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The modern day household needs to be as green as ever before as we are constantly reminded about that damaging effects global warming can cause the planet and us as human beings. There are several ways in which we can help such as recycling on a regular basis, pulling the plug out of appliances before going to bed and relying less on our cars and using public transport more regularly. However, one of the most effective ways of reducing your carbon footprint in the home is by having an orangery installed.

Now you may never have heard of orangeries in the North West previously, but they are commonly becoming the most popular way of extending a home. Like conservatories in the North West and conservatories in Cheshire, the orangery will provide you with enormous heat all year round, so that you can turn down your heating systems, therefore making for a greener environment. The windows used in an orangery will make use of both the heat and light of the sun, making for a warm and bright experience.

They are more aesthetically pleasing than a conservatory as they are almost completely made up of brick rather than uPVC which tends to make a conservatory stand out more, sometimes not in an entirely flattering light. Although it usually costs more to install an orangery than a conservatory, the reason is because it really is the most spectacular way of extending a home. Best of all, no matter what shape or size your home is you can usually always have an orangery fitted at the back of it.

An orangery is almost certain to be an investment which lasts as long as you do in your home. It will also add value to your home and make it much more sought after.

The North West is one of the most populated regions in the country and make homeowners are consistently looking at new ways of making home improvements. There are many nice homes in the area, so it is important that you make your stand out above all others and Clearview is the ideal place to come and visit should you wish to do this. We have four showrooms in the region, so there is no excuse not to pay us a visit as we are bound to have a showroom close to your doorstep.

When you come and visit one of our showrooms you will have the opportunity to view all our products in all their glory and in a natural environment. It will perhaps give you a better idea as to whether conservatories in the North West, conservatories in Manchester or conservatories in Cheshire will suit your property. It also gives you the chance to speak in person to one of our many experienced designed consultants who are on hand to provide you with the answers to any questions or misgivings you may have. They also understand the local area so will be able to tell you if your proposed home improvement is likely to benefit your home or not.

If you prefer, then we also come and pay a visit to your home at a time of your choice. This way we will be better qualified to give an honest opinion as to what options are best for your home, as we can assess it and make an impartial judgement.

Contact Clearview on 0800 011 2400 to arrange a home visit, or alternatively check out our showrooms page and find out where you nearest Clearview showroom is. You would be mad to miss out on our great home improvement advice and guidance.

You may in the fortunate position of having two homes or a home and an apartment and instead of letting one go empty, you may be considering renting it out to someone as a source of extra income. With the housing market currently experiencing a lull, many people are reluctant to buy or do not have the funds to do so and may be instead looking to rent. So, you need to make your property as appealing to possible to such people and amongst other things, you can do this by having all windows replaced.

If you are a landlord then you have the duty to make your property as good a place to live within as possible and you can live up to this responsibility by installing double glazing in Manchester. When you get people visiting your property, they are very likely to have concerns as to whether the place is energy efficient and when they spot new windows it will probably impress them greatly.

The reason for this is because double glazing will prevent the chances of their energy bills being sky high and will make it more affordable for them to pay their rent to you every month. No one wants to have an extortionate energy bill landing on their doorstep on a quarterly basis, not unless they have money to burn which no one seems to these days. The great thing about new windows is that they are able to trap heat generated which therefore makes for a warmer household at all times.

If it is a house that you are contemplating renting out to people, then you ought to have a look into conservatories in Manchester and conservatories in the North West, as they will provide tenants with even more room to play with at the property.

Many people consider conservatories to be too expensive a purchase before they have fully considered the potential benefits they can bring to their home. Not only do they provide a home with more space in which to live in, but they also bring a whole new dimension to a home, something to really get the pulse of a homeowner racing. It is a big investment so it is extremely important you make the right choices, as a correctly installed conservatory could add bundles of money onto the value of your home.

Shop around

When considering conservatories in the North West, conservatories in Manchester or double glazing in Manchester, you should have a good look around at what each home improvement company in your area is able to offer. Do your research by using the internet and asking around in order to find out which company is the most reputable, as there are a few cowboys out there!

Choose the right design

Although a conservatory can usually be placed in any type of home, even including bungalows, you will note that some conservatory designs suit some homes more than others. Speak to the design consultant of the chosen home improvement company and ask their opinion on which is most likely to suit the shape and size of home.

Utilising the conservatory

Before installation takes place you need to decide how the conservatory is best going to be served as it can be used for many different purposes. You could extend your living room, use it as a dining area or just place a TV within it, sit back and relax. Plan it beforehand and have a picture in your mind of where everything is going to be placed. Have all the necessary furniture purchased in time for the installation so you can start living within it straight away.

Extending your property with a stylish orangery or garden room can be simple and straight forward as generally no planning permission is needed.

How often have you seen a beautiful orangery lit up at night and not been envious of the stylish extra living space?

An orangery can give you a luxurious dining room in which to entertain by candlelight, an airy garden room in the daytime, a useful working study, or if you have little ones around the house, the additional space can become a bright and buzzing playroom.

