What do you think of with the word ‘Mediterranean’? Perhaps you imagine the warm sun, a pleasant breeze, and good food and wine. This is what most people have in mind when they think of the Mediterranean and Mediterranean conservatories. They think this with good reason.
The Mediterranean is a beautiful part of the world. The Mediterranean Sea has had many names. The Romans called it ‘Our Sea’, the Carthaginians called it the Syrian Sea, and in the Hebrew parts of the Bible, it is simply called the Great Sea. The name ‘Mediterranean Sea’ was recorded in the sixth century AD by a scholar who was describing the geography of the known world. He chose the name to mean that it is in the middle of lands. This is appropriate, since the Mediterranean is bordered by African countries, part of the Middle East, Turkey, and the southern limits of Europe. All these countries enjoy good weather, good food and good social events.
It is no surprise then that the British culture has adopted the term Mediterranean conservatories to describe large conservatories which create a space to enjoy the Sun and entertaining guests. Of the many types of conservatories available, Mediterranean conservatories are the simplest but also the most practical. Mediterranean conservatories are also known as lean-to conservatories. They have a simple sloping roof which comes from the wall of the house, reaching down to a glass and uPVC side. They give maximum light and maximum space.
One of the reasons that Mediterranean conservatories are so popular is that they can be adapted to almost any available space. The roof can be constructed to be high and steep if you have a terrace house or a limited space to build out at the back of your property. Alternatively, the roof can be low with a shallow slope if you have a bungalow or want to extend the conservatory out further from your property. Whereas a Victorian or Edwardian conservatory might not fit on all types of homes, Mediterranean conservatories are possible on almost all shapes and types of property.
The Mediterranean conservatories are created from high quality uPVC. This is a hardwearing material, so the Mediterranean conservatories created by HCS Windows Ltd are long lasting and durable. The other advantage of uPVC is that it is low maintenance. Unlike wood, which requires time consuming maintenance and regular painting or staining, uPVC does not require coating or painting. This saves time or money in the long run. uPVC is also resistant to the sun and ultraviolet rays, and it is easy to keep clean – many window cleaners will clean Mediterranean conservatories as part of their normal window cleaning service. Because HCS Windows Ltd build Mediterranean conservatories with double glazing, you will also benefit from minimum heat loss, making it a usable room in summer and winter.
HCS Windows Ltd offer a wide range of products and services, from uPVC windows and doors to Mediterranean conservatories. For more information and all enquiries, contact the team today.
