If you are considering building a conservatory for your home, there are a lot of things to think about. One of these things is the materials that you are going to use for your conservatory, and this will ultimately come down to two things: what you want, and what your budget allows. In this article, we are going to give you some tips on choosing the right materials for your conservatory.
The Tips
Figure Out Your Budget
The very first thing that you need to do is figure out your budget. If you do not do this, you simply will not know how much money you can spend, and will probably end up over spending by quite a lot.
Consider Functionality
There are two main functions that your conservatory frame will be used for, which are keeping unwanted guests out, and keeping the heat in. When it comes to keeping heat inside, timber frames are outperformed significantly by aluminium and UPVC frames. With that being said though, frames made from UPVC are extremely prone to having their seals degrading over time, which eventually let cold air into your home; aluminium is made from much stronger materials, so it isn’t as prone to this issues, but timber can be the worst as it can warp and degrade over time.
Think About Longevity and Durability
Nobody wants to have to rebuild a conservatory once it has been built once, as both existing homeowners and future buyers do not want to worry about it falling down. The cheapest material is UPVC and is the least durable out of all of the available materials. As we have mentioned above, the seals on UPVC conservatories degrade over the years, making it less heat efficient. As well as this, UPVC can also warp too, causing a lot of damage. Wood and aluminium are much different (yes, wood does warp, though), aluminium requires minimal maintenance and can simply be left alone for years.
Be Eco-Friendly
In this eco-friendly world, you need to consider the material which is as eco-friendly as possible. This can be hard, as you need the conservatory to last, but UPVC is not the most eco-friendly material in the world; it is unrecyclable, and will most likely sit in a landfill if it is damaged and take centuries to completely decompose. Timber is probably the most eco-friendly of the materials available to build conservatories out of, and is a renewable source of energy; you should still think about planting trees, or donating to charities that do so if you are using a lot of timber.
Get In Touch Today
At MPD, our team of planning consultants can provide advice on what we believe is the best way to go when it comes to redesigning your home. If you want to know more information about this, you can get in touch with us by using 01925 357008, or emailing info@mpdbuiltenv.co.uk. We are always here to take your call, deal with any enquiries and answer any questions that you may have relating to any of our services, including our fees and costs.
