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Insulation cut to size
Ply cut to size
Roof tiles cut to size
Internal plasterboard cut to size
Gutters cut
Eaves protectors cut
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Times change, and so do
people’s lifestyles.
Take conservatories, for
example. Originally, they
were designed not so much
for people, but largely to
house the kind of plants that
would not survive the British
climate.
The notion of having a touch
of the Mediterranean adjoining
your house appealed to those
lucky enough to enjoy their
“Grand Tours”. Naturally, such
splendid buildings were only
to be found on big houses.
Designs reflected the historical
period and took little account
of issues such as energy saving
and difficulty in cleaning: after
all, did wealthy Victorians with
plenty of servants worry about
global warming?
But in the past few decades,
conservatories – along with
central heating and double
glazed windows - became
one of the desirable home
improvements for ordinary
people. They worked pretty well
given the constraints of the time
and the climate. But it has to
be said that many are now well
past their sell-by date – and
many have fallen into disuse
for much of the year, or – sadly
– been relegated to little more
than glorified storage rooms
that were too cold in winter
and too warm in summer. They
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were also notoriously difficult
to keep clean and the choice of
materials was limited.
But what a lot is happening to
change that. The industry has
recognised the huge potential
market for replacement
conservatory elements – notably
roofs and glass; research
and development takes into
account all-important energy
conservation, ventilation,
ease of cleaning, and equally
important, style.
Today’s homeowners are
more demanding and insist
on their homes not just being
comfortable, easy-to-maintain
and warm - they also want their
property to stand out from the
crowd aesthetically. Rows of
homes with almost identical
white boxes tacked on simply
will not do!
Colour is a big story now,
with an ever-increasing choice
to suit any taste or style of
property.
Most of all, the aim is to
ensure the conservatory,
whether new or refurbished,
is an extra – and very versatile
– space which can be enjoyed
throughout the year; and
one that can be marketed as
a wise investment that adds
considerable value to the
property.