We hear from Kat a local customer who bought a 800mm x 1800mm Triple Glazed Skylight and a 3m x 2.1m set of Korniche Bifold Doors.
“For a long time, the old conservatory was a room we simply couldn’t enjoy. During the height of summer, it trapped heat like an oven, and in the depths of winter, it felt like an icebox. Persistent roof leaks meant dealing with damp patches, while blown window seals left the glass cloudy and horrible to look at. What should have been a comfortable, bright extension of our living space had turned into a completely unusable, forgotten corner.”
We asked Kat how she heard about us:
Kat said; “Knowing we needed a complete overhaul, we started looking for a specialist who could help us bring warmth, light, and modern design back into our home. When we stumbled across CRL on social media, we were thrilled to discover they were a local company. Being able to pop down to their showroom, see the physical rooflight options up close, and chat directly with the team gave us total confidence in the project. From that first visit through to the ordering and delivery, everything felt completely seamless. The team kept communication crystal clear every step of the way, and the delivery arrived precisely when promised.”
Replacing the worn-out conservatory with aluminium bifold doors and a overhead skylight has genuinely changed the families daily life. The new bi-fold doors pull the outdoors right inside, pouring natural light deep into the house and opening effortlessly out toward the garden.
But the real showstopper is the architectural roof light. On warm summer afternoons, it bathes the room in rich, vivid blue light from the open sky. When evening comes, the experience becomes even quieter and more special—there’s nothing quite like leaning back on the sofa and looking directly up at the stars. What used to be a cold, leaky headache is now the warmest, brightest, and most loved sanctuary in our home.
The Transformation: Living with the Result
The installation of wide bi-fold doors and an overhead roof light completely changed the feel and functionality of the home.
- Connecting to the Garden: The new bi-fold doors flood the lounge with daylight and open up the room seamlessly to the outdoors.
- A Year-Round Focal Point: The roof light introduced a brand-new architectural feature to the space. In the summer, it fills the room with bright sky-blue light, while at night, it offers a peaceful view looking up at the stars.
Top Renovation Tips
- Visit a Local Showroom: Popping down to see products in person and meeting the team helps validate design choices before making a final decision.
- Don’t Compromise on All-Season Comfort: Replacing single-skin or outdated glazing with modern thermally efficient glass removes the drafts, leaks, and temperature swings of old conservatories.
- Layer Your Light Sources: Pairing bi-fold doors with an overhead roof light ensures natural light reaches deep into the floorplan throughout every season.
