The glass-filled spaces of orangeries and garden rooms provide a wonderful space for both you and your family. Sunlight streams in through the wide expanse of windows, revitalising the life within – but sometimes it can be a bit too much.
For people, the hot summer sun can turn from inviting to scorching, while the winter can leave the room cold and unusable. The answer? Shutters.
Professionally fitted bespoke shutters can bring significant extra value to your garden rooms and orangeries, controlling the light and heat so that the inside is perfectly comfortable rather than overwhelming for the occupants. We’re here at the Scottish Shutter Company to share our experience and offer some practical advice when it comes to getting the most out of shutters in garden rooms and orangeries.
Use Adjustable Shutters to Manage the Heat
Shutters are perfect at blocking the heat. A solid barrier to the strong UV rays of the summer sun, shutters provide shade to create cool areas where needed.
The true benefit comes with control, however. Properly fitted shutters have adjustable louvres that can be angled precisely to let in the light but keep the direct heat away, filling the room with much-desired sunshine but making sure the interior temperature is comfortable rather than sweltering.
Both internal and external shutters and shading can be used here, with external shading such as MicroLouvres having the additional benefit that they stop the heat before it even gets through the glass, keeping everything properly cool without shrouding the room in darkness.
Increase Longevity with the Right Materials and Ventilation
Your garden rooms and orangeries can suffer from condensation and humidity issues if not properly managed. Shutters should be made from moisture-resistant materials or have the correct waterproof coatings to minimise damage and increase durability.
When adjusted effectively, shutters will provide ventilation runs to help airflow within the room, with louvres allowing air to pass while still maintaining the necessary shade. That air circulation will keep your room ventilated and avoid mould and damp.
Develop a Schedule for All Seasons
It’s not always summer, of course. During the winter months, your shutters can help keep the temperature of the orangery mild and ward off frosty conditions. For garden rooms, the insulation provided by shutters makes them usable spaces all year round, meaning you can sit comfortably and enjoy the surroundings even when it’s snowing outside – or especially because it’s snowing outside!
Deal with Large Windows and Doors and Irregular Shapes
Custom shutters are perfect for meeting the needs of unusual spaces. While curtains and blinds can struggle to meet the needs of large glass doorways or oddly shaped windows at sloping angles, shutters have no such issues. Professionally fitted shutters are made to measure, with frames to go edge to edge, no matter the underlying shape.
The challenges posed by orangeries with long angled roofs or garden rooms that boast beautiful French doors can be efficiently overcome thanks to bespoke shutter construction.
Would Shutters Improve Your Garden Room or Orangery?
Try our quick checklist to see if shutters would enhance your outside rooms – tick three or more of the following, and there’s every chance that shutters could be exactly what you’re looking for:
- Do you need to protect your furniture or art from the sun?
- Is condensation a problem in your garden room or orangery?
- Do you want to improve airflow without having the windows thrown wide open?
- Would you like to use your garden room comfortably throughout the year, no matter the season?
- Have you got unusual shapes or large doors and windows that would benefit from coverings?
Speak to us at the Scottish Shutter Company and let’s explore the options available to you through bespoke shutters. Download a brochure or contact us today to arrange a free consultation.
