The industry has done very well over the years to innovate modern solutions for old, inefficient conservatories.
These would have originally been constructed with basic polycarbonate or glass roofs and in many cases they’ve ended up being used as additional storage areas – too hot to enjoy in the summer and too cold to sit in during the winter months.
A new generation of thermally efficient solid roofs – and high-performance glazing – has helped to transform these unloved connies. Thousands of homes are now enjoying the benefits of these light-filled living spaces that can be enjoyed all year round – although few will be on the scale of the orangery refurb that’s currently earmarked for Blenheim Palace.
The famous, Grade 1 listed Oxfordshire pad, home to the dukes of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, is having the glass roof of its vast orangery removed and replaced with a timber and slate structure that’s reportedly more in keeping with the original design that was destroyed by fire in 1861.
It’s part of a £2million project at Blenheim to make the building more energy efficient as it aims to be carbon neutral by 2027.
All of which leads, neatly, to a new product launch from Ultraframe. ‘Orangery by Ultraframe’ features a high-performance glass roof, an internal pelmet and choice of columns that can be paired with doors and full-length windows, along with decorative cornices.
It’s being marketed as a great value orangery solution, and Ultraframe is launching with a 20% promotional saving. For more details, click here.
Raising the roof
The industry has done very well over the years to innovate modern solutions for old, inefficient conservatories.
These would have originally been constructed with basic polycarbonate or glass roofs and in many cases they’ve ended up being used as additional storage areas – too hot to enjoy in the summer and too cold to sit in during the winter months.
A new generation of thermally efficient solid roofs – and high-performance glazing – has helped to transform these unloved connies. Thousands of homes are now enjoying the benefits of these light-filled living spaces that can be enjoyed all year round – although few will be on the scale of the orangery refurb that’s currently earmarked for Blenheim Palace.
The famous, Grade 1 listed Oxfordshire pad, home to the dukes of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, is having the glass roof of its vast orangery removed and replaced with a timber and slate structure that’s reportedly more in keeping with the original design that was destroyed by fire in 1861.
It’s part of a £2million project at Blenheim to make the building more energy efficient as it aims to be carbon neutral by 2027.
All of which leads, neatly, to a new product launch from Ultraframe. ‘Orangery by Ultraframe’ features a high-performance glass roof, an internal pelmet and choice of columns that can be paired with doors and full-length windows, along with decorative cornices.
It’s being marketed as a great value orangery solution, and Ultraframe is launching with a 20% promotional saving. For more details, click here.
Glass Times
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