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Why a Conservatory

/gallery/According to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, adding a quality conservatory to your property can raise the value of your home by up to five per cent. Another recent survey found that you can expect to make at least 100 per cent of the cost of building a conservatory back by the time you come to sell. So, in theory, you can’t lose.
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Planning Permission For Conservatories

Planning Permission Under new regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 adding a conservatory to your house is considered to be permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission, subject to the limits and conditions listed below.
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Conservatory Building Regulations

Building RegulationsIf your conservatory’s internal floor area is less than 30 square metres you probably do not need to apply for building regulations approval
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Conservatory Buying Advice

Conservatory buying advice - Use this section to get tips and advice about buying conservatories
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Conservatory Quotes / Prices

If you are now in the position where you want to get accurate quotations for the work you want carrying out. You can use our UK conservatory installer directory to obtain highly competitive quotes from reputable conservatory companies.
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History Of Conservatories

The word conservatory is derived from the Italian “conservato” (stored or preserved) and Latin “ory” – a place for – and was originally used to describe a non–glazed structure used for storing food. Later the word was used to describe glazed structures for conserving, or protecting, plants from cold weather.
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Top Ten Buying Tips

Use  www.conservatoryinformation.co.uk to browse through at your leisure to look at styles, designs, sizes and to gain ideas. This will help make sure you get the exact conservatory you are looking for.
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Conservatory Base (Concrete)

This is a typical design of a conservatory base with a solid concrete base. The floor insulation that is added makes the floor a “warm floor”. The insulation reduces the heat loss in the floor. The cavity wall should also be insulated to stop heat loss through the walls
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Conservatory Base (Timber)

This is the typical design of a conservatory base with a suspended timber floor. This type of conservatory base construction is used when a conservatory is built on a slope or the floor level in the house is a lot higher than the existing garden. Insulation should be installed between floor joists to improve thermal efficiency.
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Conservatory Finishes

UPVC Grained Conservatories - GRAINED FINISHES The main grained finishes throughout the Conservatory industry are Mahogany, Rosewood and Light Oak. These grained finishes are available grained both sides or grained one side white on the other. (Ex…
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Glass Roof Conservatories

Glass Roof conservatories are becoming increasingly popular with the advances in high performance glass units available within the market. Choosing a glass conservatory roof will considerably cut out the noise caused by the rain and a glass roof conservatory will instantly give any conservatory the wow factor.
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Conservatory Glazing (Sides)

The glass that is used on the sides of a conservatory glass is usually clear glass however there are circumstances when frosted patterned glass will be used on the neighbouring side of a conservatory or when it’s positioned close to a wall/fence.
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Conservatory Insulation

Good insulation is essential if you want to use your conservatory all year round. Good insulation keeps your conservatory warm in the winter and reduces the amount of heating required. The most important points to look for with regards to insulation are as follows
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Orangery Quotes / Prices

If you are now in the position where you want to get accurate quotations for the work you want carrying out. You can use our UK orangery installer directory to obtain highly competitive quotes from reputable orangery companies.
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Conservatory Leadwork

This is the best long term method of sealing the conservatory against the house. Well installed lead flashing will seal your new conservatory against the elements of the British weather. This method is time consuming and should only be done by trained fitters
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Conservatory Electrics

Make sure the installer of you new conservatory is part p registered or they use an electrician that is part p registered. (Competent Persons Scheme)
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Victorian Conservatory Design

A Victorian Design Conservatory has 5 or more sides (Facets) with the corners to the front angled. This design has an apexed roof structure. This elegent design blends in nicely with a certain style of house.
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Edwardian Conservatory Design

The Edwardian Conservatory design maximises space. The square design makes furnishing the conservatory very easy. This particular design will be well suited to a wide selection of homes.
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Gable Front Conservatory Design

The Gable fronted Conservatory design maximises space. The square design makes furnishing the conservatory very easy. This particular design will be well suited to a wide selection of homes.
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Conservatory Thresholds

Conservatory Door Thresholds As Standard the majority of conservatory companies will install a PVC threshold on French doors / single doors on your conservatory. UPVC Threshold – This is the standard thresh used throughout the conservatory industry…
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