Conservatory Heating.
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Why Conservatories Are Difficult to Heat
A conservatory loses heat far faster than any other room in a house. The glass roof and walls that make it such a pleasant space in summer make it one of the hardest spaces to heat efficiently in winter - particularly along the perimeter, where cold air drops from the glass and creates draughts at floor level.
Standard panel radiators mounted on the limited wall space rarely provide enough output, and they take up the very wall areas you want to keep clear. The answer is heating positioned at floor level, along the glass perimeter, where the cold air is actually entering the room.
Which is right for your conservatory?
Trench Heater or Tubular Radiator - Which Should You Choose?
Choose a trench heater if: your conservatory has or can have a solid floor with enough depth (minimum 95mm), you have or can run a hot water circuit to the location, and you want the most discreet possible solution with no visible heating unit.
Choose tubular radiators if: your conservatory has a raised timber floor, you want the flexibility to reposition the heating, or your floor construction cannot accommodate a trench.
Not sure? Call us on 01268 545154 and describe your conservatory - we'll advise on the right product and specify the correct size for your heat loss.
Two Products Built for Conservatory Use
Trench Heating - the primary solution for glazed conservatory perimeters
A hot water trench heater set into the floor along the conservatory's glazed perimeter is the most effective conservatory heating solution we supply. The unit sits below floor level - only the grille is visible. Cold air drops into the trench, warms as it passes through the finned copper tube element, and rises back into the room by natural convection.
The result is even heat distribution along the full length of the glass, no draughts, no condensation on the glass, and no visible radiator taking up wall or floor space.
Available in hot water and electric variants - if your conservatory doesn't have a plumbed heating circuit, our electric trench heaters are the solution.
Tubular Radiators - where trench heating isn't possible
Where floor construction prevents a trench, our low-level tubular radiators offer the next best alternative. Only 200mm high when floor-mounted, they sit below window sill height and deliver a high output relative to their size. Available in five standard lengths from 500mm to 2,500mm, in black, white or antique copper finish.
FAQ
Conservatory Heating Questions
Can I install trench heating in an existing conservatory? Yes, provided you have a solid floor with adequate depth and can route hot water pipes to the trench location. For timber-floored conservatories, tubular radiators are the practical alternative.
What if my conservatory doesn't have a plumbed heating circuit? Our electric trench heater range is designed for exactly this situation - no water pipes required. See electric trench heating →
Will trench heating stop condensation on my conservatory glass? Yes. This is one of the primary benefits. The warm air rising from the trench along the glass perimeter creates a thermal barrier that prevents cold glass from causing condensation.
Can the trench grille be colour-matched to my floor? Yes. The rigid aluminium grille can be powder coated to any standard RAL colour on request.
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