{"id":8109,"date":"2026-01-21T12:57:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/building-a-conservatory-costs-and-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T07:43:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:43:42","slug":"building-a-conservatory-costs-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/en\/building-a-conservatory-costs-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a conservatory &#8211; Costs and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8109\" class=\"elementor elementor-8109 elementor-7174\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-236b487 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"236b487\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d33fb84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d33fb84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/wintergarten-anbau-einfamilienhaus-mit-glasfront.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7181\" alt=\"Moderner Wintergarten als Anbau an ein Einfamilienhaus mit Glasfront\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/wintergarten-anbau-einfamilienhaus-mit-glasfront.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/wintergarten-anbau-einfamilienhaus-mit-glasfront-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/wintergarten-anbau-einfamilienhaus-mit-glasfront-1024x629.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/wintergarten-anbau-einfamilienhaus-mit-glasfront-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16cfa49 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16cfa49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5496a2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5496a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15d49dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15d49dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building a conservatory - Costs and planning at a glance<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a123c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a5a123c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-268beba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"268beba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2172e19 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2172e19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">1. How much does a conservatory cost?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">2. Total costs by conservatory type<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">3. Individual costs at a glance<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">4. Cost factors that many underestimate<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#5\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">5. Types of conservatories<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">6. Location &amp; orientation of the conservatory<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#7\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">7. The right materials for your conservatory<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#8\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">8. Building permit<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#9\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">9. Common mistakes when building a conservatory<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#10\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">10. Conservatory - One of the most valuable extensions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b237800 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b237800\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0644cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0644cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A conservatory is one of the most attractive ways to expand living space while gaining more light, contact with nature and quality of life. Whether as a cozy retreat, additional dining area, plant oasis or modern living space extension &#8211; a well-planned conservatory can significantly increase the value of your property.<br>But before you start with the implementation, you should know which type of conservatory suits your needs, what costs are realistic and what requirements apply to material, glazing, statics and building permits.<br>In this guide, you will receive a clear, independent overview of costs, differences between unheated, partially insulated and heated conservatories, typical sources of error &#8211; and what you really need to pay attention to in the planning so that your conservatory works in the long term. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b77b67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b77b67\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8cb539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a8cb539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"1\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22ffa85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22ffa85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much does a conservatory cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c90e760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c90e760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The costs for a conservatory vary greatly &#8211; depending on the construction, energy requirements, choice of materials and installation effort. Therefore, it is important for owners to first determine the type of conservatory. The differences between unheated, partially insulated and heated conservatories are enormous &#8211; not only in terms of price, but also in terms of possible uses and operating costs.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74d58096 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74d58096\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2670764b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"2670764b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"2\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18c21531 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18c21531\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Typical total costs by conservatory type<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7716a48b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7716a48b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Unheated conservatory (summer garden)<\/strong> \u2013 without foundation \u2013 approx. 32 m\u00b2<br>Price range: from approx. CHF 35,000\u201360,000<br>A cost-effective solution, ideal as a weather-protected outdoor space in spring\/autumn. Not heated, no insulation regulations, lightweight constructions. <\/p><p><strong>Partially insulated conservatory<\/strong> \u2013 with foundation &#8211; approx. 32 m\u00b2<br>Price range: CHF 40,000\u201365,000<br>Can be used to a limited extent all year round, slight heating possible. Better glazing and profiles, higher installation effort \u2013 but cheaper than fully-fledged living space. <\/p><p><strong>Heated conservatory (heated living space)<\/strong> \u2013 with foundation \u2013 approx. 32 m\u00b2<br>Price range: CHF 50,000\u201375,000<br>Is considered a living space extension under building law. Triple glazing, fully insulated profiles, foundation, heating, electrics. Highest costs, but maximum comfort.  <\/p><p>The more you want to use the conservatory like a living space, the closer the project gets in price to a classic extension.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c60c16b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c60c16b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66ae392 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"66ae392\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc31c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6cc31c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Individual costs at a glance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b58e74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b58e74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u25cf Simple conservatory, 15 m\u00b2, without extras: 15,000 CHF<br>\u25cf Heating for 15 m\u00b2 conservatory: 3000 CHF<br>\u25cf Ventilation systems: 1,500\u20133,000 CHF<br>\u25cf Foundation, if necessary for 15 m\u00b2: 3,000 \u2013 5,000 CHF<br>These positions together result in the final price. Therefore, large differences between offers are completely normal. