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Conservatories for Bungalows

12 August 2013

Bungalows lend themselves to customisation and extensions as they are relatively simple in structure. A conservatory is a superb alternative to a traditional brick extension, with many advantages over the latter. Conservatories are the cheaper and more convenient option and are a great way to add instant space to any living arrangement. They are a great selling point and in even in times of low house prices continue to add value to properties. Planning permission may not be required and they will add value to the house price.

Crucially, they allow light to flood in. They will not block light from neighbouring rooms so there is no need to make modifications to other rooms. The quality of light in conservatories makes them ideal for a number of purposes, such as reading rooms, dining rooms or playing rooms. They can be used to house exotic plants and enable the garden to be enjoyed more thoroughly year-round.

Different styles of conservatories are suitable for bungalows. One of the most popular is the lean-to style, which usually uses an external property wall or walls for extra support. It is the easiest type of conservatory to install and typically the cheapest. Lean-to conservatories come in different styles and can be adapted to suit the space available. They tend to be low-roofed, making them the perfect choice for bungalows.

Hipped back Edwardian conservatories are also popular. These have a squared shape with more height and flexibility. Hipped back Victorian conservatories with three or five aspects give even more potential for flexibility, and the traditional design also appeals to many people aesthetically.

Factors to consider when planning a conservatory include the minimum height, usually the back door or top of the windows on the facing wall. Any new doors will need to be allowed for. You will also need to know the soffit (overhanging) dimensions, so the conservatory can be adapted to fit to the wall.

Take a look at a Centurion customer's DIY bungalow conservatory.