Solid roof conversion of an existing conservatory
A solid roof conversion gives many benefits to the conservatory owner. Superior insulation and reduced weather noise makes the...
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Modern building and insulating materials are a "game changer" when it comes to constructing a solid replacement roof over your existing conservatory.
Due to the technological advancement in producing lightweight components it is now possible to improve your old inefficient conservatory roof, with it's noisy polycarbonate roof sheets, that makes your conservatory too hot in the summer, and too cold in the winter!
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stephencrumly
Dec 6, 20182 min read
An orangery in Kidlington – an illustrated review of a complete Admiral Windows build project.
To accommodate the low eaves of this Kidlington bungalow, we designed its new orangery with a full-width double-hipped roof. The tilting...
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stephencrumly
Nov 16, 20181 min read
Decisions, decisions …
We all change our minds occasionally. Once their new orangery had been built, our customer in this example decided that they would prefer...
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stephencrumly
Nov 2, 20181 min read
An orangery in Didcot. Part 3: completed and decorated.
As promised in a previous blog-post, here are some pictures of the completed extension in Didcot that was built by Admiral Windows of...
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stephencrumly
Oct 26, 20181 min read
Adding a conservatory to a dormer bungalow
A Chilton householder wanted to extend their living space and, having been recommended Admiral Windows Oxford by neighbours, they called...
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stephencrumly
Oct 19, 20181 min read
A Skypod in Stanford – part 2: the roof
Here, we revisit the orangery in Stanford-in-the-Vale to show exterior photos of its Eurocell Skypod lantern in-situ. The Skypod lantern...
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stephencrumly
Oct 5, 20181 min read
A Skypod in Stanford
This fine orangery was constructed for a Stanford-in-the-Vale householder by Admiral Windows Oxford. The orangery has a Eurocell Skypod...
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stephencrumly
Oct 2, 20181 min read
An orangery in Didcot. Part 2: raise high the roof beam, carpenters
These photos show how the build project progressed toward the completed orangery. We will visit the house again in a couple of weeks...
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stephencrumly
Sep 28, 20181 min read
An orangery in Didcot. Part 1: building on strong foundations
This orangery build project in Didcot will be posted in three parts. Next week, we will see the nearly-completed extension. Because the...
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stephencrumly
Sep 13, 20181 min read
Equinox tiled roof for conservatory
A Bicester customer wanted to make their conservatory into a room that could be used all year round. Following our survey, Admiral...
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stephencrumly
Sep 10, 20181 min read
Admiral Windows & Conservatories showrooms at Chilton
Thinking of improving your home? If you’re in or near South Oxfordshire, why not come and visit the Admiral Windows & Conservatories...
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stephencrumly
Aug 31, 20181 min read
Garden bay
This attractive garden bay in Woodstock was designed and fitted by Admiral Windows of Oxford. Featuring uPVC frames that are externally...
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stephencrumly
Aug 14, 20181 min read
Conservatory with stone walls
These pictures show how Admiral Windows Oxford matched the stonework of the new conservatory walls with the existing stonework of this...
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stephencrumly
Jun 29, 20181 min read
Watching the sky: lantern roofs
Does your flat-roofed extension cause adjoining rooms to be too dark? Adding one or more lantern roofs to a flat-roofed extension can...
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stephencrumly
Jun 22, 20181 min read
Well I never!
This blog-post shows the work that goes into even a small lean-to conservatory. We think that the result here on the Berkshire Downs...
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stephencrumly
Jun 5, 20181 min read
Music for conservatories
Goethe called architecture ‘frozen music’. Okay, he was likely discussing the grand Baroque architecture of his period – and the quote...
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stephencrumly
May 21, 20182 min read
Building a conservatory
We were contacted by a customer who lives near Steeple Claydon in Buckinghamshire, who wanted to extend their living space. Following a...
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stephencrumly
May 18, 20181 min read
Marquand Window
If only Henry G. Marquand would have come to Admiral, he could’ve had the real thing. As it was, he had to make do with a sketch. This...
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stephencrumly
Apr 4, 20181 min read
Conservatory roofs – G values and U values explained
The U-value is the overall heat-transfer coefficient; a numerical expression of the calculation (W/m2 K) Watts per square meter times...
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stephencrumly
Mar 12, 20182 min read
Selling your house? Eight tips to improve the appeal of an older conservatory
If you are about to move house, you will want to maximise your home’s appeal to potential buyers. How will you highlight an older...
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