A conservatory has always been a great way to bring the outside in and allow you to enjoy your garden from the comfort of your home. Elegant, affordable and energy-efficient, here are five reasons to invest in a modern conservatory.

A conservatory is an affordable way to extend your home

Compared to the price of building a traditional brick extension, installing a conservatory is a much more cost-effective alternative. With modern conservatories’ flexible design, there is now a style to suit every budget and every property. If you are looking for extra living space and more light in your home, then a conservatory is the ideal solution.

A new modern conservatory will add value to your home

Building a contemporary conservatory on your property will instantly add value, should you later decide to sell your house. Not only it will provide more space, which most people are looking for these days, but a conservatory will enhance the look and feel of your home.

A conservatory can create a bright living space with easy access to your garden

Due to its large areas of glazing, a conservatory can maximise the amount of natural light that comes into your home, creating a bright and spacious room. Depending on your choice of doors, it can also create a seamless connection between your house and your garden, improving access to the outdoors.

Your new conservatory will be the perfect place to relax in all year round

There is nothing better than sitting in your conservatory on a sunny summer day with the doors open, relaxing, reading a book, listening to music or spending quality time with your family. Your new conservatory is not just for the summer, enjoy cosy and warm nights even on the coldest winter days. Modern conservatories benefit from superb insulation, allowing you to create a year-round comfortable place.

A conservatory doesn’t typically require a planning permission

Unlike traditional extensions and other structures, if under a certain size, a conservatory will not need planning permission. This makes them an easy way to add needed space to your home, without having to go through the hassle of the planning process. Size rules for structures can vary from place to place, but Ashdale Home Improvements will guide throughout the whole process, making sure all rules are thoroughly followed.

At Ashdale Home Improvements, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional quality and professional services. To find out more about our conservatory options, contact one of our friendly team today on 0191 917 6668.

 

The location of your new conservatory

One of the first things to consider when buying a conservatory is its location. Most conservatories are typically located at the back of houses. However, there are no rules set in stone and your conservatory could look a lot better on the side of your home, or even at the front. The location will also depend on which way you want your conservatory to be facing, with most conservatories facing south to maximise the flood of sunlight.

Choosing a conservatory style

The next thing to consider when buying a conservatory is the style. It’s important that your conservatory matches your property and there are a wide range of different styles to choose from. You can go for a period-looking conservatory, such as the Victorian or the Edwardian. Alternatively, if you are looking for a more contemporary style, you can have a Mediterranean conservatory with a glass roof and floor to ceiling windows.

Size of your new conservatory

One of the most common regrets of homeowners is picking a conservatory that’s too small. If you are looking to create a year-round living space, you’re likely to need more space. Choosing the right conservatory size is crucial. You need to consider how you are going to use the space and whether that might change over the years. If you’re investing in a quality conservatory, you want a space to suit your needs for the rest of the time you live in that home.

Connection to your home

You need to consider whether you want your conservatory to be an independent space for relaxation, or if you want to use it to extend your home. Integrating it as an extension of your home can allow you to create a seamless connection between your home and your garden and a larger usable living area.

A fully insulated year-round space

Many people find their old polycarbonate conservatories too hot in summer and too cold in winter. However, modern roofing solutions will allow for better insulation, greater temperature control and increased usability of your conservatory. A tiled warm roof can help reduce glare and heat build-up during the summer and help retain all the warmth in your conservatory during the colder months. The tiled roof will also significantly reduce any annoying outside noise, like rain or wind.

 

Buying a conservatory is a big step and therefore, you need to be armed with as much information as possible before you invest in one. It’s best to get your conservatory right first time, rather than having to remedy mistakes once installation is completed. If you are considering extending your home, talk to one of our team today and we’ll be more than happy to answer any of your queries.

Can a tiled warm roof be fitted to my existing conservatory? 

Our tiled conservatory roofs can be used for any style of conservatory, no matter the size or shape. Our warm roofing system has been expertly designed to fit onto existing conservatory window frames. The tiled roof can replace the existing glass or polycarbonate roof of your conservatory, while allowing you to retain the original windows, doors, frames, and walls.

Do I need to obtain a planning permission? 

A warm conservatory roof replacement doesn’t typically require a planning permission. New building regulations introduced in 2010 enabled anyone to put a solid roof on a conservatory, provided it adheres to certain criteria. However, you can rest assured that Ashdale Home Improvements will provide guidance and assistance in dealing with all matters relating to planning permission and building regulations.

Why upgrade to a tiled conservatory roof? 

There are so many benefits of having a tiled conservatory roof fitted. Providing modern thermal efficiency, a tiled roofing system will allow your conservatory to stay warm in the winter and cool and comfortable in the summer, even in direct sunlight, creating a year-round living space. With the array of styles and tiled colours that we offer, your upgraded conservatory will feel and look like a true extension of your house. What’s more, a conservatory warm roof will not only enhance the appearance of your home, but it will also increase the value of your property.

 Will a tiled conservatory roof help me reduce external noise? 

Yes, the upgrade to a warm roof will definitely help you eliminate distracting outside noise you previously experienced with your polycarbonate or your glass roof, such as rain, wind and any unwanted ambient external noises.

Will a warm conservatory roof help reduce condensation in my conservatory? 

New tiled conservatory roofs have a modern multi-layered roof design to prevent the build-up of condensation in the roof structure and protect against the risk of damp.

Will I lose a lot of light in my conservatory with a tiled roof system? 

You will lose a certain amount of light as opposed to your old glass or polycarbonate roof, but your conservatory will remain a bright and airy living space, surrounded by glass windows and doors on three sides. The smooth light finish of interior plasterboard on your warm roof will also reflect light inside the conservatory, maximising its brightness by allowing as much light to be bounced around the room as possible. You also have the option of adding roof windows, to get maximum amount of light back into your house and allow for additional ventilation.

