FAQs

What can you grow in a conservatory?

Here is some info on the sowing & planting of vegetables in a non-heated conservatory: Mid January: Early carrots, lamb’s lettuce, spinach, summer leek, garden cress, garden peas and mangetouts, early green beans February: Garden peas and mangetouts, radishes, chervil, turnip greens, early carrots, early oxheart cabbage, early cauliflower, early broccoli, iceberg lettuce, curled lettuce, [...]

Are the conservatories waterproof? Can they be used as sun lounges?

Our conservatories are based on authentic flower and botanical conservatories. So, of course they can be used for this application. In spring time and in autumn, you can install your garden furniture in the conservatories and enjoy the first or last rays of sun. But they are no sun lounges. The window panes are placed [...]

Are foundations needed for the conservatories?

For conservatories mounted on a brick wall at half height a foundation is required. The foundation should be about 40 cm wide and 60 cm deep exactly below the centre of the walls to be erected. We have detailed plans of this available. For conservatories with glass panes down to the ground it suffices to provide a [...]

Which glass is delivered with the conservatories?

Transparent glass of 3 mm thick. This type of glass offers the following benefits: It allows through about 90% of the available light and it blocks UV light. There is no moist trickling down, condensed water flows downwards along the glass. It is not subject to wear. It offers excellent protection against cracks, corrosion, atmospheric [...]

What material is the conservatory made of?

The conservatory consists of hot-dip galvanised steel sections that have been welded together. Hot-dip galvanising is the best way to protect steel against corrosion and other external influences.

What is mastic or putty?

Puttying is a traditional finishing method. Formerly, putty based on linseed oil (mastic) was made of chalk powder and linseed oil. This was often used for filling or stopping up holes or cracks in timberwork and for securing window panes in rebates. The mastic that we work with is a filling paste based on linseed [...]

How should I maintain my conservatory?

A glass conservatory requires very little maintenance. The metal construction can be checked once a year for damage that may be caused by rust. In general, an annual cleanup is amply sufficient. Broken window panes must be replaced as soon as possible. Clean the windows on the inside and outside, this ensures a perfect incidence [...]

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