Conservatories are hugely popular in Britain. On those cool summer days, there is nothing like sitting on a comfortable chair in your conservatory with a good book and the sun shining in on you. They make a slightly drearier summer day feel like the Mediterranean with the way they keep you warm, and it certainly won’t leave you feeling blue…
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Your Conservatory Roof, Windows, and Doors
So you have decided which conservatory you would like and when you want it. The next step you have to take is deciding on the roof, windows, and doors that you would like installed. It may sound like a very simple task, but it is not as easy as it may seem. You need to have an idea of what…
Making your Conservatory into a More Useable Space
Most people when planning to buy a new conservatory will inevitably have a series of great plans for what it can be used for. Some will consider it as a new dinning room or as a second lounge, others may see it as a TV room whilst some might even see it as an office. Planning what your new conservatory…
What to Think About Before Investing in a New Conservatory
There can be little doubt that investing in a conservatory for your home can be a great move. A conservatory will be able to extend your lounge, give you a new dinning room or even be able to function as an office. Not only will a conservatory give you much needed extra space and light but will also increase the…
How to Prevent Condensation in your Conservatory
Conservatories are wonderful spaces to spend time relaxing, especially during the spring and summer months. However, during the winter months they tend to be used by many people less frequently. It is during this period that some conservatories tend to suffer from condensation. In this article we look we at what you can do to minimise or get rid of…
Is This the End of the Door Key?
They have been round for centuries and most have one in our pocket or purse at some time or another. The ubiquitous door key has been the staple way of locking and unlocking the entries to our homes for longer than most of us can remember. But could new technology be about to make the much loved door key a…
Is it Time for Your Listed Building to Have Proper Windows?
If you have ever thought of purchasing or own a listed building or one that has building restrictions imposed upon it, then you’ll empathise with the frustration that comes when owners try to find a way of replacing old, draughty windows with new, ultra-efficient ones. It’s something that a number of residents in listed properties have had to come to…
How Much Double Glazing Goes into the World’s Biggest Buildings?
If you are having double glazing installed in your home or for your business premises in the near future, you might be pondering on the size of the job and the disruption it’s going to cause. Compared to some of the world’s biggest buildings, however, domestic window installations are just a drop in the ocean. As we build taller skyscrapers…
Do Your Facias and Guttering Need Replacing?
Mention the word facias to people and you’ll often get a blank look. It’s the stuff that goes along the underside of your roof and looks like a strip of wood or uPVC. Facias are actually one of the most important parts of any building. Without them the damp and rain would get into the rafters and cause the…
Cost Vs Efficiency When Choosing New Windows
One question we often get asked at the Conservatory Hub is whether it’s better to spend a little more money and go for the most energy efficient windows or if a cheaper option will do just as well. To answer this, you need to understand what energy efficiency means with regards to double and triple glazing and how it…
