News and views from the world of conservatories - follow these links to selected articles about conservatories, homes and gardens:
Commercial
Conservatory For Hotel: The Abbotsford Hotel in Ayr, Scotland was determined
to make full use of an existing courtyard at the rear of the hotel and
to offer additional function facilities such as weddings and conferences
etc...
[read more on commercial conservatories]
Conservatory
Roof Vents: General Guidance for Consumers – Important
points to consider and questions to ask your potential conservatory supplier:
eg: Does it have the potential to leak?, Does the vent rely solely on silicone
sealant to prevent water ingress?... [read more on conservatory roof vents]
Conservatory
Heating: Perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions
related to conservatories is - how do we heat our conservatory? And
perhaps more importantly - how
do we heat our conservatory economically? Radiant Panel Heaters represent
an easy to install heating solution - both for people who are just planning
their conservatory and also for those who have already built their conservatory
and who are now looking around for a "non-disruptive" heating
solution...
[read more on conservatory heating]
Oak Conservatories: For
many Traditionalists - Nothing is more magnificent than a solid oak conservatory,
with its beautiful mellow colour, classic grain and
sheer strength. Oak has been at the heart of British tradition for centuries
and many medieval buildings hewed from oak stand today bearing a legacy
of its durability, beauty and timeless appeal...
[read more on oak conservatories]
Orangeries
and Glass Houses: Historically
an Orangery was a place for the cultivation of oranges and lemons and other
exotic plants. Today's Orangery is now often attached to the main house
and used as room as well as for plants. Orangerie Conservatories combine
the best features of a traditionally built room extension with the benefits
of "living under glass" - as afforded by conservatory and sunroom living...
[read more on orangeries on glass houses]
Celsius Performance Glass: A
whole new concept in glazing - A glass that keeps homes cool in summer
and warm in winter. Impressive technological features combined with a
subtle
blue tint in the glass helps ensure that unwanted glare is kept to
a minimum allowing
for all year round enjoyment of the conservatory. Other features mean
heat from inside the home is reflected back into the property, whilst
excessive
solar heat is deflected away...[read more on celcius performance glass]
Orangery and GlassHouse Design: The
classic Orangery design had stone built parapet walls containing large
vertical sliding sash windows such that the glass area on the sides was
in excess of 75%. They had a glass roof on timber rafters with a box
gutter (usually cast Iron) all round inside the parapet wall. They were
usual separate from the main house... [read more on orangery glass house design]
Pilkington
Activ™ Blue For Conservatories: A brand new
version of Pilkington Activ™ has been launched that provides a perfect solution
for maintaining a spotless appearance of conservatory roofs, whilst also
keeping the interior cooler. Pilkington Activ™ Blue, so called because
of its attractive ice blue tint, offers the renowned self-cleaning properties
of the original product, but with the addition of excellent solar control
properties and good light transmission... [read more on pilkington blue for conservatories]
Conservatories
and Building Regulations in England & Wales: Is Building
Regulation consent required for your conservatory? Some conservatories
can be added to an existing house (or other building) and do not require
consent. To be exempt they must meet all the following
criteria... [read more on conservatory building regulations]
Introducing Thomas Sanderson Conservatory
Blinds: If you'd love to change the look of your conservatory
but don't know where to start then Thomas Sanderson has the inspiration
and advice you need to transform your space from a seasonal room
to a room for all seasons... [read more on conservatory blinds] |
View this month's featured installation, this installation gives a perfect example of laminated hardwood concertina doors. Combined with the threshold being sunk, which allows kitchen tiles and garden decking to compliment one another when the doors are open.Another interesting point which made this our installation of the month was the extractor, which was built up through the lead decking, allowing the cooker to be placed within the middle of the floor, creating a beautiful working galley. 
