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A TuffX Infinity fixed rooflight was recently installed on a flat-roofed ground-floor extension of a property in Ruislip, by HomeWorks Windows. The 1,000mm x 2,500mm standard stock clear glass Infinity fixed rooflight required much less space than a roof lantern, while ensuring the benefits of natural light flooded into the footprint of the building, giving the whole area a well-lit,...
By Howells. Until recently, Doxford House in the ancient suburb of Silksworth in the city of Sunderland was a derelict Georgian mansion, listed on the 2009 Heritage at Risk Register. The property, previously known as Silksworth House, was built in 1775 by William Johnson. While some original features remain much of the building dates to the early 19th century. During...
David Salisbury completed the design and installation of a bespoke, premium quality orangery at the award-winning Carbis Bay Hotel and Estate, the luxury resort near St Ives in Cornwall which hosted this year’s G7 Summit. The newly opened orangery is part of the latest phase of the hotel’s refurbishment and investment programme. The existing conservatory, which occupied a prime position...
Ultraframe recently supplied a Classic Roof as part of a modern conservatory extension to a thatched property in the Surrey countryside. Since the existing property was an unusual building, it was crucial that whatever new space was added would complement the existing home, as well as being a light and airy space that linked the home with the surrounding countryside....
FH Brundle recently supplied decking and balustrading to what was once the beating heart of industrial Britain: a 127-mile artery bringing commerce and prosperity to businesses across northern England. More than a century on from its Victorian heyday, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is more about leisure and tourism than heavy industry, and the customer’s vision was for lush, landscaped...
The Renshaw family, who live in Lymington, Hampshire, wanted a new living space to blur the lines between their home and garden and add a contemporary twist to their home. Their local Ultraframe Ultra Installer, Forest Edge Home Improvements, is located a stone’s throw from the property and they were able to design an orangery-style extension using the newly enhanced...
SEH BAC recently installed an Ultraframe conservatory for a couple who wanted to extend their kitchen. Mr and Mrs Forrester wanted to extend out from their kitchen and dining room to create a large lounge in which they could relax and entertain. Central to their vision was a space that allowed light to flood in and not make the adjoining...
Howells Patent Glazing supplied and installed a replacement glazed roof with vents for the historic squash court at Ickworth, as part of a major conservation project by the National Trust. Howells was appointed by main contractor Messenger as one of the skilled specialists selected to see the wider ‘Ickworth Uncovered’ project through to completion. The biggest conservation works Ickworth has...
A single-storey property in Scotland was given a high-end exterior finish against the clock, thanks to glass supplied by TuffX. The client required top quality safety glass for a stainless steel balustrade, along with four staircase panels. Due to an upcoming site closure, the glass was needed quickly – without compromising on quality – which is where TuffX could help....
Vale Glazing recently used the Classic conservatory systems from Ultraframe to create a contemporary conservatory extension in south Wales. The customer lives in a 195’s detached house which had a gable style conservatory that was in need of updating. The brief to Justin Maunder and the team at Vale Glazing was to use the existing footprint and create a new,...
Shay and Terry Cornford added an Ultraroof extension to their modern detached home and have found that not only has it created a new living space, but it has also made their home warmer. “We wanted a garden room for two reasons: to be able to enjoy the garden without getting blown away (we have some very strong winds); and...
Demand for TuffX’s Infinity rooflights has been steadily growing thanks to the product’s easy-fit design, the company has reported. Adrian of United Cloud Construction turned to TuffX when he needed a rooflight for a new Brighton-based extension where the homeowners wanted to maximise the natural light in their new space. The rooflights were installed on the low-pitch roof of a...
Mr and Mrs Rose have transformed their large T-shaped conservatory using the Ultraroof tiled roof system. Ultraframe explains how their new room is light and bright thanks to full length glazing panels, as well as being as warm as the rest of their home, all year round. After deciding to upgrade their conservatory, Mr and Mrs Rose began to carry...
British Olympic gold medallists Jason and Laura Kenny have transformed their leaky, old conservatory into a bright and airy family room thanks to Prefix Systems’ WarmRoof system. By Prefix. At the start of the year, British Olympic gold medallists Laura and Jason Kenny CBE decided that the conservatory attached to their new home was in desperate need of some TLC....
TuffX has supplied Herefordshire’s Atrium Conservatories with 12 high-quality conservatoryglass panels, specified for a local residential project built by the orangery and conservatory specialist. Each measuring 10.12m2, Atrium installers fitted the panels to create a lantern effect roof above an African Sapele hardwood structure and, having established the building was south facing, worked with TuffX to ensure all panels were...
When it came to the construction of a new, single story extension on the back of a property in Sutton, Surrey, one of the most important factors for the homeowners was how best to illuminate their substantial and stylish new living space with enough natural light. The owners were eventually won over by the new aluminium framed rooflights from TuffX...
An Ultraframe Livinroof recently transformed an old family conservatory. The Turner family had an existing T-shaped conservatory with a polycarbonate roof, and they wanted a more usable room that would improve the feel of the adjoining rooms and increase their connection to the garden. Top of their wishlist was a solid roof but with glazed areas to ensure a light...
The Ultrasky roof from Ultraframe has been used to create a contemporary orangery extension in an installation by Vale Conservatories. The extension, which features a curved cornice and is finished in anthracite grey, has been added onto a new-build property on a top-end development. Alex Fellows, managing director of Vale Conservatories, said: “The Ultrasky system provides a fantastic way to...
Maitlands of Pershore, along with its customer Conservatory Village, has completed a large scale installation for a well-known celebrity known for his love of glitz and glamour – so much so that the conservatory was topped off with three bespoke glitter ball finials, featuring 20,000 Swarovski crystals. Scott Francis of Maitlands said: “We were approached by Conservatory Village to work...
Cardiff-based Ultraframe installer Adenhart recently installed two Ultrasky Lanterns on a contemporary extension. The extension, which is over 10m wide, was installed onto the luxury property to provide the setting for a family wedding. The two Ultrasky Lanterns ensure that the large open-plan room is flooded with natural light, and the minimal design of the bars complements the sleek lines...
