Remember how fresh and inviting your conservatory was when you first had it built? There’s something very satisfying about walking into a newly built extension and seeing that all the hard work has paid off. Wouldn’t it be nice to experience that again?
Well, it’s certainly possible, and in most cases, it’s simply a case of upgrading your conservatory. It may have been new and exciting when it was first built, but the world never stops turning, and even the best ones show their age. Maybe your conservatory is draughtier than it once was, or the frames and glazing are damaged, or perhaps it just looks old fashioned now? Let’s examine conservatory upgrades, what your options are, and just how hup! can transform your life.
Modernising Your Conservatory: Decor & Furnishings
The simplest conservatory upgrade is one where you don’t change the structure at all. If you’re having no issues with thermal efficiency, your conservatory isn’t damaged or compromised, and you just want to update the internal decor, then great! Giving the walls a lick of paint or buying new furniture can do wonders for the vibe and make it feel like new. Even basic things like cleaning the inside of the windows and sweeping the floor will make a big difference.
Changing the basic function of a conservatory can have the same effect. For example, you might use it to relax and watch TV but want to change it into a dining room. If so, you might not even need to buy new furnishings. Rearranging your existing home furniture is an underrated way to upgrade conservatories and you don’t have to spend any money doing it.
That being said, if you’re looking for more than just an aesthetic change, it’s time to think about structural refurbishment. Essentially, this boils down to two options; a conservatory roof upgrade or rebuilding the whole extension.
Replacing the Roof vs Building a New Extension
Replacing a conservatory roof is a popular choice, and you’ll find plenty of advice about the subject online. Though over time, they can start to have problems with thermal efficiency, and the abundance of glazing can sometimes make the sunlight overwhelming. If you’ve ever sat in a conservatory on a particularly bright day and tried to watch television, you’ll know how problematic this can be.
Building a new roof can resolve these issues overnight. A solid or tiled roof provides superior thermal insulation to a glass one and makes it far easier to get a comfortable temperature all year round. As there’s less glass you’ll have fewer issues with glare and some well-placed glass panels will ensure it’s still a light and airy place to unwind.
We can understand the appeal of a new conservatory roof, but we’d argue that if you’re serious about an upgrade, a complete rebuild is the best way to go. The solution is using the hup! building system.
hup! is an exciting and revolutionary alternative to traditional building methods. It involves lightweight wall panels and lightweight replacement roofs and is a highly efficient, cost effective way to upgrade conservatories to home extensions. hup! can be built five times quicker than traditional methods and can use the existing foundations because it is just so lightweight. As a result, it can be significantly cheaper and only takes a couple more days longer than replacing the roof. In other words, hup! is more than just a new coat of paint and rearranged furniture, it’s an entirely new extension built with full design flexibility in very little time.
Yes, a roof replacement on its own might be quicker and cheaper. But a hup! conservatory conversion will create more floor space, allow you to redesign your extension as you see fit, and drastically improve your property value. hup! is also five times more energy efficient than an average UK home, so you can expect a well insulated new extension and cheaper energy bills every month.
The Cost of Upgrading Your Conservatory
If the conservatory upgrade cost is the chief deciding factor, we understand it might be tempting to focus solely on the roof. In the short term, building a new roof is the cheaper option and for anyone working with a strict budget, it’s a perfectly reasonable choice.
However, if you can stretch things just a little bit further, hup! is the more cost-effective choice in the long run. With hup!, you get a completely new and functional space, with windows and doors placed anywhere you would like them, with full design flexibility. A new roof is terrific, but you’ll still have the same frames and glazing in place, and how long can you trust them to stay in a suitable condition?
In short, hup! is the revolutionary level of conservatory upgrades and can’t be missed. Why not design your own hup! today to find out yourself?
If you’d like a bespoke cost, find your local hup! builder to get started. We even have case studies showcasing happy homeowners, and an online gallery if you’d like some inspiration. Choose hup!, the better way to build, you’ll soon get the conservatory upgrade of your dreams.
