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Most conservatories in Britain today fall into one of two styles – the Victorian and the lean-to. So what are the main differences? With the lean-to conservatory style, sometimes referred to as the Mediterranean style, homeowners get a simple style of conservatory and a contemporary look. They're frequent seen attached to modern, estate-style houses. If you like the idea of a Mediterranean sunroom, this style will be right for you. Lean-to conservatories – varied pitchLean-to conservatories are ideal for homes with little room for manoeuvre beneath the eaves – bungalows are typical – or that can't accommodate a conservatory for other reasons. The benefit of a lean-to conservatory is that the pitch of the roof can be varied, meaning that a bungalow can accommodate a lean-to conservatory with a shallow pitch. Steeper-pitched roofs are fine for terraced houses. Lean-to conservatories are often also referred to as sun rooms or garden rooms. If the sun's out, they can make even the British winter cheerful, by converting the sunlight into heat through the glass. Because of their simple shape, lean-to conservatories offer maximum living space per square foot and are also available in an Elevation roof style, with click-lock technology, or the popular Classic system. Lean-to conservatories are not expensive to build. This is because one wall is already in place, while heating, electricity and water are all available from the house. This also keeps maintenance costs down. Lean-to conservatories can be used as a greenhouse, a playroom, a dining room, lounge or kitchen. You can also add floor heating and double-glazing, giving you a luxury new living area at a great price. Flexible Victorian conservatoriesThe Victorian conservatory is the most flexible style available. This style of conservatory is suitable for every type of house and is the conservatory style that most people bring to mind when they think of conservatories. The Victorian conservatory has a bay front, steep roof and decorative ridge details. Typically, they'll be built from PVCu and aluminium. Victorian conservatories typically come in two forms: the three-facet Victorian, which has three windows at wide angles, and the five-facet. Both have bay fronts. Thanks to Ultraframe's Classic roof system, all our Victorian conservatories have a classical and distinguished look. We can configure your Victorian conservatory in any design. Remember, too, that it's vital that your Victorian conservatory blends with your property.
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