc. Tip 4#: Repaint the wooden conservatories to prevent rot, flaking and keeping the exterior look clean and fresh. It also reduces penetration of water, any insects damages and allow any excess moisture in the wood to escape. Tip 5#: Check the seals around the windows for any wear and tear. Replace the damaged rubber gaskets and seals, which can affect the energy efficiency of the conservatories. Tip 6#: Oil the hinges, handles and locks with a 3 in 1 oil. Tip 7#: Use soft cotton cloth or dry brush wipe out the cobwebs on the corners.
3. 3. Each of the above mentioned tips could help to maintain the structural integrity of your conservatory in seasonal weather. However, it is easy to carry out all the tips yourself, but replacement and repair done under professionals, works the best. With a professional conservatory contractor on your side, anything is possible and installing and maintaining your favourite conservatory could be easier than you may think. Contact Us Tel: (057) 9100598 Email: info@build4less.ie Source https://www.facebook.com/Build4less.ie https://twitter.com/build4less https://plus.google.com/+Build4lessIe/posts