Building an extension can be an amazing experience and can add that much needed space to your home. However, we cannot stress how important it is that before you start your build, you gain the best planning advice possible. In most cases, you will not need planning permission for your new conservatory. Under 2008 regulations, […]
While we’re in the trade of designing and installing both state-of-the-art and traditional sun rooms, conservatories and orangeries to our varied client list, we also like to see historic examples of the glazer’s art restored to their former glories wherever they may be. So, that’s why we were delighted to hear that a super-rich Chinese […]
…And it’s a matter of national security, it seems. So, it turns out that a young married couple with a new baby have applied for – and received – permission for a new conservatory on their home in Norfolk. Nothing new there, as young property owners are always looking for new ways to extend their […]
On a trip down to the south west of England, we took ourselves along to the Eden Project in Cornwall. We’re into conservatories and sun rooms in a big way, and there’s none quite to big as Eden’s huge bio-domes full of plants, trees and all kinds of beautiful things. Of course, that got us […]
Aspect, the driving force that keeps the UK glazing and conservatory industries moving ever forward with new products, ideas and innovations have seemingly done it again with their latest new product lines. The leeds-based company have recently announced a new addition to their Optitherm range, which they’ll market under a new name. This product, they […]
If you’re lucky enough to have one of these UV Pools or a hot tub, you’ll probably want to be able to use it all year round, not just in those two days in the summer when it’s warm enough to get into your swimming gear. Most people who have a swimming pool don’t bother […]
Conservatories and glass rooms can be such a fantastic space within a home, but one major concern for anyone considering getting one is the heating. A conservatory must be comfortable all year round, warm in winter and cool in summer, for it to be a practical room. Luckily there are no building regulations for the […]
A conservatory or glass room extension can be a great space for families within a home, and you may have trouble deciding what you want to use the room for, or how you want the space to fit in within the home. Luckily, we have compiled a top ten list of ideas for you to […]
Windows, bottles, ornaments, we all come into contact with glass on a daily basis. However, most people know little about glass, how we came to use it and all the amazing properties it holds. Glass has been made and used for thousands of years, and can be traced back to 3500 BC, in Mesopotamia, where […]
The idea of an orangery may seem strange to some people, with the immediate images of tropical rooms full of fruit growing in hot countries springing to mind. But in reality, orangeries are just conservatories that have been designed to fit in with the rest of the house. This is usually done by being built […]