A SEAMLESS RENOVATION
Philip Hale fulfilled the dream he shared with his late wife who passed away earlier this year after a battle with bowel cancer
When Philip Hale and his late wife Kim moved to their charming countryside home in January 2023 , they dreamed of spending their retirement surrounded by nature , hosting family gatherings , and enjoying peaceful moments in their new house .
However , the conservatory , which they hoped would become a focal point of relaxation , posed a challenge .
Philip , 69 , from Clifton upon Teme , Worcestershire , explained : “ Kim always disliked how the conservatory was either boiling hot or freezing cold , but she still wanted it to be a place for us to entertain guests .”
The couple initially planned to reclaim the space by building an orangery , until life took an unexpected and heartbreaking turn .
“ Kim was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in March last year , and our plans for the extension were suddenly put on hold ,” Philip said .
“ Around Easter , we were told there was nothing more they could do for her , and three days later , at 65 , she passed away .”
Left to carry on their unfinished dream , Philip sought a way to honour the retired gran-of-four Kim ’ s vision of making the conservatory a practical and comfortable space .
That ’ s when he discovered CI Group ’ s industry-leading conservatory insulation , which offered the perfect solution .
Philip ’ s interest was piqued by the company ’ s unique product , which promises to reduce up to 90 per cent of heat loss through the roof .
CI Group ’ s cutting-edge C . H . R . I . S ® system uses a six-layer quilt ,
and technology researched and developed by NASA on the Apollo Space Shuttle , to help keep your conservatory at the perfect temperature .
“ Instead of going ahead with the large-scale construction , I decided to go with CI Group ’ s insulation because I still wanted to do something that would represent what she was trying to do ,” he explained .
Before the transformation , the conservatory was hardly used due to its extreme temperatures .
Philip recalled : “ We only used it when guests came over for meals , but even then , it was uncomfortable . One summer it got as hot as 49.6C , and in winter it dropped to just 5C .”
After a seamless renovation , Philip ’ s conservatory is now a comfortable , inviting space that can be enjoyed all year round .
Insulating the conservatory in memory of his wife has given Philip a beautiful space to relax and remember her from . Furthermore , the renovation will reduce his need to spend on energy bills heading into winter due to enhancing the energy efficiency of the room .
Matt Forrest , Managing Director of CI Group , said : “ Phil ’ s story really touched us . We understood that this wasn ’ t just a home improvement — it was about preserving memories and fulfilling a shared dream .
“ Our insulation is designed to solve the exact issues Phil and Kim faced , turning their underused conservatory into a PROservatory - a cosy , functional space , no matter the season .”
The installation process was smooth and quick , Phil explained : “ It only took a day and a half , and the team was incredibly tidy .
“ I ’ m really impressed with the quality of the insulation and how much more comfortable the conservatory is now .
“ It ’ s still early days , but I ’ m sure the insulation will help with energy savings . This is especially true since I now have dimmable LED lights installed in the conservatory , which are much more efficient than the old halogen bulbs we had .
“ We had originally planned a renovation that would ’ ve cost £ 100,000 , so I ’ ve saved a significant amount by choosing insulation instead .”
CI Group will be at The Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from September 27-29 , 2024 .
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