Over the years we have been asked various questions
about conservatories and have compiled a short list of dos and don'ts
to help you make the right choice.
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Conservatories - what is the best way to finance your purchase? Approximately 90% of people
who purchase conservatories borrow from a bank or building society.
We would suggest that the building society offers the lowest
interest rates for borrowing and are well worth perusing. |
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What design of conservatory? Always read through some conservatories brochures to familiarise yourself on designs before you meet your conservatory designer. Why not request a free brochure and accessory pack on conservatories, follow this link to brochures on conservatories. |
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Conservatories: when considering a design always think width not projection, this will allow you to position a table and furniture across the width of the conservatory enabling you to take full advantage of the garden. Also its more cost effective, for more information on designs of conservatories follow these links to conservatories for houses and conservatories for bungalows |
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What company: Before deciding on a company it’s always a good idea to check up on the company with the local trading standards office, and to see some conservatories that they have built, and speak to one or two of their clients. |
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Guarantees for conservatories: Guarantees should be for a period of not less than 10 years and should cover the entire conservatory as well as locks and handles etc. If you are dealing with a small concern this should be underwritten by an insurance company. |
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Conservatories how much space will it take up? It's always
a good idea to mark out the area with garden canes or string
so you can see how much garden take up, this will also help you decide on your patio and landscaping arrangements.
Remember always allow for the thickness of the base wall or
you may find your conservatory is smaller than you thought. |
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Conservatories what do they cost? This will be dependent upon
size, design and material. uPVC or hardwood, polycarbonate or
a glazed roof. However, purchase the best quality that you can
afford as it will serve you well over the years that you own
it. In other words you pay for what you get. |
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Position of French doors: This is is dependent upon design of the conservatory
however you may wish to consider doors to the front of the conservatory
which then allows your furniture to be placed to and around
this area and with the doors open on a fine summers day after
cutting the lawns, you can relax have that cup of tea and admire
your hard work .Perhaps you have a smaller conservatory with
a path to the side then doors to the path may be a better choice.
Remember the choice is yours. |
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North facing conservatories: you should be okay during summer but winter it will be cold and you may wish to consider 28 mm sealed units, Pilkington K Glass argon filled to both windows and roof to give a high level of insulation To read more on roofs for conservatories follow this link to roofs for conservatories. |
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South facing conservatories: will require a high degree of ventilation, e.g. roof ventilators which are a must, and low level opening windows, air conditioning is well worth considering together with blinds for both roof and windows, to read up on solar reflective blinds follow this link to blinds for conservatories. |
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Heating and cooling your conservatory: The ideal way to keep your conservatory cool during the summer and warm in the winter is to have air conditioning installed. It’s very economical to install and run, to find out more on air conditioning for conservatories follow this link to air conditioning for conservatories. |
