Conservatories originated in the 16th century when wealthy landowners sought to cultivate certain fruits. It wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that people began to use conservatories for social purposes and since then their popularity has grown considerably. Today, they’re a popular addition to a number of homes up and down the country as people take advantage of the numerous benefits they provide such as creating more space, adding an extra dimension to your home and above all they can seriously increase the value of your property.

The majority of conservatories on the market today are manufactured from uPVC and there are a number of good reasons for this. Un-plasticised poly vinyl chloride or uPVC for short is an extremely durable and versatile material known to withstand the worst of the UK climate and therefore is unaffected by discolouration which is commonplace among wooden conservatories. So, you can rest assured that a uPVC conservatory will continue to look good for years to come as it won’t rust, warp or corrode like other materials. Regarding the maintenance they can be cleaned with ease by using a soap and water solution however, it is recommended that you avoid using all solvent based or abrasive cleaners which can spoil the appearance of your conservatory.

uPVC has a number of practical uses, it has excellent insulation properties while being incredibly easy to maintain. It can help you dramatically reduce your energy bills thanks to its highly energy efficient properties which make it the ideal material. It also lends itself rather well to improving noise reduction and increasing levels of security. Many conservatories come equipped with advanced locking systems which are combined with additional internal reinforcements included in the design. This help to provide an added level of security and strength to the structure that helps provide impact resistance. An additional practicality is that uPVC conservatories are designed with inbuilt drainage systems. They feature individual drainage slots which allow the water to flow to the outside in contrast to the guttering on your house.