Building roofs is quite technical and so sometimes we use technical language. Sorry about that. However, to keep things simple we've designed a manual to explain and translate many of the commonplace words and terms used in the conservatory industry.
Each reference includes a list of alternative words ("also known as"), a full description of the product/component and, where relevant, a picture to illustrate its relevance.
To find the explanation for your term simply browse alphabetically below.
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.
Also known as: Inspection chamber. Man size access hole to under ground drainage system.
Also known as: Ogee guttering. Marley guttering is an ornate, PVC moulded guttering system used on Ultraframe Classic roofing systems.
Also known as: Fixed set/size conservatory. Modular is a term used to describe a product available in 'set; sizes; e.g. Ultraframe Ultralite 500.
Also known as: Single pitch, single slope. Lean-to roof, Mediterranean style or sunroom
Also known as: Stanchion, frame stiffener. A mullion is the vertical upright in a window frame or a structural support between two frames. Adds structural integrity to the conservatory.
Also known as: Pitch Differential. One roof with various roof pitch slopes.
Also known as: Cladding Board. uPVC plain boarding of various thickness (typically 9mm) to cloak-off raised back boxgutter.
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