Hardwood Conservatories and Hardwood Conservatory Design

For a truly traditional design with an authentic look, this is the one to use. Just about any traditional design or feature can be recreated - incorporating the contemporary benefit of double-glazing. This is the "perfect" material for listed buildings. While it will require some periodic maintenance, modern paint finishes and stains ensure that this is increasingly less of an issue. It is now available in a variety of stains (mahogany, light oak, etc.), as well as various painted finishes (white, cream, green and brown). 

For bespoke designs particularly, this will be the most expensive choice of material; but then again it will look very special. Be aware that just as with PVCu varying frame thickness' will effect the structural strength. Also check with your supplier the jointing method. Most use a traditional "mortice and tenon" joint but other systems do exist.

Here are the names of a number of Hardwood Conservatory suppliers - David Salisbury, Amdega (UK and USA), British Conservatories (USA), Portland and Westview Products (USA).

Hardwood Conservatory - Example Installation: A cream painted hardwood conservatory with Pilkington K Glass double-glazed sealed units throughout. The roof featured motorised roof vents (due to their height). The front was made with concertina type folding doors that allowed the conservatory to open up completely to the patio. As the conservatory and patio where sunk from the main garden special attention to damp-roofing the conservatory external walls was required.

Solid Hardwood - is particularly popular for traditional style Conservatories, Orangeries, Glass Lanterns & Traditional Glass Houses, especially on listed buildings or period properties. (Grade 1 and Grade 2 listed)

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www.heritageconservatories.com ~ www.skyviewwindows.com ~ www.dscons.com