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Over recent years, more and more households up and down the country have added a sunroom to their property with the aim of combining their outdoor space with the indoors. As well as this, sunrooms bring a host of other fantastic benefits such as providing extra space and adding greater value to your property. For these reasons, it comes as no surprise that more homes are seeing the introduction of sunrooms, rather than conservatories, which have been the go-to for UK homes over the last 20 years. 

Despite the popularity of conservatories, one of the biggest drawbacks that they bring during the warmer, summer months is overheating, another reason why more homeowners are switching to sunrooms. Now, we're not saying that sunrooms do not get hot during the summer, they do, we are just saying that they are far less likely to turn into a walk-in oven that's attached to your home. However, if we are lucky enough to get a sustained period of warm weather in the UK, you may feel the temperature beginning to rise within your sunroom, something you might want to avoid if you or your family spend the majority of your time there getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

So, what can you do lower the temperature? Here we present you with five simple ways to keep your sunroom cool in the summer! 

Insulate, insulate, insulate 

As sunrooms are often added to homes after the home is initially built, homeowners tend to forget to insulate them which can lead to increased temperatures during the summer. Therefore, an easy way to keep your sunroom cool during hot periods of weather is to add proper insulation. One great way to insulate your sunroom is to add multi-foil insulation. This acts as a vapour-controlled insulation blanket that will not only keep your sunroom cool in the summer but warm in the winter. It also helps to prevent damp, reduce glare and minimise the risk of the fading of your furnishings as a result of extensive exposure to the sun. 

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Are you car proud with a favourite, at home parking spot? Protecting your car from the wrath of the elements can sometimes be a challenging task (particularly with the ever-present British drizzle!). Carports are an excellent choice for those looking to shelter their car, while maintaining an ease of arrival and exit – the kind that doesn’t come with parking in a garage.

SunSpaces offer a wide range of bespoke carport structures – they come in a variety shapes and styles so that they can fit your personal style, location and vehicle. Not only do carports from SunSpaces offer the utility of protecting your car from exposure to nature and the weather, they also make a serious aesthetic statement! Our carports are made using the highest quality materials, with an aluminium frame and polycarbonate roof to keep your car sheltered from rain and sunlight.

What Carport is suitable for you and what Carport types are there around?

SunSpaces guarantee that they have a carport to fit your needs. There are two main types of carport: Pitched Roof Carports and Free-Standing Arched Carports – but what is the difference and which one is right for you? Read on to find out: 

Pitched Roof Carports

Pitched Roof Carport

Pitched Roof Carports are perfect if you’d like to add shelter to your current drive-way or property. Pitched Roof Carports can fit a range of requirements, they are a great way of utilising the space where you currently park your vehicle. This carport type is fantastic for protecting your vehicle from the elements whilst looking modern – these are not an eye-sore but an eye-catcher. Not only will you have a clean shiny car, you'll have a stylish addition to your home. 

Pitched Roof Carports - The details

• 10-year warranty
• Optional Extra Customisation
• Range of lengths/depths depending on your requirements – from 3 meters to 14 meters
• Polycarbonate and Aluminium structures
• Weather protection

Colours available

• Grey
• Grey Aluminium
• White
• Cream

Free Standing Carports

Carports for Caravans 

Carports for Cars

We also do Free-Standing Carports which are great for those of you who are looking to have one built away from your property. These are also suitable for business use in a carpark or workspace – they are not just for home use! As you can see from the images above, they are also fantastic for large vehicles like caravans; if you don’t use your caravan all year round, purchasing a free-standing carport is an excellent way of keeping your caravan protected while not in use. Smart huh? 

SunSpaces Free-Standing structures come in single or double frames – so whether it’s a single vehicle you’re looking to protect, or two – we have sizes suitable for you. This carport type is low maintenance and looks extremely stylish, coming in a range of four different colours. Like our Pitched Roof Carport, these are made from high-quality materials; polycarbonate and aluminium, giving you all-round protection whatever the weather. These carports can be customised to your preferences, you get to choose the colour of your carport and the bespoke features you'd like. You can choose from clear (no sunlight blocking), Opal (blocks some sunlight) or Heat-Repelling Clear (protects you from the sun’s rays without blocking light) dependent on your individual preference.

Double Free Standing Carport

Free Standing Arched Carports - The details

• 10-year warranty
• Optional Extra Customisation
• Range of lengths/depths dependent on your requirements – from 5 meters to 10 meters length and 3 to 6 meters deep.
• Polycarbonate and Aluminium structures
• Great for extra space you’d like to fill
• Great for multiple vehicle use
• Weather protection

Colours available

• Grey
• Grey Aluminium
• White
• Cream

With two different carport types in various colours and sizes, what will be the best option for you? Why not get in touch with SunSpaces to discuss the best carport type for your home or business, completely customisable and tailor-made. It’s what your vehicle has been waiting for! 

Here at SunSpaces we love seeing how our products are used to transform gardens and homes into outdoor spaces of luxury. Recently this has been the case yet again as a very satisfied customer has had one of our stunning Panorama Glass Rooms installed onto the rear of their home, to give them a more bespoke living experience. The 5x3m space was installed on-site through our professional garden room installation team, enabling the home-owners to relax and watch all of the hard work get done in order to bring their vision to life. 

Our Panorma Glass Room with Sliding Walls are perfect if you’re looking to add a touch of sophistication and luxury to your home. Coming with a modern look and stylish sliding walls, our glass rooms enable you to enjoy your outdoor space no matter the weather without posts or pillars spoiling your view. Our Glass Rooms are available in almost any size that you require and come in a range of four distinct colours, however we are able to provide customised colours, bringing a truly bespoke and tailored experience to your glass room. With a range of additional options such as roofing materials, gutters, lighting and heating, these are truly the ideal choice when it comes to transforming your outdoor space!

If you would like more information on our Glass Rooms then please visit our Glass Room product page here and order your free pack today! For any additional queries please do not hesitate to contact your nearest showroom or email us at info@sunspaces.co.uk