A Conservatory Can Really Brighten Up Your Home

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Adding extra living space to your home can make a huge difference to your lifestyle and can turn a cramped home into a spacious home. A conservatory is a great way of gaining extra living space and giving your home a light and airy feel. By reading this guide and asking yourself some simple questions you can ensure that you get the perfect conservatory to suit your family’s needs.

What will your conservatory be used for?
By identifying what you plan to use your new conservatory for it will help you to make some important decisions such as how big it needs to be, where it is going to located and what materials it will be made from. Conservatories can be used for a variety of different purposes such as living areas, dining rooms, studies and playrooms to name but a few of the possible uses.

What style of conservatory would you like?
There are a number of different styles of conservatories to choose from and some of the most popular include Victorian, Edwardian and Mediterranean. A major influence when choosing a style is that it is important that your new conservatory will fit in and compliment the current style of your property. Do your research and find out about the different styles available to ensure that you find the right conservatory for you.

What material do you want your conservatory to be made of?
Conservatories are generally made of wood or uPVC. Over recent years uPVC has become very popular as it is far cheaper and requires very little maintenance unlike wood which requires treating every couple of years to prevent it from rotting. uPVC conservatories are also fitted with double glazing as standard which makes them far more energy efficient and cheaper to run.

Will you need planning permission?
The majority of conservatories do not require planning permission. However, it is always best to check with your local planning office first particularly if you are installing a large conservatory or you are in a conservation area.

Will you require building regulation approval?
Most conservatories in England and Wales which are added to residential properties do not require building regulation approval as long as a number of conditions are met including:
• The roof of the conservatory is completely transparent or translucent
• The floor area of the conservatory does not exceed 30sqm
• The conservatory is permanently separated from the rest of the property by a door.

Again if you are in any doubt check with your local council.

How should you furnish your conservatory?
You can furnish your conservatory with virtually any kind of furniture you like. However when choosing furniture is worth considering how hot the conservatory will get and the amount of natural sunlight as some materials will fade. For these reasons wicker and wrought iron furniture remain popular favourites.

What time scales should you allow for the installation of your conservatory?
All conservatories are different and the amount of time it takes to install a conservatory can vary greatly but the average installation time for a conservatory is usually no longer than one week.

Conservatory Outlet specialise in the manufacturing and installation of Conservatories, Orangeries, Double Glazing and uPVC windows and doors. For more information on conservatory installations in your area visit http://www.conservatoryoutlet.co.uk/ or call 0800 915 8844 for a free no obligation quote