Though most people still prefer the elegance and beauty of real wood, uPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) materials provide durability and lower maintenance than required with real wood or painted wood structures. This versatile material comes in many colors and finishes including those that look like real wood and painted wood. It is beneficial to the environment to use building materials that are ecologically sound and require less demand on the earth’s forests. Smooth lines of glass and uPVC materials add quality and elegance without adding further duties to the home maintenance list.
There can be many uses of a beautiful yet functional home addition such as Elizabethan uPVC Conservatories. In areas where the summer season is undesirably short, a glass addition to the home or office provides added space to enjoy nature longer than the seasons normally allow. As a transitional space between the main house or office and a garden or other scenic area, these conservatories are exceptional choices.
Traditional design for Elizabethan uPVC Conservatories would be the use of hexagonal or mock battlements attached to the main structure. Some more modern styles decreased the number of sides in the additions but did not default to a rectangular shape. Generally designed to complement existing mullioned or oriel windows of the main building, these conservatories can include shape and trim work to be true to the design of the original structure.