Conservatory Verandas

John and Ruth Marks chose to add an Anglian conservatory in a White Woodgrain finish to their 1920s cottage in Welwyn Garden City. The new conservatory needed to maintain the balance and integrity of their property and adhere to strict planning regulations specific to England’s Garden Cities. The couple decided against a wooden-framed conservatory, preferring to reap the benefits of low maintenance PVCU frames.

After completion the couple employed decorators to paint the walls, fit ceramic floor tiles, render the exterior and paint a black plinth on it, to ensure it was in keeping with the original house. The conservatory adjoins a small sitting room and opens out on to the patio. John and Ruth now have a light and airy room where they can enjoy picturesque views of their garden.

“I can see us using the conservatory to dine in. It’s the light that appeals; we now have light in abundance. I think what we use the conservatory for will evolve and we see it as having uses at other times of the year, not just in the summer.”

Constructing a lofty conservatory on the back of a low-eaved bungalow proved far from straightforward, but Stephen and Eva Morris were determined to create their dream addition. “We had been thinking about doing this for about five years, but it looked like it would be too difficult a project to manage.”

Fitting a tall conservatory onto a low-eaved bungalow required expert design and a bit of lateral thinking. The result – an airy Victorian conservatory with a roof that Stephen estimates is more than 12ft tall – is exactly what the couple wanted, without compromising the look of the bungalow. “I just love it,” says Eva.

It’s an unusual conservatory that draws interest whenever the couple have visitors, but at the outset having it designed wasn’t as straightforward as the couple had hoped. Tying up the rooflines between their double-height dream conservatory and their large bungalow was beyond many conservatory companies. “I’m really looking forward to being able to use it year-round. We’ve got such a lovely garden and it’s nice to be able to see more of it,” says Eva.

When Mr & Mrs Moss decided to add a Victorian style conservatory to their home, they wanted to create some extra space to live in and a better view of their garden. “It was an additional room we could use”, said Mr Moss, “It was something we thought would enhance the house”.

Mrs Moss agreed: “It’s a good size, so it’s a really useful space which we can use for different occasions – for dining and other things.”

Modern uPVC and glass make Anglian conservatories usable all year round. They’re warmer in winter, thanks to their ability to keep heat in and cold air out. And, our exclusive Solaroof system maintains a cooler temperature in the summer by reflecting virtually all of the sun’s ultra-violet radiation heat.

The couple chose Anglian to build their conservatory because they wanted to work with a company who could handle all aspects of the project with quality craftsmanship at a fair price. They also chose to personalise their conservatory by adding decorative glass. “We were pleased with the product and the workmanship – they have always been extremely helpful,” said Mr Moss.