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e292eb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e292eb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13b3622 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"13b3622\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"4\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18af858 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18af858\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost factors that many underestimate<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e67aa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e67aa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Statics &amp; snow load<\/strong><br>Heavy triple glazing and snow load zones increase material dimensions and installation effort.<\/p><p><strong>Heating costs &amp; operation<\/strong><br>Heated conservatories can cause high operating costs in winter if insulation and shading are poorly planned.<\/p><p><strong>Shading<\/strong><br>Without external sun protection, a conservatory gets extremely hot in summer \u2013 many forget these additional costs.<\/p><p><strong>Electrical controls<\/strong><br>Automatic shading, ventilation &amp; sensors increase comfort, but also the budget.<\/p><p><strong>Accessibility &amp; construction site<\/strong><br>Difficult installation locations (terraces, raised extensions) require additional equipment.<\/p><p><strong>Winter suitability<\/strong><br>If you want to live in the winter room, you absolutely need high-quality glass and profile technology \u2013 the main cost driver.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2662d93 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2662d93\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2630c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2630c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a19c2fa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a19c2fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23fcd04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23fcd04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/moderner-wintergarten-wohnhaus-anbau-rhzbuv3plbzlvezutxwf6mml1od2ypi00w3tduxcmw.jpg\" title=\"moderner-wintergarten-wohnhaus-anbau\" alt=\"Kostenlose und unverbindliche Offerten f\u00fcr deinen Wintergarten aus deiner Region erhalten\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b3a459 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b3a459\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d07b193 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d07b193\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get a conservatory quote<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2318129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2318129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Free &amp; without obligation<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6346387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6346387\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With just a few clicks, receive up to 3 conservatory offers from certified specialist companies in your area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f7b3dc elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8f7b3dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/en\/conservatory\/conservatory-quote\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Conservatory Offers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb96e4c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb96e4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-918e5b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"918e5b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"5\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f77b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22f77b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Three types of conservatories \u2013 But which one suits your house?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efd0e00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efd0e00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A conservatory is not just a conservatory. The decisive factor is how and when you want to use the room \u2013 only in summer, in the transitional period or all year round. The three types of construction differ massively in costs, insulation values, requirements and comfort. This section clearly shows you which solution really suits your building, your budget and your expectations.   <\/p><p><strong>Unheated conservatory (summer garden)<\/strong><br>An unheated conservatory consists of light, non-insulated profiles and large glass surfaces. It is primarily suitable for spring to autumn \u2013 for eating, relaxing or overwintering plants. It is hardly heatable, because the thermally non-separated profiles do not store heat.  <br>\u25cf Advantages: cheapest variant, maximum transparency, quick installation.<br>\u25cf Disadvantages: often too cold in winter, not a fully-fledged living space.<br>\u25cf Suitable for? For everyone who wants as much glass surface and summer use as possible \u2013 with a moderate budget. <\/p><p><strong>Partially insulated conservatory<\/strong><br>The partially insulated conservatory is the most popular intermediate solution: better profiles, slight thermal protection, but no fully-fledged living space insulation. You can use it well in transitional periods, and it warms up quickly on sunny winter days. <br>\u25cf Advantages: good balance of costs, comfort and flexibility, can be opened over a large area.<br>\u25cf Disadvantages: not warm enough in the deep winter without sun; not a fully-fledged living space according to energy law.<br>\u25cf Suitable for? For households that want to use spring\u2013autumn and do not necessarily want to heat in winter. <\/p><p><strong>Heated conservatory \/ residential conservatory<\/strong><br>The heated conservatory is a real living space, heated and usable all year round. It requires fully insulated profiles, high-quality triple glazing and a correctly constructed foundation. This makes it the most expensive, but most comfortable solution.  <br>\u25cf Advantages: year-round living space (home office, dining room, lounge), highest insulation values, increase in property value.<br>\u25cf Disadvantages: highest construction costs, strict building and energy regulations, professional planning mandatory.<br>\u25cf Suitable for? For everyone who wants more living space permanently and is willing to invest in energy efficiency and high-quality construction. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d39f62 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d39f62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c56b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"48c56b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"6\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a62a7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a62a7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Location and orientation of the conservatory \u2013 The most important factor for comfort &amp; energy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bc7efd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bc7efd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The location of a conservatory has a greater impact on comfort, energy use and later heating or cooling costs than any material or glazing. Especially in the Swiss climate, sun, shade and heat have very different effects \u2013 and those who plan cleverly here save high operating costs later. <\/p><p>In winter, optimal sunlight is crucial: A south-facing conservatory captures the low-lying sun and heats the room passively, often even without additional heating. East-facing conservatories benefit from pleasant morning sun, while west-facing locations provide a lot of heat in the afternoon and evening. <\/p><p>In summer, however, a south or west orientation can lead to overheating if there is no external sun protection or sufficient ventilation.<\/p><p>Equally important are storage masses in the floor or in walls \u2013 such as natural stone, ceramics or concrete. They store the free solar heat and release it slowly later, which stabilizes the room temperature and improves the energy balance. At the same time, a conservatory influences the temperatures of the adjacent living spaces: Correctly placed, it can serve as a thermal buffer and make the entire house more efficient.