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Home Living Is Best Enjoyed In A Conservatory

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Cutting the front and back lawns of your home are something you will not have to think about doing for the next few months. Nor will you be able to get out and enjoy the garden as much as you should have done this summer. But that does not mean that you cannot enjoy your garden in other ways! A conservatory is the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the garden in all weathers.

Anyone who buys conservatories should expect their chosen installer to position it in a place where it will benefit from the most amount of natural sunlight. Not only that, but it should also be put in close proximity to the back garden, so that you feel as if you could almost reach out and touch it.

You should get a full view of your back garden so that you can sit and admire it rain, wind or shine. A conservatory will also come with double glazing ready-installed so that you don’t need to panic about it becoming too cold during the winter months. Even in the summer your windows will do their best to make sure that it doesn’t feel overly hot, reflecting away any excess heat.

It is entirely up to you how you utilise a conservatory as there are many different possibilities. Some will look to transform it into a separate dining room, while others may prefer to use it as a base from which they can work away from the office. Whatever you decide to do, make sure that it is entirely beneficial to the whole of the family so that everyone can enjoy it together as it really is a location for all the family.

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Conservatories Are Perfect In The Sun

Friday, October 7th, 2011

The summer season has been something of a washout but there are high hopes that the months of September and October will bring us the decent weather we have so desperately craved.

The UK is renowned for experiencing an Indian summer, a meteorological phenomenon that occurs in the autumn when temperatures are above average. If it occurs again this year, why not make the most of it and purchase a home extension.

When you think of home extensions the first thing that usually comes to mind is a conservatory as it is a spacious location perfect for relaxing in favourable weather conditions. Conservatories can bring a whole new dimension to your property as they will give you the perfect vantage point from which to savour your back garden at any time of the day.

You won’t even feel the urge to step outside a conservatory even on the most beautiful of days as it really does offer an atmosphere that you simply cannot replicate within the confines of a home. The natural light and heat of the sun will force its way through the structure so that you always have the most welcoming of places to enter day or night.

The only other form of extension that can rival that of a conservatory is an orangery. Orangeries share very similar qualities as they can massively extend space, improve aesthetics and increase the overall value of your home. They will also provide you with home living of the very highest order as no living room in the land can compete with the beauty of an orangery.

You really do have to make the most of any good weather received in the UK and where better to take advantage of it than by sitting back in a beautiful new conservatory or orangery.

Conservatories Are The Ideal Home Shelter

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Where has the summer gone? Over the past couple of weeks the weather we have received in the UK has been nothing short of dreadful, with large parts of the country experiencing an unprecedented amount of rainfall for this time of the year.

As a result, thousands of families have been limited to spending large amounts of their time indoors which is a real shame, particularly when you consider that it is meant to be the summer holidays.

But instead of rueing the awful weather, you should be using it as an opportunity to install a home extension as it will give you the chance to get close your garden whatever the weather. It will also give you spacious surroundings where you can entertain yourself and shelter away from the rain.

You have two choices when it comes to having a structure installed at the back of your home, the conservatory and orangery. Those with a limited budget should look to have a conservatory with double glazing installed as it offers a brand new form of home living at a fraction of what it would cost you to move to a larger property elsewhere.

There are many different types of conservatory available and your choice may be dependent on the size of your home and its current aesthetics and you don’t want the extension to detract from the look of the rest of the property.

The easiest way to find the perfect design for your home is to visit one or two showrooms belonging to your local installers. Most will have their designs on full display so that you can get face-to-face with each offering and get a real feel for them.

Once you have a conservatory installed you will never have reason to complain about the weather again as you will be too busy enjoying yourself inside it.

Planet Conservatories Joins Double Glazing Ombudsman Scheme – DGCOS

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Planet Conservatories, the conservatory, window and door specialist, is the latest installer to be accredited and recognised by the recently formed Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS).

DGCOS has been founded to protect homeowners from rogue traders within the industry, and Planet Conservatories are one of 300 installers who have signed up to the scheme since its inception back in February of this year. They are hopeful that they will be able to attract up to 1,800 installers within the next 3 to 4 years.

It is seen as being a consumer protection scheme as when customers choose a DGCOS registered installer to complete home improvement work at their property, they can be assured that the dealer has been properly vetted. If a customer is unhappy with the work completed by the dealer, DGCOS will provide a free dispute resolution service, and in those cases that cannot be resolved mutually, the issue will then be passed on their highly experienced ombudsman.

The scheme has been further endorsed by TV personality Nick Ross and DGCOS believe that customers are less likely to experience problems when ordering their conservatories and orangeries if they choose a DGCOS approved installer.

However, many installers in the industry have labelled the scheme a ‘lead generator’ as they believe it is just an attempt to persuade customers into thinking that DGCOS members are the only installers worth purchasing home improvement products from.

With the industry totalling approximately 14,000 double glazing firms, it has also been disputed as to whether the new ombudsman scheme can actually have any significant impact as it is set to only have around about a 14% market share of registered installers.

DGCOS’s response is that they see it as a way of eradicating the few ‘cowboys’ who are present in the industry and that they are just trying to enhance the industry’s reputation. When a member signs up to the scheme they will be continually assessed to ensure that they are consistently meeting the standards required.

For more information visit Planet Conservatories online or freephone 0800 612 2255

Planet Conservatories In Cumbria Are An Investment Worth Making

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Times are hard at the moment for most people with petrol prices continually on the rise, house prices on the rise and overall living costs on the rise. Because of this many people are wisely becoming more careful with their money and are less inclined to spend on things unless they are sure that it is worthwhile.

