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Choosing your conservatory
Deciding which style of conservatory is right for you is fun - but are some key
things to consider. Use our tips to help get everything just right…
1. Use 3. Positioning 5. Glazing
What do you hope to get out of your Think about the position of your New advancements have been made to
new room? Will it be a study perhaps? conservatory. Those that face the South ensure the glass used in conservatories
Or a playroom? An office? Or maybe will receive the most amount of sun works it’s hardest for the homeowner.
just an extra space to relax in. during the day. If this is the case, you Keeping you cooler in summer and
Whatever you choose, the use will may need to consider extra ventilation warmer in winter means a conservatory
determine how large you need your and possibly blinds in order to block isn’t just a seasonal room.
new space to be, and which layout will out some of the harsher rays.
6. Planning permission
suit best.
4. Size If you’re building a conservatory in
2. Materials Once you’ve made a decision on your England or Wales, you will not usually
Your new space should fit seamlessly design, it might be best to check the need planning permission. However, it
with your lifestyle. PVCu is both dimensions of both your house and is always better to be safe than sorry.
incredibly hardwearing and low your garden. A conservatory should be If you are in any doubt always check
maintenance. No need for step ladders an extension of your current living as early as you can with your
and re-painting; oil on the hinges and space, and shouldn’t take up too much local council.
a wipe down every now and again valuable garden space.
will keep your conservatory looking
like new.
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