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DESIGNS
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There are as many different designs of conservatories and sunrooms as there are grains of sand on a beach. Everything can be individualized to the persons taste and budget. The existing structure of the house will in many ways determine the design
As the decades march on and conventional houses became warmer and more comfortable because of better insulation material and solid wall construction, there was almost complete stop to the building of conservatories that tended to be cold in winter unless kept warm at very high cost few could afford.
It was not until the early 1970s that new developments in materials such as the introduction of float glass and construction techniques, including the emergence of sealed double-glazing, made the conservatory a practical proposition once again.
In Ireland, today's homeowner is literally spoilt for choice, not only in materials - aluminum, uPVC, hardwood and treated softwood, but also in styles available. As already stated, amongst these are conservatory classics such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian conservatory designs as well as the contemporary conservatory appeal. The use of double-glazing in the form of sealed units has virtually eliminated the condensation that was inevitable with the older, single-glazed conservatory and it is possible to specify low-emission glass, known as 'Low E', which incorporates a thin layer of metallic oxides that gives a level of thermal efficiency equivalent to an extra pane of glass.
Convenient to use, easy to maintain and a valuable asset to any home, the modern conservatory still reflect the aims of their 18th century creators: to live with nature throughout the year.
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