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Too hot in summer, too cold in winter? What an aluminium veranda or glass room does differently to a conservatory, what it does not do, and what happens to the old one.

A sunroom is a heated, insulated extension built on foundations. A glass room is an aluminium veranda closed in with sliding glass doors. The differences in cost, planning, fitting and how you use them in Ireland.

Yes, within limits. What a glass room does in an Irish winter, what it does not do, how to heat and light it, and how to look after it between November and March.

Polycarbonate or glass roof for your veranda? How light, rain noise, heat and cost compare in Irish weather, and which Apex models use each roof.

Apex Verandas built the glass-roofed pergola and outdoor living area for DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland’s Kildare episode, shown on RTÉ One in October 2026.

Many homeowners improve their gardens by adding new furniture, planting or a patio, yet still find that the space is not used as often as they expected. The reason is often practical. There may be nowhere comfortable to sit during changing weather. The main seating area may receive too much direct sunlight. Furniture may be…

Creating a comfortable outdoor space in Ireland often involves more planning than simply buying garden furniture and placing it on a patio. The weather can change quickly, gardens vary widely in size and orientation, and homeowners increasingly want outdoor areas that can be used for more than a few weeks during the summer. This is…

Irish gardens are often used for relaxing, dining and entertaining, but the weather does not always make outdoor living easy. Rain, strong sunlight, wind and changing temperatures can all affect how comfortable a patio or garden seating area feels. An adjustable roof veranda offers a way to make an outdoor space more flexible. Two popular…

Outdoor space has become one of the most valuable assets for businesses across Ireland. From restaurants looking to increase seating capacity to schools creating covered learning areas and offices improving staff wellbeing, organisations are recognising that a well-designed outdoor environment can deliver practical and financial benefits all year round. Ireland’s climate is famously unpredictable, but…

Ireland’s weather is famously unpredictable. A bright morning can quickly turn into a rainy afternoon, while coastal winds and cool evenings often make outdoor spaces less enjoyable than they could be. For many homeowners and businesses, this means patios, terraces, and gardens remain underused for much of the year. An aluminium veranda offers a practical…