With the squeeze on household budgets and rising borrowing rates, moving to a new home, or building bricks and mortar extensions is becoming out of reach for many families. But if you desperately need more space, a conservatory or an orangery may be a quicker, less complicated, and cheaper alternative to a home extension.
Whichever option you choose, it is important that your new living space matches your family’s everyday routines, needs, and preferences. Whether you require more space to accommodate your growing family, a place to relax after a hard day at work, or a functional room for remote working, a conservatory or an orangery is flexible to meet your changing needs.
In this article, we’ll discuss the difference between an orangery and a conservatory and the benefits of both so you can make an informed decision about which option is best for your home.
The Benefits Of Orangeries
An orangery is a brick home extension that has large windows and a flat roof with a central glazed lantern. Typically, the glass roof occupies less than 75 per cent of the roof area, with less than 50 per cent of the walls made from glass.
- A bespoke orangery can be designed to blend in with the exterior of your home, for example by matching the bricks or windows with those of your property.
- Because the windows are large but separated by wide brick pillars, it is easier to design the orangery to complement your home instead of looking out of place.
- An orangery is highly adaptable, with the only limit on interior customisation being how big it is. Orangeries make excellent living spaces, dining rooms, home offices, and gyms.
- The brick construction and part-glazed roof provide excellent insulation, with the warmth of the sun captured by the expansive windows. Therefore, orangeries are perfect at any time of year, even in periods of extreme heat or cold.
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The Benefits Of Conservatories
Conservatories feature a uPVC framework and a glass roof that covers at least 75 per cent of the roof area, and walls that are at least 50 per cent glass (but often much more). They may have a brick dwarf wall or a solid tiled roof instead for additional warmth.
- High-quality, energy-efficient glazing minimises your carbon footprint and is great for the planet.
- Full customisation allows homeowners to create the perfect conservatory to meet their needs, with an almost endless array of styles, shapes, and sizes.
- The large windows allow a lot of light into the conservatory, reducing the demand for electricity, while homeowners can enjoy unobstructed views of the outdoors from the comfort and warmth of the interior.
- Conservatories can often be constructed without formal planning permission, making them a quick and simple alternative to a more complicated and costly home extension.
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Contact Harveys Windows For More Information
To find out more about investing in a new conservatory or orangery for your home, please contact the specialists at Harveys Windows today at 0116 497 1937.
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