Many people think of orangeries as a more substantial version of the traditional conservatory – and they would be right. There is more brickwork showing in an orangery so it seems more solid and room-like, while natural daylight still floods in from the self-cleaning solar controlled glazed roof and windows.

But, what many people don’t realise is that generally they don’t need planning permission or any special building regulations to extend in this way.
While orangeries have become synonymous with luxury country homes, the latest contemporary bespoke designs are just as at home in the suburbs as they are in the country.

At Clearview Home Improvements they have really caught on to the orangery phenomenon – appreciating exactly why people aspire to this extra living space.
With many years experience, the team at Clearview has devised some fabulous showroom displays for you to see exactly what can be achieved.

Half the wall area of an orangery can be in brickwork and what’s more, interiors can be designed with unique internal lighting pelmets for soft low voltage down-lighters which can be used in the evening to give a glowing, cosy atmosphere.

More affordable than a traditional extension, an orangery or conservatory can be a versatile and stylish living area and they tend to become the main feature of a home!
Clearview which showcases a whole range of orangeries and conservatories at their three outlets in Preston, Holmes Chapel and Warrington, also has state-of-the-art technology and innovations to offer customers.

One of the latest is coloured windows – sage green is a popular option giving the effect of a traditional orangery painted in the latest heritage colours – ideal for a home with a history, yet still maintenance free! This facility is also ideal when matching up colours to seamlessly blend with existing adjoining buildings.

And there is a range of new designs to see at the showrooms, including a contemporary atrium design – putting a modern twist into what is normally a traditional style roof.

While the team at Clearview Home Improvements has extensive experience in the conservatory business, orangeries now account for over half their trade – they will design and build and they also guarantee all work carried out under their customer charter.

As managing director John Beaty explains: “We stick to the building schedule religiously and keep customers informed every step of the way.”

Employing a team of around 60, Clearview has ensured all its sales executive are CAD (Computer Aided Design) trained, to enable them to show prospective customers exactly what their orangery or conservatory will look like.

Customer service is paramount at Clearview which has developed an interior design facility giving customers various options when their conservatory or orangery is built.

You can choose from a range of tiles, laminate flooring and lighting and the team can also advise on electrical wiring to accommodate flatscreen TVs and entertainment centres. Heating options can also be discussed along with various door and window options to ensure all-year round comfort.

No matter what style of property you have, be it traditional or contemporary, the team at Clearview will advise you on the best conservatory or orangery to suit your needs.

They are also able to supply other products – these include A-rated windows, aluminium bi-folding doors, modern composite doors and if you have a traditional property, they can supply sliding sash pvc windows.

So if you want to be inspired visit one of Clearview’s excellent showrooms and meet the team at Preston, Holmes Chapel or Warrington – or if you prefer freephone 0800 011 2400 and arrange for their experience designers to visit you and your home.

Clearview has prided itself on its great customer service and quality products for many, many years. We have been determined to prove ourselves as not being any ordinary conservatory, windows and doors installer, but as being the best installer of such products in the country. Well now we are literally living up to our name as we introduce our Perfection uPVC doors.

Due to the massive success of our energy rated windows and doors, this new range takes things that one step further.

We know how important it is to be energy efficient, helping reduce heating costs within the home and save the environment. We also know that new doors in Lancashire need to come in a range of different styles and designs so that they will suit all traditional and contemporary homes within the county.  But this we feel no longer goes far enough, hence the creation of our Perfection range of doors.

You may be wondering what the difference is then between our usual range of doors and the Perfection range.  The glass used in the door is handcrafted into a stunning range of different designs, so it allows light to shine through in different ways, creating a massive visual impact.

Unlike conventional decorative glass there is no lead around each of the glass shapes. The individual pieces of bevelled glass are applied directly onto the backing glass and encapsulated within the sealed unit.

It must be noted that these doors which come in rosewood, oak or white, still provide the amount of energy efficiency, security and style that you would expect from any good replacement door.

We also supply conservatories in Warrington and double glazing in Preston, which means we should be your first choice for any form of home improvement.  Why not visit our brand new showroom in Warrington and see first hand why Clearview is the number one in Cheshire and Lancashire.

Claiming to be the North West’s most successful conservatory retailer, Conservatory Outlet dealer Clearview Home Improvements has added a third showroom as part of its strategy to boost sales this year by 25%.

Ideally located on a new Warrington retail park adjacent to other home improvement retailers and major retail brands from all sectors, the new Clearview showroom is the result of a £150,000 investment to create what is believed by Conservatory Outlet to be ‘the best retail conservatory showroom in the North of England and probably the UK’.

The showroom contains 8 fully featured conservatories in a range of styles, including a number of orangeries constructed using traditional brick and others using the latest modular components. A range of colours also illustrates the options open to customers, with bi-fold doors bound to provide an attraction to visitors. Every conservatory is fully furnished in a range of styles, designed throughout by a professional interior designer.

