Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Oak Conservatories, What are They, What makes Them Special?

What Are They?
A conservatory is a room which has a glass roof and glass walls, typically used as an ‘extension’ to a house in today’s modern world, and in earlier times was often used as a greenhouse or a sun room. They originated in the 16th century when wealthy landowners sought to cultivate citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges, which then began to appear at dinner tables which were brought by traders from warmer regions. Today, due to their modern feel and the way they have fit into modern designs (as well as influenced modern designs)

What Makes Oak Conservatories Special?

Conservatories have very-much influenced modern housing designs, as their very light-filled spaces are pleasant to look at and a joy to spend time in. As such, oak conservatories are built to let in as much light as possible whilst still giving out that very natural beauty and “warm” feeling of home.
Oak Conservatories really are very eco-friendly, contrary to what many people seem to think. Often people think of deforestation when they hear the words “oak” and “conservatory” in the same sentence due to the amount of oak required to build such a structure, but the reality is that while deforestation is an ever-present concern, it isn’t as a result of the building of oak conservatories, as oak is a renewable and is safe due to its property as a non-toxic building material. If you are looking for that special extension and you want it to set very nicely into any surroundings while giving off the feeling of being very spacious and light-filled, than an oak orangery is perfect solution.

While it is possible to build oak conservatories yourself, it’s not easy and we recommend you try Arboreta’s award-winning oak conservatories as our workers are very professional and by choosing our work, you will be supporting one of the greenest building methods available. We want to do more than just make your home larger, we want to create sunny, light-filled spaces for you, which turn out to be special places for you and your family. To bring the beauty of oak framing to your home, simply contact them to receive a copy of their brochure or request a complimentary design consultation from one of their experienced architectural designers.  Visit www.arboreta-oak.com or call them on 0800 888 2333.  They look forward to introducing you to the beauty of oak frame living.