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5 Ways to Get Your Home Summer Ready

After the first mini heatwave of the season, it’s time to make sure your home is prepped to make the most of summer. 

Whether you're planning BBQs, lazy evenings in the garden, or simply want to keep your home cool and comfortable, here are five easy ways to get summer-ready, plus a few smart upgrades that will pay off well into winter, too.

1. Let the Light In

Natural light is the ultimate mood booster, and summer is the perfect time to maximise it. Swap heavy curtains for lighter fabrics, clean your windows thoroughly (inside and out), and trim back any outdoor shrubs or trees that block the sun.

SolarFrame offers a wide range of light-enhancing products designed to brighten your home and make the most of every ray of sunshine:

  • Slimline UPVC windows for a modern finish and bigger glass areas

  • Roof lanterns – ideal for extensions or flat-roof conservatories, flooding the room with sunlight whilst still keeping out the heat.

  • Bi-folding doors – effortlessly open up your home to the garden and create a seamless indoor-outdoor living space

All options are energy-efficient and made to measure, so you can enjoy a lighter, brighter home without the summer heat.

2. Cool Down your Conservatory

While the sunlight is welcome, no one wants their home to feel like a greenhouse. If your rooms get too hot in summer and too cold in winter, it might be time to consider glazing solutions designed for year-round comfort.

SolarFrame’s energy-efficient glazing and solid roof replacements help your home maintain the perfect temperature; cool in the summer, warm in the winter.

  • Choose a solid tiled roof for your conservatory with integrated insulation to ensure the heat is kept in during winter, and kept out during summer.
  • Replace the windows of your home with thermally efficient windows from SolarFrame, with U-values as low as 0.8W/m²K, for improved comfort without compromising light.

These smart solutions make it easier to enjoy every room of your home, whatever the weather.

3. Create an Indoor-Outdoor Flow

One of the joys of summer is merging your indoor space with the outdoors. Whether you're entertaining or just enjoying a quiet moment in the sun, creating a seamless flow between your home and garden can truly elevate your lifestyle.

  • SolarFrame’s bi-folding and sliding patio doors can open up an entire wall to the garden
  • Enjoy floor-to-ceiling views and natural airflow
  • Choose from a range of stylish finishes to match your home

These doors combine design with practicality, making your home feel bigger, brighter, and more connected to nature.

4. Upgrade Your Entertaining Space

Thinking of hosting family or friends? Turn your old and tired conservatory into the ultimate summer retreat.

With SolarFrame, you can transform tired spaces into year-round living areas with:

Turning your old and tired conservatory into an extension, orangery or garden room - the possibilities are endless when comfort and style come together.

5. Secure & Stylish Entrances

Warmer weather often means open doors and windows, but it’s important to stay secure. Now is a great time to check locks, seals, and door quality before heading into autumn.

SolarFrame’s range of composite doors deliver high security and exceptional kerb appeal:

  • Choose from dozens of designs, colours, and hardware finishes

  • Benefit from multi-point locking systems and reinforced frames

  • Enjoy thermally efficient doors that keep heat out in summer and in during winter

It’s the perfect way to combine security, efficiency, and stunning style in one smart upgrade.

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