Orangery Roof Construction Details

Fine orangeries built in traditional classical style or sun rooms with a modern contemporary design not only add a touch of sophisticated elegance to any home but practically they enlarge and brighten them.

Orangery roof construction details.

Our roof kits are perfect for replacing worn or damaged roofs on orangeries. The orangery roof is the latest style trend to have been made popular by homeowners and can be achieved in various styles. There are alternative methods as described here butte ve found the flat roof system to be the best. To form the structural opening we generally use glulam beams.

Orangeries can transform the look and appeal of a property giving year round use and adding substantial value. Orangery roofs are essentially big flat roof with a hole in the middle for the glazed lantern. Orangery designs tend to be semi solid with a greater level of brickwork or stone to match the house and includes floor to ceiling win d ows and a lantern roof as well as details such as columns pediments and fine glazing bars. Today the orangery is often used as a template for glazed extensions.

Our lanterns can be manufactured to the exact same design specification as any existing lantern you may have. It can be as simple as a standard conservatory with the addition of a full pelmet surround or a full brick built style with a lantern roof supported on its centre.