Released on: June 30, 2008, 1:15 am

Press Release Author: Andrew Lambert / Portland Conservatories

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: Portland Conservatories is re-launching its range of designs
at a time when homeowners may be looking to improve and extend rather than move.

Press Release Body: Portland Conservatories is re-launching its range of designs at
a time when homeowners may be looking to improve and extend rather than move.

In the current economic climate, extending a home by adding a stylish conservatory
will solve the issue of space for homeowners who are unable to sell their homes, or
do not wish the inconvenience of moving.

Chris Redfern, Chief Operating Officer of Portland Conservatories, said: We
appreciate that a lot of people's dreams and ambitions might be affected by the
credit crunch, but we would urge them to think about a different and affordable way
of increasing their living space, improving their home and also their lifestyle."

Portland Conservatories offers traditional (Edwardian and Victorian) designs
together with a range of contemporary designs to better suit the current furnishing
and fashion preferences of today's home improvement market. Although conservatories
were first used to "conserve" exotic plants from the extremes of the British
weather, they are increasingly being seen as one of the most adaptable and favourite
rooms in a home. The availability of stylish accessories, furniture and discrete
heating systems has opened up the conservatory as an all-year-round room.

"Some people still associate a conservatory with flowery, upholstered cane furniture
and a place to take afternoon tea," said Mr Redfern. "But the reality is they can
be used for anything - a gym, an office, a dining room, a children's play room or a
sanctuary for relaxation."

He added: "Another myth is that conservatories can be too hot and uncomfortable in
the summer and too cold to use in the winter. That's not the case, with Portland\'s
roof ventilating systems and double-glazed units, they can be used all the year
round and certainly look more attractive and are often cheaper than a conventional
extension."

With enhancement options available on the market such as underfloor heating, tiled
or wooden flooring, air-conditioning and blinds, a conservatory can be adapted to
suit the environment, giving cost-effective and stylish living space.

Portland Conservatories, which are self-build, take in the region of two to three
weeks to install and can be assembled by a competent enthusiast or by a reputable
joiner - simple step by step instructions guide the customer through the assembly
process. As well as re-launching its designs, the company has also revamped its
website, which provides further information about the Portland range along with
advice on local authority requirements .

The company is also doing its bit for the environment, with all the timber
components being sourced from sustainable and managed forests, which are FSC
certified.

The new range of Portland conservatories bring the outside in, be it a traditional
gable-ended unit, a stylish lean-to or a contemporary orangery they certainly extend
the home with a significant amount of style and panache.


Web Site: http://www.portlandconservatories.co.uk/

Contact Details: Portland Conservatories
Faverdale,
Darlington,
Co Durham
DL3 0WB
UK

Freephone 0800 294 9040