Clearview, which was formed just two years ago and a member of the Conservatory Outlet network from day one, has leapt to become the region’s leading retailer installing 60 conservatories a month with a sales value of £7.5 million last year through its existing branches in Preston, Lancashire and Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. The Warrington branch is confidently expected to boost the company’s sales by £2.5 million in its first year.

“Clearview Home Improvements fully embrace the ideals and professionalism that we aspire to at Conservatory Outlet,” commented Matthew Glover, the company’s managing director. “It is a superb operation that significantly builds upon the marketing support that we provide by creating its own television and other regional advertising; the rapid growth enjoyed by Clearview is the result of total professionalism.”

Clearview sales director Chris Mitchell believes that the marketing might of being a part of the Conservatory Outlet network has been a keystone in the success of the company: “Between us the directors of Clearview have more than 40 years in the business. But the superb marketing support, including television advertising and the industry’s best internet advertising & marketing team, has helped us become the region’s number one retailer in just two years.”

Readers interested in further information on Conservatory Outlet should visit a special website: www.theconservatoryoutlet.co.uk

Clearview Home Improvements open their doors to their brand new showroom situated on the immensely popular Gemini Trade Park, Warrington, Cheshire. Clearview Home Improvements has established itself as one of the most recognised installers of quality PVC conservatories, orangeries, replacement windows and doors in the North West and it becomes their third indoor showroom in the region.

The 6750 SQ FT showroom is open seven days a week, including a late opening on Thursdays, and is ideally placed next to other recognisable businesses such as Toys R Us and the biggest Marks and Spencer’s outside of London. So there is no excuse not to pop in and look at the very best in double glazing before you go toy shopping or buying those weekly food supplies. You can even arrange a free appointment with a professional designer at the showroom at a time of your convenience.

Alternatively, if you have already ordered new windows and doors for your home, why not check out other home improvement solutions such as a fitted kitchen or fitted bedroom at Betta Living’s showroom.

Clearview Home Improvements near neighbour, Betta Living – located just 50 yards away have over 40 years experience installing beautiful fitted kitchens and fitted bedrooms with a huge a range of traditional, modern and contemporary styles for you to explore.

Not only that, but Betta Living have the very best in kitchen appliances available including ovens, hobs, microwaves, sinks, taps and dishwashers. As well as bedroom accessories such as interior, upholstery and lighting solutions. They even supply home bedding designed by Kylie Minogue, you should be so lucky!

So get yourself down to the Gemini Trade Park, located at Junction 8, on the M62, and come and see how your home could be transformed into a place the family can admire and enjoy!

For the latest Conservatories in Warrington, Double Glazing in Warrington or our fabulous new Orangeries in Warrington – visit our new Showroom or freephone 0800 915 8844 today!

The New Year is already over a month old and those cold dark days are not yet near an end. However, that does not mean you cannot start thinking about the summer ahead and what better way to prepare for it than by purchasing a conservatory for your back garden.

There is nothing quite like having a barbecue on those long hot summer days with your nearest and dearest and what better way to celebrate than by inviting them in for drinks in the conservatory. It is the perfect location for such special occasions.

But do not be fooled into thinking that a conservatory is only of use during the summer months. Because of the way they are constructed and installed with double glazed windows, they will retain warmth during the winter months, but also will not be too hot during the summer, so you get the best of both worlds.

It can be so frustrating not being able to make use of the garden during the winter. This can be resolved as a conservatory is the perfect spot from which to admire your garden, you will feel like you can almost touch and smell it.

If you are worried that the shape and style of your house may not be able to be complimented by a conservatory, then fear not as there are many different types of conservatory on the market. A conservatory can also typically add around 5% onto the value of a property, something especially useful if you ever decide to sell.

The Victorian conservatory is very popular as it suits most house styles, an Edwardian conservatory offers great floor space, a Lean To conservatory is perfect for those with limited space or why not create a Bespoke conservatory to suit you families individual needs.

Conservatories are now as popular as they have ever been. If they are installed properly and you get the right style to suit your home they make a fantastic addition to your property. However if you do decide to add a conservatory to your home then it is important to do your research and find a company that can offer you a complete package from bespoke design to installation by professional qualified installers.

Check to see how many years the company has been operating for and how much experience they have in installing conservatories. You should feel confident that the team will be able to competently design and install your new conservatory. Below is some advice to look out for when choosing a company to install your new conservatory.

Experience is key, ask to see examples of other projects the company has worked on. They should be able to talk you through a variety of different builds they have successfully completed. Ask to see examples of different styles and sizes as you need to be confident that they can undertake your project.

Work out your budget and decide what you can afford and then make sure you stick to it. By telling the installer what your budget is they will be able to design a conservatory which is within your budget which will save you from disappointment in the future.

The designers should be able to talk you through a variety of different styles and come up with ideas which you may not have previously thought of. They should be able to talk you though any potential obstacles which may occur and they will be able to advise you on the styles which will suit you existing property.

A conservatory can be a fantastic addition to your home and if you follow the above advice and find an installer you are confident can complete the task successfully it will provide you with a room you can enjoy for many years to come.