3 More Affordable Ways to Replace a Conservatory

Thankfully, hope is not lost. There are plenty of options to expand the living space in your home without breaking the bank. What’s more, these alternatives can be more energy efficient: a vital requirement in today’s eco-conscious world, and potentially a massive saving in the long-term.

Here are three ways you can extend – or keep – that extra space in your home without going into the red.

Walled Living Spaces

Walled living spaces bring a sturdier dimension to the traditional conservatory. Whether it’s one, two, or three walls, walled living spaces offer a much more energy efficient – and hence cheaper – extension to your home. This saving extends well into your future, too, especially when considering the fact that the average conservatory loses approximately 54% of interior heat. At a time when energy bills are sky high, every penny counts, and many pennies could be saved by ditching a traditional glass conservatory for a walled alternative.

Lean-to Extensions

Using cheaper materials and employing a sloping roof instead of flat, lean-to extensions are often the cheapest alternative to traditional conservatories. Opting for a smaller extension may also avoid the costs associated with obtaining the planning permission needed to build or replace larger conservatories – and save you plenty of time wading through endless red tape!

Apex Living Spaces

For those who want to extend their space a little further, all the while keeping spending to a minimum, an apex living space could be the cost-conscious alternative you’re looking for. The beauty of apex living spaces is in the customisation opportunities they offer. Unlike lean-tos and most traditional conservatories, apex spaces enable you to truly take control of the look and feel of your new space, allowing you to make it as large – or indeed as small – as your budget allows. What’s more, they can be built in a way that matches your home’s design, offering you a natural extension rather than a potential eyesore!

At New Windows, we have a handy online tool allowing you to build (at least virtually!) your new space. Give it a try and see how you could save with your next extension.

So, What’s the Cheapest Way to Extend Your Home?

Extending your home doesn’t have to cost the earth. With all three of the alternatives we’ve listed here, you can retain or extend space in the family home without having to break the bank. By saving energy, cutting red tape, or using cheaper materials, you can both improve your home and make sure your bank balance thanks you at the end of it! At New Windows, by giving you complete control over what your new extension looks like, you have the power to build within budget and add that much needed space to where you live.

So, what are you waiting for? Start your extension by selecting your favourite New Windows designs.