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Guide to Choosing a Conservatory
Wed 11 Mar 2009 - 09:29
Guide to Choosing a Conservatory
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tim_Briggs]Tim Briggs
A well designed conservatory will provide a beautiful, cost effective asset to any home. It can be a place to relax with family and friends, a play room for the children, an extension to your garden to be used throughout the year and an investment you will enjoy for many years.
The uses of a conservatory are many and are dependent on your lifestyle and property. For instance for many families across the UK the Kitchen is the main family room. It is here that families eat, chat and relax, and it is here that a conservatory can add value by transforming the backdrop into beautiful views of your garden area while also making the environment more airy and pleasant.
Another example of how a conservatory can add value in today's hectic world is as a home office. For anyone who works from home what could be better than working in the quiet and serene environment of your conservatory. It will provide you with plenty of storage for your files and computer equipment and once the doors to the main house are closed you will have complete peace to concentrate and gather your thoughts.
Whatever you intend to use a new conservatory for you should know what different styles are available, so please read on.
The Victorian
The Victorian style conservatory is the most popular style of conservatory and is probable one of the most versatile. It is this versatility that makes it suitable for most property styles. Its main feature is a bay style curved front that is normally designed with 3 or 5 facets, but can be made with more. It has a steeply pitched roof and in keeping with the Victorian period has a roof ridge decorated with finial and cresting detailing.
The Edwardian
The Edwardian style of Conservatory carries the same elegant pitched roof design, ridge cresting and finials, of the Victorian Conservatory. However, it is modelled on the simpler square lines of a square bay style. It is also possible to 'clip' the corners to achieve a Victorian-esque look while maintaining the effective use of the floor area which is one of the advantages over the Victorian conservatory style.
The Mono Pitch/Lean To
For those that prefer the clean understated lines of a Mediterranean style sunroom a Mono Pitch/Lean To conservatory is the perfect choice.
Traditional or contemporary, this style is ideal for properties with limited space under the eaves (such as a bungalow) or an awkward area in which to fit a conservatory. The pitch of the roof is variable, so that a shallow pitch could fit under a low bungalow roof, whilst a steeper pitch would match the roof of a terraced house.
Often referred to as a sunroom or garden room, Mono Pitch/Lean To conservatories bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your home.
Bespoke Conservatories
The truth is that whatever your requirements there is a conservatory for you. Conservatories are bespoke creations so several different styles can be amalgamated into the one design depending on your requirements. They can also be made from different materials, timber (hardwood), aluminium and UPVC-U and there are numerous glazing options including the very popular self cleaning glass.
The most important information
Whatever you do the most important choice you make is choosing a conservatory installer company that has a good reputation. Look out for recommendations from friends and family as these are often invaluable.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tim_Briggs http://EzineArticles.com/?Guide-to-Choosing-a-Conservatory&id=2057809
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