There are many homeowners looking to upgrade their conservatories by installing a roof, allowing them to be utilized throughout the year When it comes to construction, it’s the extravagant orangeries that are a preferred option.
The additional wall space as well as a solid roof with roof lanterns gives homeowners the possibility of extending their home without having to build an extension of their house, and an orangery roof is the ideal light-weight roofing solution.
The roots of an orangery can be traced from the late 17th century where they were used to house the trees of citrus during winter, to guard against the cold winters. Since then, the orangeries as well as conservatories are still a safeguard against harsh weather conditions and add living space to homes.
The Differences between the Solid roof Conservatories and Orangeries
Conservatories and orangeries both share similar design elements. They both feature lots of glass to the sides of the structures , and both provide homes with the space they need. There are however certain differences:
Solid Roof Conservatories
The traditional conservatory is reputed for having more glass than an orangery. It is typically located within a garden . It also has little brickwork within the style.
A sturdy roof on a conservatory could help to transform the conservatory into an extension that is a place for everyone in the family throughout the year.
There are a variety of conservatory styleslike Edwardian, Victorian and Lean-to which can be designed to fit the design of an existing house.
Orangeries
A typical orangery looks like a house extension than conservatories are. It usually has more brickwork, like the brick base and brick walls. It is a flat roof that has the central roof lantern which allows plenty of sunlight.
What are the advantages from an orangery roof?
Have you heard that we provide an attractive orangery roof and our conservatory roof that is solid? Leka’s Leka orangery roof is a light, highly insulated roofing solution for orangeries as well as orangery-like extensions. It transforms the roof space into a light and airy space that is flooded with plenty of illumination.
Solid and durable The orangery roof we offer can be up to 40% less weight than conventional orangery roofs, and its simple design makes it easy to install and faster, to allow you to benefit from your new roof sooner.
Are orangery roofs energy efficient?
Simply put, they are! Just as our conservatory roofs are made of solid materials that control the temperature of the room and an orangery roof successfully can be cooled and aerated and keeps the area warm in winter and cooler during the summer. The orangery roof has an energy-saving low U-Value of only 0.15 W/m2K. It also keeps your heating bills to a minimum.