Well if you are searching for value for money, then you could yourself a favour by considering the idea of having a conservatory installed at your home. Although Planet Conservatories in Cumbria, conservatories in Barrow and conservatories in Cumbria, can cost a decent amount of money, that money will more than pay for itself in enjoyment and pleasure over the years. The conservatory can be used by the whole of the family.

Whether collectively or separately, kids and adults can use it for so many different uses. You will also find that a conservatory can make your home look far more appealing as although it is made up of uPVC material, it will not stick out like a sore thumb. It is not just extra floor space that a conservatory can offer your home, it will also provide you with comfort, stylishness and most importantly warmth at all times.

They are also not subject to wear and tear like some extensions to a home. No matter what the weather is like outside, a conservatory has the capability to ward off such extremes without becoming damaged in any way. Thinking in the long term there may be a time when you decide that you want to leave your current property and move home.

If this time ever arrives, then you may find that your home becomes more saleable should it have a conservatory installed, than if it does not. It could help add value onto the price of your home, giving you that extra bit of lolly.

Choose Contemporary Orangeries From Planet Conservatories

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

The North West is not always renowned for getting the best of weather, but when it does you need to make the most of it. There is so much lovely scenery in the region and some of you may be lucky enough to have a great backdrop at your home. If you do then you should take advantage of it, especially on those rare sunny days during the summer months. The ideal place from where you can admire any views at the back of your home is from the comfort of an orangery.

Orangeries in the North West are believed by many to be a new and growing type of construction, a kind of beefed up version of the traditional conservatory. But, orangeries have actually been around for years and were previously used more as an area for growing plants and flowers. Like conservatories in the North West, many people have woken up to the usefulness of the orangery and are increasingly having them installed in their homes as a way of extending the size of their property.

They are also made up of less glass than a conservatory, so if you are worried that it will get too hot in the summer, then think again as the double glazing that is put inside an orangery is energy efficient and will keep it cool when necessary. In the unlikely event that it does get too warm, then you could install some blinds onto the windows which will keep out the glare and heat of the sun. If you fancy keeping your feet warm during the winter, heated flooring can be put down.

If you are currently considering buying Carnforth windows, then you are also urged to look into an orangery as there is no finer way of extending your home.

Contact Planet Conservatories in Kendal or Lancaster for the latest Conservatory Designs, Orangeries and energy saving Double Glazing.

Planet Conservatories & Orangeries in Cumbria Won’t Need Planning Permission

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

If you have been looking at conservatory or orangery designs – you may not be aware of the fact that conservatories and orangeries from Planet Conservatories are easier to build now than ever. Until a few years ago planning permission was necessary and as any homeowner knows, involving your local council in any form of paperwork is a long winded affair.

Today local authorities do not require planning permission for installing a conservatory or orangery to your home in the UK. There are certain conditions that do apply, however overall conservatories & orangeries do not need planning permission if you plan that your conservatory or orangery does not cover more than fifty percent of the land that the home occupies.

  • You do not intend to build the conservatory or orangery on the same side of the house that fronts a highway. This rule applies to conservatories on the front back and side, you cannot build one on a side of the house that is parallel to a road.
  • You cannot build any part of the conservatory or orangery higher than the existing highest point on your roof – this regulation regarding the height of the conservatory can only be important on a bungalow.
  • If you are building a conservatory or orangery solely on the rear of the house than it can only extend beyond the outer wall by three meters if the house is attached to another. However if you have a detached house then the conservatory can be four meters.
  • Side conservatory or orangeries can be built up to four meters high and a width of no more than half the width of the original house width. Unless of course the side fronts a highway and then you cannot build one at all.
  • The roof height can only be to the first storey if you have more than one story.
  • The conservatory or orangery must be closed in it cannot have any other extraneous extensions such as a conservatory balcony or a conservatory verandah. Simply put your conservatory can only be one structure with no conservatory extensions.
  • Finally designated land cannot have a rear conservatory or orangery of more than one storey. Cladding cannot be used and side conservatories are forbidden. Designated land means areas of natural beauty such as the Norfolk broads, conservation areas, national parks and world heritage sites.

For the very latest Planet Conservatories or Orangeries visit www.planetsouthlakes.com and view a fabulous range in their Kendal or Lancaster showrooms.

Planet Conservatories, Windows & Doors in Kendal & Lancaster

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

For stunning quality double glazing in Kendal and throughout the region, pay a visit to Planet Conservatories, Windows & Doors. Planet have been providing exceptional double glazed windows, doors and conservatories for people around the region for over 10 years and no matter whether you need a new door, window or even an orangery, you can count on us to supply and fit for an exceptional price for all. So, for new windows in Kendal, freephone 0800 612 2255 today!

Planet Conservatories, Windows & Doors specialises in the design and installation of a wide variety of products including:

  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Conservatories
  • Orangeries

Planet Conservatories, Windows & Doors operate throughout Cumbria and even as far as Lancaster and Morecambe. Planet have two offices based in Kendal and Lancaster and can work throughout Cumbria and parts of Lancashire. Planet understand that it can be hard to find the right supplier of double glazing, that’s why Planet will always offer you the best prices and the highest quality of workmanship, no matter how big or small the job may be.

Over 10 Years of Experience
Whether you’re looking for stunning patio doors or some energy efficient PVC windows, you can find them here at Planet Conservatories, Windows & Doors. As one of the region’s top suppliers of uPVC windows, doors and conservatories, there is no better home improvement company to call.

So, if you’re looking for window fitters in Cumbria or anywhere in Lancaster and Morecambe, call Planet Conservatories, Windows & Doors today on 0800 612 2255 or visit Planet’s Website

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