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6b3cae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f6b3cae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ea5a7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0ea5a7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"7\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ef44d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25ef44d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The right materials for your conservatory<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db4d041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db4d041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The material decision influences price, lifespan, energy efficiency and the overall appearance of your conservatory. Each construction has specific strengths \u2013 the decisive factor is how large your conservatory should be, whether it is heated and how much maintenance you want to invest. <\/p><p><strong>Aluminum \u2013 stable, elegant &amp; almost maintenance-free<\/strong><br>Aluminum is the most popular material for modern conservatories because it is extremely dimensionally stable, durable and suitable for large glass surfaces. The profiles are slim, carry high loads and require little maintenance. Thermally separated aluminum profiles are mandatory for heated conservatories to avoid thermal bridges. In terms of price, aluminum is in the higher segment, but convinces with its lifespan and low maintenance.   <\/p><p><strong>Wood \u2013 natural, warm &amp; excellent insulation<\/strong><br>Wood has a homely effect, offers the best thermal insulation of all materials and is ideal for heated conservatories or extensions that should feel like a real living space. Laminated timber is usually used in terms of quality, as it is resilient and dimensionally stable. However, wood requires regular maintenance against moisture and UV radiation. Perfect for traditional houses or high-quality extensions.   <\/p><p><strong>Wood-aluminum \u2013 the premium combination<\/strong><br>Cozy wood inside, a weatherproof aluminum shell outside: Wood-aluminum systems offer the best of both worlds. They are extremely durable, easy to maintain and visually high-quality. The price is higher than wood and aluminum, but you save in the long term through minimal maintenance and maximum energy efficiency. Ideal for residential conservatories with sophisticated demands.   <\/p><p><strong>Plastic \u2013 cheap &amp; easy to maintain, but limited use<\/strong><br>Plastic constructions are inexpensive and very easy to maintain, but lose stability with larger spans. Plastic is a cost-effective solution for small, unheated conservatories. However, the material quickly reaches its limits with heated conservatories or large glass surfaces. Well suited for budget projects with manageable sizes.   <\/p><p><strong>Steel \u2013 extremely resilient, but only conditionally suitable<\/strong><br>Steel is very load-bearing and is occasionally used for conservatories \u2013 often in combination with wood or aluminum. However, steel is susceptible to corrosion, must be galvanized or coated and offers little insulation. This makes it particularly suitable for summer gardens or greenhouse solutions, less for heated residential conservatories.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc609d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7cc609d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef991e elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6ef991e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"8\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c30454 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c30454\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does a conservatory need a building permit?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d63e06e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d63e06e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Switzerland, a conservatory is considered a structural extension and is therefore always subject to approval, regardless of size or design. Important are the boundary distances, which vary depending on the municipality, as well as any fire protection regulations, especially if the conservatory connects to existing facades.<br>In the case of condominium ownership, the consent of the owners is also required, as a conservatory changes the appearance of the building. If the conservatory is connected to the heating system, it counts as living space under tax and building law and is subject to stricter regulations.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c10ae04 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c10ae04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1cac1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"c1cac1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"9\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a31256c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a31256c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common mistakes when building a conservatory and how to avoid them<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99458eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99458eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A conservatory is technically more demanding than many think. The following mistakes are typical \u2013 and can be easily avoided with professional planning. <\/p><p><strong>Wrong location<\/strong><br>If the sunlight is misjudged, the conservatory overheats in summer or remains uncomfortably cold in winter. A simulation of the sun&#8217;s path prevents misplanning. <\/p><p><strong>Unsuitable glazing<\/strong><br>Single or outdated insulating glazing leads to huge energy losses. Triple glazing is mandatory for heated conservatories. <\/p><p><strong>Lack of ventilation<\/strong><br>Without controlled air exchange, condensation, moisture damage and mold occur. Opening elements on at least two sides are mandatory. <\/p><p><strong>Missing structural planning<\/strong><br>Conservatories carry high glass loads and are exposed to wind pressure. Without static calculation, deformations or leaks threaten. <\/p><p><strong>Underestimated shading<\/strong><br>Even good glazing does not prevent summer heat. External blinds or awnings are essential. <\/p><p><strong>Cheap, unstable systems<\/strong><br>Cheap kits seem tempting, but rarely withstand the Swiss weather in the long term. Professional systems save money in the long term. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369bfc7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"369bfc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-988dcb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"988dcb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"10\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b77cd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b77cd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why a conservatory is one of the most valuable extensions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b7b92c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b7b92c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A conservatory combines living comfort, light and nature like hardly any other part of the building. Whether unheated unheated conservatory, partially insulated model or fully-fledged residential conservatory: With the right planning, location choice, glazing and shading, a room is created that noticeably enriches your everyday life. It is crucial to clarify the right questions early on \u2013 especially statics, energy behavior, permit requirements and material selection. Those who plan carefully here and work with experienced specialist companies receive a durable, energy-efficient and comfortable conservatory that sustainably increases the value of the property.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6145963 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6145963\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57621bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57621bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get a conservatory quote<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68d870b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68d870b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Free &amp; without obligation<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9e1939 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9e1939\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With just a few clicks, receive up to 3 conservatory offers from certified specialist companies in your area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-659a98b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"659a98b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/offertenschweiz.ch\/en\/conservatory\/conservatory-quote\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Conservatory Offers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a conservatory &#8211; Costs and planning at a glance 1. 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