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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
Nov 26, 20181 min read
Visage Balmoral composite door
The porch of this Banbury house was looking rather tired. The glazed timber door was rotting, as was the timber cladding to the sides of...
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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 13, 20181 min read
PVCu or aluminium windows – which is best for me?
If you’re thinking about investing in new double-glazed or triple-glazed windows for your home, you’ve no doubt been weighing up the...
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stephencrumly
Nov 5, 20181 min read
How to tell whether your windows are internally glazed or externally glazed
Beading strips are used to secure the double-glazed or triple-glazed unit. Internal beading: When the beading strips are situated...
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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 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 18, 20181 min read
PVC-U Vertical Sliding Windows
The sash windows on this East Oxford Victorian terraced house were worn out. The frames were decaying, the putty was failing and the...
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stephencrumly
Aug 17, 20181 min read
Porch with Solidor composite door installation
Admiral Windows Oxford supplied and fitted the windows and the Solidor composite door of this new-build porch near Headington. To match...
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stephencrumly
Aug 9, 20181 min read
Windows – shapes and sizes
The timber windows of this dormer bungalow in Islip were suffering from rotting frames. Maintaining the outside of the roof dormer’s...
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stephencrumly
Jul 31, 20181 min read
Replacing sash windows
The owner of this Oxford house wanted to replace their worn original timber sash windows with windows that retained the traditional...
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stephencrumly
Jul 23, 20181 min read
Bay window installation with Queen Anne leaded glass
The older aluminium framed windows were looking and performing past their best on this bay fronted house. Our customer wanted a more...
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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
Apr 25, 20182 min read
Close the door, light the light
Your front door is a major part of visitors’ first impressions of your home. The door that you choose should match the style of your...
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stephencrumly
Mar 28, 20181 min read
Roofline makeover
Hopefully, we’re just about through the snow and gales of winter’s extended hangover, and we’ve caught up on our sleep following the...
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stephencrumly
Sep 10, 20161 min read
Style spotlight: Edwardian & Georgian
Due to its square or rectangular plan, the Georgian conservatory design offers excellent use of its floor space. Energy-efficient...
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