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Natasha Brinsmead

Got a conservatory that's already starting to overheat? I asked the experts whether conservatory air conditioning is a worthwhile investment or a waste of money

A conservatory with a dining and living areas and neutral-coloured Roman blinds covering the windows.

Conservatories have undoubtedly come a long way since the days when they picked up their reputation for being leaky, draughty add-ons that were freezing in winter and unbearably hot in summer, but that doesn't mean they don't still throw up a few issues from time to time.

Being constructed from such a large amount of glass inevitably means that, when the sun is beating down, even high-quality conservatories can become pretty balmy – so if you don't want to find yourself having to avoid spending time there you will need to think about how you will address this.

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