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Want a Cool Conservatory? Consider Air Conditioning

One factor that can dissuade someone from extending their home with a conservatory is the ‘hothouse’ effect in the summer. Glass magnifies the sunlight, and whilst this can be a wonderful feature in the winter, come the summer the conservatory can become unbearably hot. This is particularly relevant if your conservatory is to be built [...]

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Considering Natural Light in Locating your Conservatory

A conservatory or orangery is a beautiful way to extend your home. The cost is reasonable and also flexible, with a vast array of design possibilities to fit your budget and needs. But perhaps one of the most compelling reasons for choosing a conservatory as a way to extend your home is the ability to [...]

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Practical and Decorative Benefits of Conservatory Blinds

An important consideration that is sometimes overlooked in the decision to have a conservatory built is how to shade the windows. Rather than as an afterthought, the choice of blinds should really be part of the overall conservatory design process. There are both practical and decorative reasons for this and here we’ll take a brief [...]

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Conservatories: First Thoughts – Building Regulations and the Party Wall Act

The aim of this article is to give a brief, easy-to-understand overview of what to consider if you’re thinking about having a conservatory built in England. In 2008 the rules around the building of extensions to private homes were relaxed, mainly because planning departments around the country were overwhelmed by the huge increase in the [...]

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How to choose a professional conservatory or orangery company

Before setting out on your conservatory or orangery purchase it pays to do some homework. There are a vast array of companies selling conservatories, orangeries contemporary buildings, garden rooms, but are these companies able to offer you a choice of design and materials? There are only a handful of companies that exist that can really [...]

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