Below are some very important questions that you would need to be able to answer if you are thinking of purchasing a uPVC conservatory and want to make a wise purchase. We will give the questions and will offer some comments on the correct answers.
1. When pricing a uPVC conservatory, do I?
a) Expect to pay per square foot the same as a ‘bricks and mortar’ structure.
b) Expect to be ‘in hock’ for the rest of my life!
c) Expect to pay much less than if I were building a traditional type extension to my home.
Answer C is the correct answer. Per square foot, you will get much better value when you build a uPVC conservatory than you would if you built a traditional type structure. Added to this a quality uPVC conservatory will allow for all year round living and actually add to the insulation capacity of your existing home.
2. When I am designing a uPVC conservatory, do I?
a) Pay attention to detail, knowing what purpose I want a conservatory for.
b) Scribble something on the back of a napkin.
c) Say, its only a conservatory, so why bother.
Answer A is by far the best answer. Do not fall into the trap of treating your conservatory as a casual add-on to your home. A uPVC conservatory can afford your home tremendous possibilities if you design it properly, keeping in mind your specific requirements.
3. Rather than paying for a quality uPVC conservatory, do I?
a) Throw something together myself, perhaps with a Perspex roof for additional sunshine.
b) Get in that cheap handyman I know to source some second hand uPVC windows that we can join together to make a conservatory.
c) Come to my senses and get a professional and reliable builder to construct a quality uPVC conservatory, suitable for all-year-round living and that will cut my heating bills, not add to them.
You know answer C is correct. A quality conservatory will improve the insulation of your entire home and can be used in the summer and winter months. Anything less will be freezing in the winter, too hot in the summer and will eat up any heat that you try to retain in it.