Conservatory Insulation

When conservatories were first built it was thought that they may save householders money. The idea was that heat energy gained from the sun would be collected in the conservatory and distributed into the house, reducing the amount of heating required.

Unfortunately this concept was based on a conservatory only being used during the hot summer months. In reality, people use their conservatories all year round and heat the room throughout winter. Conservatories can suffer from heat loss at up to ten times the rate of a well insulated room within the house and could be a drain on your heating bill if not insulated correctly.

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uPVC or Wood Conservatory?

If you are planning a conservatory one of the biggest design decisions you have to make is what type of material you use for the structure and the frames of the conservatory. Both hardwood and uPVC are strong durable materials for conservatories, and both come with advantages and disadvantages.

If you have an older property it may benefit most from a traditional conservatory, there are several different types you can buy in Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian styles, depending which best suits the property.

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How to Choose a Timber Conservatory

Timber conservatories are much sought after; and although they tend to be more expensive than uPVC conservatories, they are still a popular choice amongst buyers.

A wooden conservatory is often much more sympathetic to the overall aesthetics of a property, and elaborately detailed traditional style hardwood conservatories can add a touch of style and luxury to a home.

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How to Build a Conservatory

A conservatory could cost anything from £500 per square metre to over £1000 per square metre, depending on the size, the style, and the choice of materials.

Even the most basic of conservatories could cost several thousand pounds, so if you are able to build one yourself you could save a great deal of money.

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Planning a Conservatory

Adding a conservatory to your property can be an excellent way of improving your home. It can give you much needed extra space if your family is starting to outgrow your house; it can give the property an extra dimension and a touch of luxury and might even increase the value of your home when the time comes to sell.

However, before you begin to think about the positive benefits a conservatory could bring to your lifestyle, it is vitally important to think through every aspect of the planning stage.

Get the conservatory design and build right, and the finished building will meet your expectations.

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