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1. What is the difference between a conservatory or an orangery

   20 January 2021 3:05 pm Comments Off on What is the difference between a conservatory or an orangery

   An orangery is built with a more solid structure than a conservatory and it usually has a roof lantern, thus offering more privacy and opportunity to decorate the walls to match the home interior. Orangery’s can be used as an extra living space.

   A conservatory has much more glass with optimal outside viewing, and glazed roof. The main advantage is viewing the garden and giving the illusion that your home integrates fully with the outside space. Due to the ambient luxury of natural light, conservatories are often used for peaceful, stress free rooms to relax in.

2. Do I need planning permission for a new conservatory or orangery

   2:50 pm Comments Off on Do I need planning permission for a new conservatory or orangery

   In most cases, planning permission is NOT required for a conservatory, but there are stipulations such as keeping within the maximum height limit and permitted square footage of your property. There are also boundary laws to adhere to. Wye Valley Home Improvement are based in Hereford but the proprietor Jon Carr is happy to travel to other areas to advice and provide a free site survey and quotation.

3. Complete Professionals

   5 August 2020 7:59 pm Comments Off on Complete Professionals

   Jon and his employees are complete professionals, Jon arrived to give me the price, he was quick and efficient and so polite. The fitting teams came on the day agreed, did the job and left the house spotless.