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Many homeowners love the light and airy nature of their first generation conservatories and since these were installed some 15-20 years ago, in most instances the specification and design of these conservatories has moved on considerably. Modern conservatories are now designed to look more part of the home with the use of an internal plinth to install mood lighting, while brick piers provide more of a real room feel, or Loggias in the corners offer a plastered finish to the inside where smart modern heaters can be installed.

Even the traditional conservatory gutter can now be hidden with an architecturally inspired aluminium gutter shroud which provides longevity against discoloration. Whilst the developments in glass technologies have been significant, plastic polycarbonate roofing sheets once dominated the conservatory sector as they were cost effective, lightweight and easy to install. But the modern conservatory will benefit from specialist solar control glass that’s designed to keep the heat in during the winter months and the excessive sun out during the summer, making for an all year round room and now over 80% of conservatories are installed with this type of glass.

While white still remains the dominant colour, in recent years there has been strong growth in new colours and woodgrains and the emergence of aluminium as a new favoured material for windows and certainly to our preferred bi-folding door designs. Speak to one of our Registered Installers who will be able to provide expert advice as to what can be achieved with the transformation of your existing conservatory, to the modern day conservatory standard.