Lean to conservatories feature the simplest conservatory design. Essentially they are just rectangular with an angled roof. The highest point on a lean to conservatory is the side of the roof which connects the conservatory to your home.
Because of the rectangular shape you can be sure you are making the most of the space you have, whereas other more complex styles can waste a lot of potential space. If you have a small garden a lean to conservatory should definitely be considered.
The simplicity of a lean to conservatory also allows them to be marketed at a lower price than their more complex sister-products. In fact it’s entirely possible for you to build one yourself if cost is a very important factor to you. Don’t worry I’m not insisting you build a conservatory from scratch, there are actually DIY kits you can buy which are like flat packed conservatories. If you are confident in your DIY skills this can be a great project, however if you have any concerns it may be worth paying the extra to cost to have the job done professionally.
In terms of materials, the most common choices are wood or uPVC, both are great choices (otherwise they wouldn’t be for sale!) however some people do find wood more aesthetically pleasing. The uPVC conservatories are reinforced with aluminium frames, so both options are equally strong.
Another way to reduce costs with your lean to conservatory is to have “dwarf walls” which means instead of having full glass pains from floor to ceiling, the frame will cover around 60cm from the floor and then the glass will cover the rest. Not only are dwarf walls cost effective, they also offer a little extra privacy.
Another factor to consider is blinds for your conservatory. Because lean to conservatories feature rectangular windows it is actually a lot cheaper to buy conservatory blinds than if your conservatory consisted of triangle and hexagonal windows. Also if you opt for a uPVC conservatory you can purchase perfect fit blinds which allow you to install the blinds without having to screw or drill into your brand new conservatory.
