Bespoke Timber Conservatories
The addition of a bespoke timber conservatory is an exciting opportunity to be creative with design and break with the tradition of other conventional rooms in the home, offering a totally unique atmosphere with unlimited uses.
It is important that the design is sympathetic to your home in terms of architectural detail and proportions. For many homes, a conservatory will create a stunning feature on a plain or featureless wall, making an enormous difference to the visual aspect.
Our Timber Conservatories
At the heart of both our business and our wooden conservatories lies our commitment to using only the finest, sustainably sourced timbers. All the wood we use is fully accredited and certified by the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) and PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™) schemes, ensuring that it meets the highest environmental standards.
Our Timber Selection
We carefully select our timbers, each chosen for their unique properties, to achieve the perfect balance of stability and durability in every structure.
Douglas Fir (Softwood, Kiln Dried): Known for its resilience, Douglas Fir is the ideal choice for various structural components, ensuring a long-lasting and robust framework.
Sapele (Hardwood from Congo): This hardwood is specifically chosen for crafting cills and smaller details, where its density and strength are crucial.
Accoya (Radiata Pine): Accoya is often selected for projects due to its superior stability and sustainability. This high-performance wood is incredibly durable, low maintenance, and highly resistant to the elements.
To further enhance the durability of our conservatories, all timber used is treated with a preservative. This treatment protects the wood from fungal decay and insect attack, ensuring that the natural beauty and strength of the wood are preserved over time. Our in-house timber treatment facility allows us to maintain the highest standards of quality and durability, giving you peace of mind that your conservatory is built to last.
Smaller Conservatories
The smallest of spaces can be used to create a unique addition to any home and can be a treasured and valuable room providing much-needed additional space.
A useful room can be created out of a previously unused part of a garden or courtyard. Filling an awkward space or dark recess with an attractive functional room, no matter how small, is a great investment particularly when space is limited.
Read our detailed article on Small Conservatories and Orangeries to learn more about the benefits of small conservatories and gain inspiration for your own project.
Townhouse Conservatories
In towns and cities where houses and flats tend to face limited living spaces and smaller gardens, every square metre is valuable. Adding a conservatory will gain precious extra living space, making the most of even the smallest area without blocking light into existing rooms. Boundary walls can be utilised within such schemes.
Conservatories to Link Buildings
A conservatory can provide a functional and attractive solution when linking two buildings. We have built many interesting rooms for clients who require access between the home and an outbuilding or garage, and are used to overcoming difficulties with floor levels and head heights when buildings are not on the same level.
Conservatories with Solid Roofs
For some, the balance of a solid, insulated, lead-covered roof and glazed sides will better meet your requirements and the feeling of light and space is still achieved in these rooms. Occasionally, we incorporate the use of a traditional roofing slate or tile into our structures to complement the house.
Learn More: Read our page on solid roof conservatories to see more inspiration and learn the advantages of a project with a solid roof.
Lean-to Conservatories
The popular and timeless design of the lean-to structure can provide the ideal solution for many properties when simplicity is the key. Even the most traditional of formats can adopt an opulent feel and there are a variety of features that can be applied to make each building unique.
Learn More: Read our article on how to elevate your home with a lean-to conservatory extension to learn more specifically about considerations and design ideas for a lean-to extension.
Glasshouses
Once built single-glazed, the same design principle is applied when building new or replacement structures with all the attributes of a fully insulated double-glazed room. This style of glazed addition will suit many types of property from barn conversions to contemporary builds.
Freestanding Garden Rooms
A garden room not attached to your home and created to form a particular function: such as a pool house, office, artist studio or party room can have many benefits.
More often than not they are cherished rooms used for escaping from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We have built many rooms specifically to keep family members away from the home such as places for teenagers to hang out and play music.
Two-Storey Conservatories
Glazed structures bring so many benefits to the home, introducing light and warmth and providing a tranquil place to relax. It is no wonder that some of our clients choose to introduce these qualities on multiple levels.
Frequently Asked Conservatory Questions
Do you need planning permission for a conservatory?
The requirements for obtaining planning permission for a conservatory or orangery can differ based on various factors, such as your location, local building codes, and the specific details of the structure you intend to build. For comprehensive guidance on navigating these regulations, check out our detailed planning permissions guide.
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What is the best use for a conservatory extension?
A wooden conservatory extension offers versatile uses, from a sunlit lounge to a dining area with a view of the garden, or a vibrant space for plants to thrive. For a detailed exploration of these options and more, check out our article on the diverse ways you can utilise a conservatory.
Read ArticleWhat's the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
Today, the interpretation of an orangery is defined very much by design and construction, being generally more of a solid framework and incorporating a lesser proportion of glass, making it different from current and general understanding of a typical conservatory. To understand both the meaning of and distinction between the two structures, we have an extensive article on the difference between a conservatory and an orangery that will help you understand the structural and aesthetic variations.
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Further Inspiration
Explore our selection of informational articles which cover individual topics relating to conservatories; these pages may be particularly helpful when seeking inspiration for your own project.
A Guide to Small Conservatories
Discover the benefits, design ideas and inspiration for smaller-sized projects.
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Conservatory Case Studies
Gain inspiration by browsing our selection of conservatory and orangery case studies
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