Conservatory Jargon Explained
The definitive guide to common terms used in the design and installation of conservatories.
For over 20 years now Ultraframe has been the acknowledged market leader in the design and manufacture of conservatory roof systems. With over one million Ultraframe roofs already installed throughout the UK, the pedigree and quality offered by our roof systems is second to none. During this time Ultraframe have developed a widely recognised set of guidelines by which conservatory roofs are designed, specified, ordered and installed.
Ultraframe have complied this manual to explain and translate much of the jargon used in the conservatory industry. We have listed many of the commonplace words and terms used daily in connection with conservatory design and installation.
Each reference includes a list of possible alternative words (“also known as”), a full description of the product/component and a full colour picture, where appropriate, to illustrate its relevance.
To find the explanation for your jargon term just browse the terms alphabetically below or Search Our Site.
M
Made to measure service
Also known as: See 'Bespoke'A made the measure conservatory describes a unique conservatory which has been specifically designed for a particular house/site situation.
Marley classic gutter
Also known as: Ogee gutteringMarley guttering is an ornate, PVC moulded guttering system used on Ultraframe Classic roofing systems.
Modular
Also known as: Fixed set/size conservatoryModular is a term used to describe a product available in 'set; sizes; e.g. Ultraframe Ultralite 500.
Mullion
Also known as: Stanchion, frame stiffenerA mullion is the vertical upright in a window frame or a structural support between two frames. Adds structural integrity to the conservatory.
Multiboard
Also known as: Cladding BoardPVCu plain boarding of various thickness (typically 9mm) to cloak-off raised back boxgutter.
