The Buyers Guide to Diy Conservatories

The Victorian Conservatory is the most popular style of conservatory, with a versatility that makes its distinguishing architectural features such as a bay front give a curved shape and steeply pitched roof and ornate ridge details give this style a more classical appearance.

The Victorian style is available in, three facets, a bay front that has three main windows that give a curved appearance, widely angled for maximum space. Five facets a bay front with five main windows creating a more rounded appearance.

The Georgian is a flat fronted style that offers excellent use of floor space due to the square or rectangular internal shape. Each side of the roof slopes back to the centre and the resulting contemporary style is suited to the majority of properties. The Georgian is available in the classic system for a more traditional look or the uzone which is a more contemporary style.

A gable fronted conservatory adds a sense of grandeur to any home. With a high roof slope and the same floor space as a Georgian, a gable offers excellent use of internal space. The front panel of the roof remains upright rather than sloping back to the centre as on a Georgian, creating a feeling of great height within the conservatory. The gable fronted style of conservatory is available in the classic system.

The lean to style is for those who prefer the clean understated lines of a Mediterranean sunroom. Traditional or contemporary, this style is ideal for properties with limited space under eaves or an awkward area in which to fit a conservatory. The lean to style is available in the classic and the uzone elevation and uzone elevation plus systems from diy conservatories.

The ideal style for a larger conservatory, a P Shape can combine for example a lea to and a Victorian, to create a versatile style that can be used as two different living areas. Due to the proportions needed to achieve the P shape, this style is better suited to larger properties, giving an impressive result. The larger shape is perfect as a room with a dual purpose such as lounge / dining areas through to a fun family room. The P shape style can be specified as either a three facet or five facet Victorian or Georgian design. It is available in the classic system.

Combining usually both the Victorian style of conservatory and the lean to style of conservatory the b shaped conservatory is in a class of its own, with the huge increase of space that you will receive from having the b shape conservatory you are able to have 3 separate areas in one conservatory, perhaps you have children who want to do activities and you want to watch the television then in the evening joining together at the dining table, This conservatory gives you this great capability and more.

The T shape conservatory style is better suited to larger properties due to the proportions that are needed. It is a combination style that is distinguished by a central projection that can be either a Victorian, gable or Georgian.

The t shape offers a large and versatile floor space and is an impressive addition to any home, this is available in the classic system.

The lantern is the original conservatory style, now brought up to date with modern technology. Choosing the lantern style of conservatory ensures drama and style, representing the grandeur of times gone by. The two tiered effect adds a new dimension to your conservatory and the extra ceiling space adds the feeling of light and space.

Lanterns are typically suited to older style properties, available in the classic system.

Conservatories that are extremely large and require additional support to take the weight of the roof are known as large span conservatories or portals. The uses for them are endless from magnificent swimming pool enclosures to large commercial extensions; anything is possible due to the flexibility and advanced engineering of the large span system.