Winter gardens are extremely popular, especially because they expand your living space and you can look forward to a garden regardless of the weather conditions or season. Building a winter garden yourself out of wood may be a challenge for a do-it-yourselfer with little experience, but not impossible. There are prefabricated kits available in stores that can be assembled step by step according to the instructions provided, without the need for professional help. However, you should definitely approach the matter with a well thought-out plan, and some important tips and points should not be neglected. Otherwise, if you set it up incorrectly, you will run into problems that cost even more money and time.
The right size is up to your own wishes and architectural conditions. A minimum area of around 12-15 square meters is recommended. Then a table with chairs and plants can be accommodated and there is enough free space left. A suitable height would be 2.5 meters. Compared to a metal construction, this wooden structure looks much more natural and decorative. Apart from thatInsulation for the houseIt also has better properties, so you should expect certain care even outdoors. When it comes to glazing, there are different systems to choose from in terms of heat loss and ventilation, so make sure you get the right information from the various providers in good time.
In a certain sense, the shape is a matter of taste. It can flow harmoniously into the house or be a separate construction in contrast to it. If the desired winter garden has to be built subsequently, a permit will be required, which will probably place certain limits on the planning.
When planning the alignment, you should consider importantTips at a glancehave:
- Orientation to the south - good possible energy gain in winter and necessary shading and ventilation system in summer
- Equipment to the north - heating will be required in winter if the room would be used; Otherwise, keep it closed and act as a buffer between the temperature inside and outside
- Orientation to the east - good as accommodation for plants, shading is usually desired in summer
- Facing west is recommended in cooler temperatures as the heat stays inside until late in the evening.
Winter gardens consist largely of glazing and low structural dimensions. This heats up quickly, but gives off the heat just as quickly. Why are special glasses needed that offer optimal thermal insulation and high light transmission - double or triple insulating glass? Safety glass should be used for a glass roof. There are also special self-cleaning glasses that remove organic contamination from daylight.
