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.

Want to bring further warmth into the confines of your home? How about buying some replacement windows!

Window Industries is a monthly magazine for double glazing, door and conservatory fabricators and installers and is the longest established magazine for the UK’s fenestration industry.

Each year the publication lists who it feels are the top 30 most influential people in the window, conservatories and door industry and Matthew finished a very respectable 6^th in the list.

The editor of Window Industries had this to say about Matthew and his company:

“Conservatory Outlet is perhaps the most influential fabricator in the UK currently, having set the standard for marketing that many others are now trying to emulate, but so far few if any are showing signs of the success enjoyed by Conservatory Outlet and its customers.

Still everywhere in the market, despite dropping out of GlassTalk, Matthew seems to have a finger in every blog, pie, cause and charity.

With Conservatory Outlet, Matthew Glover has created a hugely successful and unique fabricator business model. The Conservatory Outlet network comprises of a relatively small number of installation companies – 17 at present – but serves approximately 50% of the UK per capita.

The network continues to grow both organically and with the addition of other successful regional installers, attracted by the fabricator’s lead generation and marketing support.

A renowned blogger and one of the founders of GlassTalk Live, Matthew has recently become the vice chairman of the GGF Marketing & Communication Committee, being influential in the decision to redevelop the GGF website.”

One of the best methods of bringing extra light into your home throughout the day is by installing a set of French doors and who better than Conservatory Outlet to turn your dreams into a reality.

When opened or closed, a set of French doors will transfer the natural light of the sun directly into your living space so that your property never feels dim or dull in nature. No longer are they just a convenient way of getting in and out of the home. A French door also adds aesthetics that you simply never see in patio doors or any other type of door as it consists of fine lines and glazing.

French doors have been round for hundreds of years but they still manage to astound and amaze when placed in the surroundings of a home. They will add a certain curb appeal and improve the functionality of your property as you will be able to gain instant access to your garden unlike any time before.

You can even have them installed within the confines of a home extension. Conservatories are a great home for French doors as what better way of exiting your conservatory.

It is simply impossible to list all the qualities a French door has without you coming down to see them yourself. Visit your local Conservatory Outlet showroom to analyse the full long-term benefits they can offer your home.

It simply doesn’t make sense that some people would choose to stay loyal to their old windows even when they are aware that they are responsible for draughts, high energy bills and large carbon footprints.

It seems even stranger when double glazing is readily available from a variety of installers and is a proven way of improving thermal efficiency in the home and preventing energy loss. Some are put off by the initial cost of double glazed windows, but the savings you make on your energy bills will more than make up for the investment.

The UPVC frame used in a double glazed window will insulate your home far better than a normal timber window would as it is specifically designed to store heat, rather than waste it. It also has better staying power as it offers weather-resistance and doesn’t require anywhere near the level of maintenance that a traditional window needs on a regular basis.

Once you have a new set of windows installed all your friends and family will stand up and take notice of the changes you have made and it may even give them the incentive they need to follow suit now or in the future. The new aesthetics will also attract the attention of passers-by.

Together we can save the planet and taking the time and effort to improve your property with windows, a conservatory or orangery is a good place to start. We all have a responsibility to take action and look after this world in which we live.

French doors can be installed at the back of the home, but when natural sunlight hits them they will illuminate the entire interior of your dining and living room. The glass will reflect as much outdoor light as it can into the confines of your home and the frames will act to keep any cold air away from it.

The aesthetics of French doors are their key selling-point as they come with the finest lines and glass that looks immensely pleasing to your eyes. They can also help make your property more energy efficient as they will store any heat that is generated in your property and put it to good use.

If you combine a new set of doors with replacement windows, you will soon come to realise how much of a difference they can make as far as cutting the cost of your energy bills is concerned. Your energy bills will literally be slashed in half and it will all be because of the effectiveness of your doors and windows at trapping warm air and keeping out the cold.

On those freakily hot summer days and nights, you can open your French doors inwards or outwards to better ventilate your home. An enormous amount of fresh air will invade your living space and give you great relief from the heat.

Combine your doors with conservatories for the most spectacular home in your neighbourhood.

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.

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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

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.

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.