Choosing your conservatory materials

If you’ve chosen the style of your conservatory then you’ll want to find a suitable conservatory material that’ll look good with your home and survive for years to come.

In the conservatory market there are just three material types that are commonly used – aluminium, hardwood and uPVC.

Aluminium conservatories

Hardwood conservatories

uPVC
conservatories

All three have their strengths and weaknesses, with distinct advantages over each other depending on what you need. For instance, a wooden conservatory will give you a stylish look and you’re more likely to be granted planning permission in conservation areas.

On the other hand, aluminium is known for its strength and durability. This means it’ll have great weather resistance and will stand firm all year round.

So have a read through this section and decide on the material for you. It’s not an easy decision as all three are great for conservatories.