Conservatories

Conservatories originated in the 16th century when wealthy landowners wanted to grow citrus fruits that began to appear on their dinner tables from warmer regions of the Mediterranean. A conservatory by definition must have more than 50% of its wall surface glazed. Contemporary conservatories use developments in glass to ensure it is as energy efficient as possible, making sure they let in the maximum light possible while maintaining a steady temperature throughout the year.

Our conservatories are available in a number of designs including Edwardian, Victorian, T-shaped, P-shaped, Gable, Lean-to and Lantern style. Conservatories come in a range of standard colours – white, golden oak, rosewood, cream woodgrain, golden oak on white, rosewood on white, and anthracite grey on white. 

The frames

We offer a range of uPVC Windows in seven systems on quick lead times: REHAU Total70S, REHAU Total 70C, Duraflex and VEKA systems.

Features and benefits of using uPVC

• Standard 70mm profile

• Multi-chambered profiles

• Choice of bevelled or sculptured frames

• A-C energy rating

• Available in white, wood grain and coloured finishes

• YALE hardware

The roof – ULTRAFRAME Classicroof

The Classic conservatory roofing system provides high quality, reliability, and is highly configurable making it the go-to solution for every conceivable glass conservatory roof design.

Features and Benefits a Classicroof

• Click-fit speedlocks for fast installation

• Thermally efficient, multichambered topcaps

• Highly configurable

• Low pitch eaves beam and variable ridges for pitches from 2.5° to 44° (greatest range of pitch solution for glass roofs)

• Integrated structural solutions for large spans of bi-folding doors available

• Add shape and elegance externally with a choice of 4 unique cornices

• Enables contemporary orangery look at fraction of the cost

Building regulation compliance

Conservatories are normally exempt from building regulations when:

• They are built at ground level and are less than 30 square metres in floor area.

• The conservatory is separated from the house by external quality walls, doors or windows.

• Glazing and any fixed electrical installations comply with the applicable building regulations requirements.

You are advised not to construct conservatories where they will restrict ladder access to windows serving rooms in roof or loft conversions, particularly if any of the windows are intended to help escape or rescue if there is a fire.

Any new structural opening between the conservatory and the existing house will require building regulations approval, even if the conservatory itself is an exempt structure.

For further information on upvc windows and conservatory roofs, please go to the downloads and guides section of our website where you can select the desired window or roof profile and download the product brochure. Alternatively, ask at your local trade counter for a copy.