Replacement UPVC Conservatory In Yorkshire On A Grade II Listed Property

Benefits Of Transforming UPVC Conservatories To Timber Sunrooms

• Why upgrade from UPVC to timber windows?

  One key reason to upgrade UPVC to timber is that wood is naturally warmer and acts as a natural insulator in your home. In comparison, UPVC is a cold material offering less insulation, resulting in less energy efficiency and less warmth in your home. In addition, wood is a sustainable organic resource, unlike UPVC frames, which are plastic and metal, highly processed materials that are difficult to recycle.

  In this project for Richard and Jacqueline, energy efficiency and reducing heat loss was a vital consideration.

• Why replace a UPVC orangery with timber orangery?

  Replacing a UPVC orangery with a timber orangery will renew your sunroom’s life for over half a decade or more and make it more energy-efficient. Especially when using woods such as Accoya wood to construct your timber orangery, which can offer up to 80-year lifespan. Also, wood showcases a flexible elegance and can be re-painted and restyled to adapt to your home and decor.

  Mostly, upgrading to a timber orangery allows your space to become an eye-catching structure that is much more like an extension, a stunning space suitable for use all year round.

• Is timber more expensive than UPVC?

  Timber orangeries cost more than standard UPVC, but with good reason: Timber orangeries will last over 50 years with minimal maintenance required. For instance, Accoya Wood lasts 80 years, and all Accoya’s 50-year guarantee, peace of mind Accoya orangeries, conservatories and windows will last and last.

• How to tell if your orangery or conservatory need upgrading?

  Besides outdated style, signs that your conservatory or orangery needs an upgrade include excessive heat in summer, coldness in winter, condensation, draughts, mould, leaky roofing, cracks or gaps. Timber frames are more durable than UPVC and provide superior insulation. They also offer flexibility in the long term if you want to repaint your timber-framed sunroom to match your house’s style, should it change.