Can You Turn Your Conservatory into an Extension?

If you have a conservatory that is not being used to its full potential, you may be wondering if it is possible to turn it into a fully functional extension of your home. The answer is yes; it is possible to convert your conservatory into an extension, and it can be a great way to add extra living space to your home. In this article, we will explore the process of converting a conservatory into an extension and discuss the benefits of doing so.

Understanding the Difference

Before we delve into the details of converting a conservatory into an extension, it is important to understand the difference between the two. We have explored this in another guide recently. Still, a conservatory is typically a structure with a higher glass-to-brick ratio, designed to let in plenty of natural light and provide a space to enjoy the outdoors while being protected from the elements. On the other hand, an extension is a more solid structure, usually with brick walls and a tiled roof, that seamlessly blends with the house's existing architecture. 

Planning the Design

The first step to converting your extension, and probaby the most obvious one, is to determine how you would like to use your extension. This is where you can get creative and decide how you want to use the additional space. Some popular options include creating a dining room, a home office, a playroom, or even a gym. In this stage, you can also design where you would like to add windows and doors, after all, this is the stage where you get fully creative with your conservatory conversion. 

The Conversion Process

During the conversion process, the existing conservatory roof will also be replaced. Traditionally, conservatory conversions included demolishing the whole conservatory to then build an extension. However, since our conservatory conversions are pre-manufactured by hup!, it is a revolutionary technology. You can keep the existing base of your conservatory, which speeds up the whole building process massively and helps you to achieve a new space that is watertight in 3-4 days. With small extensions, they can be built even faster in any weather and be watertight in 2-3 days without any delays. 

Thanks to the incredible design flexibility of hup!, you can also place walls wherever you want during the conversion process. Constructed from a patented combination of timber, steel and insulation, you are guaranteed to get super-strong and 6% more energy-efficient walls compared to traditional building methods. Due to their lightweight structure, you are also able to get 10-15% larger floor space than a traditional brick-walled extension. 

Another benefit of the revolutionary hup! conversion system lies within the roofs. You will not only be limited to solid tiled roofs but, instead, be spoilt for choice. hup! Conservatory conversions are available with 4 roof options: flat roof, glass roof, hybrid roof and tiled roof.

Benefits of Converting a Conservatory Into an Extension

By now, we have already discussed the benefits of converting a conservatory into an extension with hup!, but there is more on our list. One of the main benefits of converting a conservatory into an extension is the increase in usable living space. An extension can provide a versatile and functional room that can be used for various purposes, adding value to your home and improving your quality of life. 

Additionally, a hup! conservatory conversion is five times more energy efficient than an average UK home. So that you can benefit from better insulation and the ability to control the temperature more effectively. And compared to extensions built with traditional building methods such as bricks or mortar, hup! is 5 times faster to build, saving you weeks or months from building times. You can also expect less mess and disruption during the building process since hup! is manufactured off-site & their click-fit technology. 

Explore the Full Potential of Your Conservatory With Bluemanor

If you have a conservatory that is not being used to its full potential, converting it into an extension can be a great way to add extra living space to your home. 

With the help of a professional conservatory conversion specialist, you can transform your conservatory into a functional and versatile room that seamlessly blends with the rest of your property. Book a design appointment with Bluemanor Windows today on expert guidance and high quality products to ensure a successful conservatory conversion.