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WT Restoration & New Build Supplement Paul Fitzgerald Richmond Oak Conservatories I have been working with timber since the 1960s. As the name of the company suggests we specialise in constructing glazed extensions in seasoned oak. One of the most common questions we are asked is “What is the difference between an orangery, a conservatory, and a garden room?”. In simple terms, a conservatory has a predominantly glass roof, a garden room has a predominantly tiled or slate roof and an orangery comes in several different forms, usually with a part flat roof and a glazed lantern. Although most timber conservatories and garden rooms include dwarf walls and often some full heights walls, especially adjacent to a boundary, an orangery usually has more brickwork. Some have a timber fascia, some a tiled verge to the roof and others have a brick parapet wall. The modern conservatory, orangery or garden room, built with the correct materials, glass, ventilation and to building regulations standards is a permanent glazed living space that can be used all year round. Most ‘off the peg’ conservatories, however, are exempt from building control standards and are built with inferior glass and ventilation specifications and really could be described as ‘not fit for purpose’. When advising a client, first and most important is to do a thorough fact find. Like any type of home improvement, it is a solution to a problem, so it is really necessary to first explore exactly what problem you are designing a solution for. An attractive building that doesn’t fulfil the requirements is a waste of money. Which type of glazed extension I would recommend is based upon four factors; the client’s requirements; the space available and position relative to the house; the he style of property and the budget available - as it usually costs more than anticipated. To work out the design with the client usually takes several visits. To carry out the fact find, measure, take photos, discuss design options and after looking at photos of completed projects, to agree on which suits their requirements best. After which I would go away and create 3D concept illustrations for their unique solution. Normally I would expect to return within two weeks to go through the concept illustrations with the client. Quite oftenthere will be some changes required. At this point, I would normally be able to provide a fairly accurate guide price for the timber/glazed element of the project but I would also want to get one of our builders to provide a price for the other aspects. This would include any demolition, drainage, foundations, brickwork, plastering, plumbing, electrics, underfloor heating and floor finish, including any steelwork required for open-plan installations. Every design is unique and in addition to size, there are over 50 factors which affect the price. Different factors not only include the client’s requirements, including such things as differences of colour, in and out, but are dependent upon access, varying house layouts, drainage, type of bricks or stonework, etc. There are many advantages of an oak-framed structure, so long as the correct specification of oak is provided. Oak has been the builder’s and architect’s choice for house and window construction for centuries. Not only does it have great structural integrity, it is extremely durable and has a unique, warm natural colour, that blends with the background colours of the garden. White painted frame interiors are very clinical by comparison. Oak is unique in that it blends with highly contemporary furnishings or those from more traditional periods. I consider it essential not to use softwoods such as European Redwood (Pine) or Siberian Larch, as these have a typical anticipated lifespan of only approximately 15 years. When working in close proximity to glass, it is essential to use the correct specification of oak. There are basically thee types of oak: green oak with a moisture content of up to 80%, air-dried oak, typically with a moisture content of 30-40% and fully seasoned oak, with a moisture content of approximately 15%. The more moisture in the timber at the time of use, the more movement, distortion, and shrinkage there will be as it dries out. For a garage or shed, this is not an issue, but when being used adjacent to glass, this can be a major issue. It is also a major concern with respect to opening doors and window sashes if you don’t want them bending in the wet weather. At Richmond Oak we only use fully-seasoned oak and it is engineered, using a process where the solid oak frames are made up from layers, typically between 20-30mm, glued together with alternative grain. Not only does this make it extremely stable, but increases the strength of a rafter by up to 30%, also making it possible to have much greater lengths that are not going to distort. Whilst many smaller conservatories can be installed under ‘permitted development’, most of our work requires planning permission and more than 30% of our work is on listed buildings, so requires listed building consent. We have our own team of experienced draughtsmen and planning consultants who carry out these tasks for our clients. What we find exciting about our work is the amazing differences in the projects and not only seeing the finished project, but also hearing from our clients not only how its changed the way they live in their home, but also the ‘Wow, where did you get this?’ from their dinner guests. oakconservatories.co.uk 08456 442257 wealdentimes.co.uk 22
AUTHENTICALLY UNIQUE Bespoke Garden Rooms/Offices Cladding and Decking Based in Tunbridge Wells we meet and work closely with our clients to create fully bespoke, unique projects. We do not install mass produced off the shelf solutions, our ethos is simple - Authentically Unique. So if you’re looking to create a garden room or office, increase your outdoor living space with decking or even give your property a facelift with cladding, then please get in touch and we’d be more than happy to discuss your needs. 07884 435323 - hello@boxclad.co.uk www.boxclad.co.uk Tenterden Roofing Co. Established roofing in Kent and Sussex • Kent Peg Tiling • Clay & Concrete Plain Tiling • Interlocking Concrete Tiling • Slating • Cedar Shingles • Roofing Windows • Guttering • Leadwork • Fascia, Soffits & Bargeboards • Storm Damage & Insurance Work email: tenterdenroofingcompany@gmail.com call: 01580 241000 / 01233 860301 • mobile: 07921 509 564 www.tenterdenroofing.co.uk Bespoke Quality Timber Buildings... ...at affordable prices NoMoreDullWT195.indd 1 24/04/2018 TenterdenRoofingWT187.indd 14:32 1 14/08/2017 12:23 Oak Carriage Houses Garages Workshops Home Offices Garden Rooms Stables Mobile Buildings Contact us today to discuss your design Call : 01227 696111 Visit: www.olsontimberbuildings.com 23 wealdentimes.co.uk OlsonTimberBuildingsWT193.indd 1 21/02/2018 16:57
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