Will there be any disruption during the roof installation process? 

Our home improvement experts will ensure a quick hassle-free installation with minimum disruption to your life through the fitting process. Any boards and covers will be put down and our fitters will take care of the removal of any rubbish.

How long will the tiled roof installation take? 

A warm conservatory roof fitting will take approximately four to five days. To ensure a quick hassle-free installation, don’t hesitate to contact Ashdale Home Improvements today and we’ll guide you through the whole process, from obtaining an initial quote to completing the installation.

Will the warm roof be guaranteed? 

All our warm roof components come with a 10-year guarantee and a 25-year guarantee on the roof tiles, to give you a peace of mind.

How much will a solid warm roof cost? 

The price of our solid conservatory roof replacement depends on a number of different factors, including the size of your conservatory. At Ashdale Home Improvements, we are committed to delivering the very best value for money for our customers and offer a price match guarantee to help turn your ideas into a reality. Contact us now for your free, no obligation quotation.

Still not sure if a warm conservatory roof is the best choice for your conservatory? Talk to one of our team today and we’ll be more than happy to answer any of your questions.

Edwardian conservatory

The Edwardian conservatory has a very symmetrical shape, combining a ridged roof with a bold rectangular base, which can suit both traditional and modern homes.

The flat-walled design is perfect for those looking for a more simplified style of conservatory. The pitched roof, which is angled to shed rainwater, can be made as large as the customer likes.

The rectangular shape offers a generous amount of floor space, perfect for the inclusion of more furniture and plants.

Victorian conservatory

The Victorian conservatory is one of the most popular styles of conservatories in the UK. The multi-faceted structure creates an elegant rounded effect and suits both period and new built properties.

Inspired from the late Victorian architecture, this conservatory includes a bay front, a steeply pitched roof and ornate ridge details, like finials and crestings.

Victorian conservatories come in different variations, most popular being the three-facet (featuring a bay front with three main windows at wide angles) and the five-facet Victorian conservatory (with five main windows).

Lean-to Conservatories

The lean-to conservatory, also known as a Mediterranean conservatory, is a conservatory with a rectangular or square shape, with the longer wall adjoined to the house and a single-sloped roof. The flat angled roof gives this conservatory style the appearance of ‘leaning’ against a house, hence its name.

The clean lines and structure would complement any property, rather than overshadow it. It’s a great design option a modern garden room.

The lean-to style is perfect for properties that are restricted by height or have an area that’s too awkward to accommodate a conservatory, as the pitch of the roof can vary depending on the property.

Gable Conservatory

A gable-end conservatory can add real grandeur feel to your home and is well suited to period homes of any size.

A gable conservatory comes with a front roof that’s vertical, rather than sloping back to the centre. The front of the conservatory stays upright, like the end of a house. The gable front of the conservatory adds style and maximises light coming into the room, while the conservatory height gives the room a spacious feel.

A gable conservatory also has a square or rectangular shape, optimising interior space.

T-Shaped Conservatory

Best suited for larger properties with gardens, the T-Shaped conservatory is a combination conservatory style with a large central projection.

This conservatory can either be Victorian, Gable or Edwardian in style, with the top part of the T adjoining the house and the other section extending into the garden, so you need to ensure you garden can accommodate such a conservatory.

The T-shaped conservatory makes maximum impact with its generous curved or square central bay, giving you a magnificent space with panoramic views of your garden.  It’s is a very versatile style and can allow you to create two distinct living spaces within the same room.

 P-Shaped Conservatory

The P-shape conservatory is a perfect style for a larger, detached property, combining a lean-to conservatory with a Victorian conservatory, or combining an Edwardian conservatory roof with a lean-to or double hipped roof.

The P shaped conservatory offers more room than other conservatory designs and is also hugely versatile, as it extends in different directions and offers the option to create two separate living areas.  You can either make the two sections of your conservatory equal in size or you can have one large room and one small room.

The P-shape conservatory will adds much-needed space to your home, without taking up too much of the garden.

If you’re still ensure of what’s the best conservatory style to perfectly complement your home and meet your needs, contact out friendly advisors today. We’ll be happy to provide you with an expert advice on the wide range of quality bespoke conservatory designs we offer and help you find the best solution for you.

Conservatories are built as a more affordable alternative to an extension and they don’t often comply with the building regulations regarding thermal efficiency that an extension would. However, modern design and improved quality materials can now boost the performance of your conservatory and create a comfortable year-round living space.

Invest in a conservatory roof replacement

Replacing your old glass or polycarbonate roof with a new tiled roofing system will allow you to transform your conservatory into a versatile contemporary sunroom, that will enhance the look and value of your home. The ceiling will be plastered and highly insulated, in order to retain all warmth in the winter, while maintaining a cooler temperature in the hot summer days.

Ensure your conservatory is equipped with energy-efficient windows and doors

If the temperature in your conservatory suddenly drops down and damp spots begin to appear when it gets cold, one of the reasons for that could be the old windows with poor insulation. If this is the case, then consider fitting double or triple glazing units which have a high performance coating on the glass and is filled with argon gass, which results in greater energy efficiency.

The innovative intelligent glass technology

If you want to maximise the flood of natural light in your conservatory, and you’re not keen on upgrading to a tiled roof, then upgrading to an intelligent glass roof will still allow you to create a functional year-round room. Innovative glass roof systems come with array of benefits, including greater thermal efficiency, anti-glare properties and self-cleaning special coating.

Don’t let your conservatory be a wasted space. With so many ways to make better use of your conservatory and with our expert help, you can transform your conservatory into a functional room with better temperature control and greater comfort every day of the year.

Call one of your advisers today and we’ll be happy to answer any of your queries.