Building an extension is something that homeowners are increasingly doing. As house prices rise, people are finding it more difficult to afford to upgrade to larger homes so are remaining at the same property for longer.
Building an extension has several advantages. Not only will it increase the amount of space in your property, it could also add value to it. So if you’re after a bigger home, an extension will add to the amount of space in the short term and help you buy a bigger home in the long run.
There are many different styles of extension around. Conservatories are frequently popular, and now conservatory repair and replacement are also common. However, one of the biggest new home expansion trends is glazed extensions.
Revamping or replacing conservatories
In the last decade, the conservatory refurbishment market has grown. Conservatories have been popular for long enough now to mean that there is a large number in need of refurbishment. So while there are still lots of people building new conservatories, there are also plenty of people refurbishing or replacing old ones.
These old conservatories are usually conventional styles, like Victorian or lean-to. They tend to have brick dwarf walls and white, uPVC frames. However, while there is money to be made in conservatory repair, there’s another big money-earner around. This is the glazed extension.
Building a glazed extension
Initially, a glazed extension may just seem like another name for a conservatory. That is, in the end, basically what a conservatory is. But a glazed extension can be any type of structure that has glazed elements.
Products like lantern roofs and bi-fold doors mean that if you want a glazed extension, you aren’t limited to a conservatory. You can instead build a bespoke glazed extension to suit your taste. And this flexibility is why the glazed extension market is so successful. A lot of homeowners jump at the chance to put their own stamp on their property.
So if you’re considering building an extension on your home, bear bespoke glazed extensions in mind. It might be that you want a traditional conservatory and this could be a smart decision; conservatories often look great working with a range of properties. But if you’re feeling innovative and want to go for something different, a glazed extension could be for you.