Build a conservatory!

There are numerous benefits to building a conservatory onto your home. In addition to adding to the resale value of your property, and improving the aesthetics of the house, an attractive conservatory will also increase the pride that you feel for your home. Moreover, should extra living space be a necessity, adding a conservatory is a simple way to double your living space or reorganise your home to ensure a maximum use of space and light. Finally, for those who fancy an outdoors lifestyle, but don't live in a climate that allows for it, installing a conservatory is the perfect compromise; allowing for the outdoors to flow seamlessly into your home without the extremes of temperature.

Planning permission for conservatories
The first thing that it is necessary to do, once you have made the decision to build a conservatory onto your home, is find out whether or not you require planning permission. Often, depending on whether your proposed structure meets certain requirements, this is unnecessary. However, it is always better to be sure, and the best way to do this, is to consult your Local Authority. Get all the information on planning permission below
          The extension does not have its own plumbing or drainage facilities.

• The floor area is no more than 30 square metres.
• The roof of the conservatory is completely transparent and at least three quarters of the area is form of glazed sheeting.
• The extension is separated from the rest of the house and the property by means of a door.
• The site of the extension is on the ground, as opposed to being elevated.
• At least half of the wall area is comprised of windows that are substantially glazed with glazing that meets the official requirements.
• Any heating mechanism within the structure has its own on/off controls

Glass Considerations

It is important that the glass in your conservatory is an asset, rather than a burden. Choosing the correct conservatory glass is perhaps one of the most important decisions that need to be made during the planning process. This is largely because glass is so technologically advanced these days that the type of glass you install in your new conservatory can have a significant bearing on how much pleasure you derive from it. Glass can control temperature, improve security, block out solar some solar gain and self-clean. It is up to you to decide what your needs are regarding your conservatory glass and then consult the glass professionals to make it happen.

Cleaning glass conservatories

One of the greatest hassles associated with owning a conservatory is that of cleaning the glass. Fortunately, Pilkington Self-Cleaning Glass is a product that removes the hassle from having glass as a feature in the home. Using only the natural elements, with no effort on your part, this incredible glass product cleans itself, ensuring that it always looks its best. The sun's natural rays break down organic dirt that collects on the glass and when it rains, the loose debris is washed away. The quick drying surface ensures that your conservatory is left streak-free, therefore providing a clearer view.

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