For The Finest Conservatories, Orangeries & Rooflights.
Hardwood Conservatories
Vale Garden Houses build Hardwood Conservatories…they build Softwood Conservatories too. They also ‘mix & match’, building Hardwood Conservatories incorporating Softwoods where appropriate, and Softwood Conservatories incorporating Hardwoods when appropriate.
Our New Conservatory Show Model
The exceptionally cold snap in January and February really put us on the spot. Projects had to be delayed and we had a bit of spare time on our hands. This was the perfect time for us to construct our long awaited conservatory show model here at Vale.
Vale Press Office – Conservatories, Orangeries & Roof Lanterns
January was an exhausting time for our press team. All the magazines are preparing for their Spring conservatory features and we are busy getting the latest news out to all and sundry regarding developments at Vale.
Vales Unique Roof Construction
Conservatories and Orangeries have to cope with immense loadings from the weight of the glass, high winds and heavy snow. At Vale, we have developed a unique roofing system for our conservatories, combining timber with metal. With this we are able to achieve greater strengths and spans incorporating double glazed units between fine glazing rafters. The advantages of a technically advanced roofing system are achieved without compromising on traditional detail, therefore the slender appearance of the single glazed conservatories of the past is recreated.
Orangeries & Conservatories – Getting The Design Right
As a high percentage of Vales work is on Listed or period buildings, it’s important to note that orangeries and conservatories can be built to suit any period of architecture, giving careful thought to the nature of the building, its size and the detail used within the build.
From 17th Century Orangeries To Todays Designs
Expanding horizons, travel and interest in plant life saw the introduction of Orangeries, Palmhouses and other plant buildings in the 17th Century. Built predominantly of brick or stone within the grounds of grand estates, these orangeries featured generously proportioned windows and doors in order to provide enough light for the nurturing of young and exotic plants. These were to accommodate the new and growing interest in citrus fruits and other interesting plants and trees from foreign climbs.
A Unique Room
Today there is much interest in recreating these beautiful rooms. The purpose may be to create a feature on a property or within its grounds, but is usually to provide a much needed extra room. The addition of orangeries, conservatories or a rooflight gives an opportunity to be creative with design and break with the tradition of other conventional rooms in the home. It can offer a totally unique environment and transform lifestyle. An orangeries uses are unlimited – an extension to living or dining space, a useful office or playroom or even a bright airy kitchen conservatory. For horticultural enthusiasts a garden atmosphere can be enjoyed the whole year round and an opportunity given to grow unusual and exotic plants. Modern glass technology combined with good ventilation, now allows orangeries and conservatories to be a practical room which will withstand most climatic conditions around the world, and be suitable for any aspect – north, south, east or west.