Best Ways to Heat a Garden Room

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18 October 2023
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Garden rooms can be used all year round, you just need to find the right heating and insulation for it, which can be an overwhelming task with there being so many options out there. That's why we're providing you with a list of the best ways to heat a garden room, so you can find the perfect solution for you.

Electric Radiators

Similar to the radiators in your home, except they use electricity instead of gas to run. You can link them to thermostats and timers so you can preheat your room before you use it, which is ideal as electric radiators can take a little longer to warm up. Just remember you need an electricity source in your garden room for these radiators.

Convection Heaters

Convection heaters are great at heating up the room quickly, so you won't need to preheat the room beforehand, which is good for saving energy and cutting costs on electricity. You can choose for them to be either wall mounted or free standing and they can also be controlled by a thermostat or timer.

Wood Burning Stove

Wood burners look great in log style cabins and wooden garden rooms. They warm up very quickly and retain heat so your room stays warm for long periods of time. There are carbon-neutral fuel sources available so you can heat your garden room in a more sustainable way. However the cost of the unit, the chimney flue and the installation can be expensive, and not to forget cleaning out the ashes too.

Air Conditioning

Good for both heating and cooling, air conditioning is great for use all year round. Ideal for home offices and gyms where it can keep you cool during your workouts or from the heat being generated by your computers. It is also perfect for protecting from damp which could be ideal for something like an art studio. The days of noisy, unsightly air conditioning units are gone, replaced with internally mounted and low noise units which are relatively cheap to run.

Underfloor Heating

Although it's not very effective as a main heating source, underfloor heating can bring a luxurious feel to your garden room. It takes up no space and feels lovely underfoot. It uses a water-filled piping system to gently heat large floor areas. Concrete and tile floors retain the heat which makes them ideal for underfloor heating. The cost of installing this isn't the cheapest and it will be disruptive as the floors will need to be lifted.

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Solar Heat

Solar heat works by installing a series on tubes on the roof of your garden building, these tubes are connected to a boiler and they collect water, which gets warmed up by the sun. These will need to be professionally installed, which can be expensive. However the running costs are low and they need little maintenance, they can be a great eco-friendly investment for your garden room.

Infrared

Rather than heating the air in the room, Infrared heats the people in the room by using electricity to generate radiant heat and transfer heat rays directly, so as long as you position the heater to reach you then this can be an economical and effective way to heat your space.

Bottled Gas

If your garden room doesn't have electricity then bottled gas, which runs on propane, would be a good idea. You just attach the bottles to a fixed or free standing gas heater, they need good ventilation to prevent the build up of water vapour or prevent the risk of toxic fumes.

Insulation

Ensuring your building is designed so it is well insulated will help to keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Double glazed windows, draught proof doors, heat retaining floors and walls and even curtains are all great options to add to your garden room.

Choosing the right heating option for your garden room comes down to your personal preference, your budget and the size of your room, but once you've found your solution you can enjoy your unique garden space all year round and in all weathers.

At Creative Garden Studios they offer a list of additional features you can add to your garden room, including log burners and solar energy, click here to find out more.