This winter has officially been one of the worst in recorded history in the UK. Average temperatures for some areas reached as low as -16°C and snow fall caused massive disruption to road and rail networks. The severity of the weather even had an effect on the economy with George Osborne blaming the weather on Britain’s zero growth in the last quarter.
If you are one of the many people in the UK who have wisely invested in a Conservatory, you may have been unlucky enough to have had it damaged by the winter conditions. Heavy build up of snow on roofs can cause damage to conservatory guttering and downpipes, decorative elements can be damaged by falling ice, double glazing can get cracked by chunks of heavy ice slipping off your roof and even damaged overhanging trees can be a real threat to the integrity of your conservatory. So how did your conservatory stand up this winter?
Check it now
If you are not sure if you sustained any damage or not, now is certainly the best time to go and check it out. Cracks and broken seals should be fixed immediately to maintain the energy efficiency and the security integrity of your structure. First you should check every window especially those on the roof, including the seal, the handles and the locks. Next you should go outside and check every seal, every pane of glass and all the roofline sections that connect to your conservatory. While you’re out there you may as well take this opportunity to check your roof and your roofline all around your property for damage.
Get it fixed
Next step is obviously to get any damage fixed. Cracks and broken guttering etc will only get worse and give the elements an opportunity to hurt your conservatory even more. Ideal Windows and conservatories offer comprehensive double glazing repairs and conservatory repair services. They can come out to your property and give you a free estimate on request. Also, even if your property is not damaged they can assess your old conservatory and offer to renovate it. This will mean that even if we see weather like that again soon, your property will already have been brought up to the highest standards and you can feel confident from the moment the first snowflakes fall, that your property is strong, secure and ready for anything mother nature can dish out.
