Conservatories Cheshire come in many different styles, sizes, and materials. Our guide is going to help you look through all these different types, and figure out which is the best solution to your home, with your budget. 

Conservatories can be simple glass rooms to glazed extensions, and there is a growing trend of people opting for Orangeries Cheshire. Orangeries are a halfway point between a traditional glass conservatory and a small extension. 

What should I think about when getting a conservatory?

 When getting a conservatory, you should mainly think about what you want to use it for, as this can affect which one you get. 

• If you want it to be used for plants or pets a basic style of conservatory that can be accessed through an existing door in your home should be suitable.

•  If you want it just for use on warm summer days, you could opt for a simply constructed one. However, they can get cold in winter, so you’ll want to keep in mind the impact of the temperature on the rest of the house. 

• If you want it to extend your living space all the time, you should think more about the construction, features, style and size. Integrating this into your house and making an open plan space is a good idea. 

• If you want something spectacular, you should consider an orangery. These are most impressive but can be a pricey option. 

What are the different types of conservatories?

• Lean-to – these are the simplest form of conservatory, making them great if you’re on a tight budget. They are also often called Mediterranean conservatories. 

•  Victorian – a very popular style, which features a bay front, and a pitched roof with an ornate roof ridge. 

• Edwardian or Georgian – Similar to the Victorian conservatory, but they are rectangular and have a flat front. 

• Gable – these are distinguished by the roof. It doesn’t slope to the centre, but instead stays upright so feels like it has some proper height. 

• P-Shape – a combination of a lean to, and a Victorian/Edwardian conservatory which makes a P shape. This style is usually quite large and a good option for providing extra living space. 

• T-Shape – this style has a central projection which extends across the width of the home. They are a good choice for houses that are detached and have a big garden.

• Orangeries – This is an impressive design which is a combination of a conservatory and a single floor extension. Usually they’re partially made from brickwork and they’re a substantial structure. 
  
  

What materials are used for conservatories?

The materials you use for your conservatory can affect multiple factors, like the temperature, the maintenance, and how much light it lets in. Looking at the sections is helpful to see what options you have. 

• Conservatory Walls – You can have your conservatories with brickwork or with just glass panels. Having more brickwork can make your conservatory feel more integrated, and helps regulate the temperature. 

• Conservatory Roofs – You can have the option of a glass roof or a fully tiled roof. Glass roofs can bring a lot more light into the room, whilst a tiled roof can make your conservatory feel like an extension. Alternatively, you could have a tiled roof with a glass roof light. 
  
  

What different types of glass are used for conservatories?

• Anti-glare, reflective or tinted – this glass can help reduce the glare from the sun, which is very handy on summer days. 

• Self-Cleaning Glass – an outer coating on this glass reacts with sunlight and breaks down any dirt, meaning you shouldn’t have to clean them as often as you would have to do with normal glass. This works best with more steeply pitched roofs. 

• Thermally efficient glass – This type of glass stops heat from escaping. You can have double glazed panels installed which are filled with an energy efficient gas, or some glasses use a special coating which stops heat escaping.