Conservatories – What does the word Conservatory mean?
The oxford dictionary defines a conservatory as “a room with a glass roof and walls, attached to a house and used as a sun lounge or a greenhouse”. Conservatories date back as far as the 17th century and have been a popular feature of UK homes ever since. Conservatories became particular popular in the UK due to the harsh climate as they allow you to enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of indoors whatever the weather. Conservatories were originally used as a place to grow plants that could not survive outdoors in the UK climate however, they are now used for a variety of purposes.
Traditionally conservatory frames were built out of wood or timber. Modern technology has moved on and the majority of conservatories are now built out of uPVC. This is because uPVC conservatories are much cheaper and require far less maintenance. There are many different styles of uPVC conservatories such as Victorian, Edwardian, Mediterranean and Bespoke conservatories.
Victorian conservatories are easily recognisable by their angled facets. Depending on personal preference and the room available there are two types of Victorian conservatory the most popular is the three facet design but there is also the five facet design. Edwardian conservatories are defined by their pitched roof and rectangular footprint which allows you to get the most use out of the available space. Whereas Mediterranean or lean-to conservatories are a great option where there are height restrictions such as in a bungalow. Mediterranean conservatories have a shallow slanted roof and often have floor to ceiling windows allowing the maximum view of the outdoors. Bespoke conservatories are individually designed for each customer making each one unique. They are becoming more popular as they can be designed to perfectly fit in the space available.
The great thing about modern uPVC conservatories is not only do they come in a wide range of styles but they can also be matched up to uPVC windows and uPVC doors. By matching up a conservatory with uPVC windows and uPVC doors it can tie the whole house together and make it more aesthetically pleasing.
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