Thinking carefully during the design stages can help you create a conservatory that is used constantly throughout the year, making it a good investment and a great addition to your home. If you’re planning on adding a conservatory to your home, consider the following advice on how to design the ideal space.

Common use

As you’ve already decided that you want to add a conservatory to your home, you probably have an idea of how you will use it. Whether it’s going to be used as a dining area, a greenhouse, or an extra room to relax in, when deciding on every other aspect of your design, always refer back to the common use so you build the most appropriate conservatory for your requirements.

Materials

Using high quality glazing and other high quality building materials is a worthy investment, as you are less likely to see general wear and tear accumulate. Better quality products also means reduced heat loss.

Along with looking at the quality of the materials you choose, it is worth picking materials that have a warrantee or guarantee of 10 years or more as this is usually a good indicator of high standard materials and manufacturing.

Location

It is likely that you are restricted with where you can build your conservatory, but if you have option, you need to decide whether you want it built in front, behind, or on the side of your home. It is worth choosing the side which has the most sunlight so that you can make the most of your conservatory.

Insulation

So that you aren’t restricted to only using your conservatory during a couple of months a year, it is important that you think of how you’re going to keep the space warm. With restrictions surrounding the ways you heat your conservatory (usually they can’t be heated using your central heating system) and the desire to keep energy bills low, installing good quality insulation is one of the best ways to keep the space warm during cold snaps.

Plan your conservatory to have a good level of insulation by using double or triple glazing and a solid roof. Solid roofing will allow you to create the warmest conservatory possible as you can add overhead insulation.

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