CONSERVATORIES
Orangeries
- ‘A’ energy rated PVCu double-glazed windows as standard
- 25mm (standard) or optional 35mm polycarbonate roof
- Optional double glazed roof
- Insulated frames help block out external noise
- Choice of door furniture
- Multi-point locking with anti-drill, anti-bump, anti-intruder key cylinder as an optional upgrade
- Excellent durability with minimal maintenance
CONSERVATORIES
Orangeries
Orangeries are ideal for offering a more substantial structure than a Conservatory or Glass Extension Sunroom. The Cardinal Home Improvements orangery celebrates everything about the scale and ornamentation of classic Renaissance architecture. Tall Georgian-style windows are a hallmark that define the orangery design. Our ’A’-rated PVCu double-glazed frames ensure that modern energy-efficiency couple with this traditional design.
Additionally, we offer a number of options to include the ability to incorporate dramatic glazed lanterns and more. Inside, a ceiling pelmet allows us to accommodate new lighting, whilst the outside gutter is gracefully hidden by an elegant decorative cornice.
OUR ORANGERIES
Orangery: A Touch of Grandeur
Discover the Elegance of Ultraframe Orangeries
Ultraframe orangeries offer a stunning selection of both traditional and contemporary designs that are perfectly tailored to complement any home and aesthetics. With every orangery extension, you’ll be greeted with remarkably high ceilings and maximised space, while the substantial pillars exude a sense of grandeur and seclusion.
Embracing cutting-edge thermal technology in our roofing system ensuring that you relish year-round comfort in your orangery. No matter the season, your home remains enjoyable. So, whether you choose a classic or modern style, rest assured knowing that your new extension room will captivate attention for all the right reasons.
A Historical Journey
The origins of modern orangeries can be traced back to Holland from the 17th-century, where their modern foundations were laid. The concept itself, however, may have much older roots. Evidence of similar structures have been found dating back to 14th-century France. Even then, the Romans had constructed elaborate greenhouses for centuries long before that.
The term “orangery” first emerged in the 16th century. Originally, these orangeries were designated as collections of trees that adorned gardens. Further to this, with the advent of plant pots, they eventually found their way indoors, adding a touch of nature’s splendour into our interior spaces. Traditionally, wealthy families started to build these grand structures to house their exotic citrus plants, which were prized for their beauty and as symbols of wealth and prestige.
The idea quickly spread to other parts of Europe and evolved into the orangeries we know now. Today, orangeries are no longer primarily used for housing citrus trees but have become desirable home extensions. They are prized for their aesthetic appeal, combining the elegance of traditional architecture with modern functionality.
Flexible Orangery Design Options
No matter if your home is modern, traditional, or period in design, Cardinal Home Improvements offers a range of orangeries that effortlessly help you achieve the desired look, style, and performance...
- Colours & Finishes
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A colour to suit any taste or style
Choose from our range of PVCu frame colours shown here. Frames can be fabricated with different colours inside and outside to create a combination
that best suits your home.Standard Colours
White Non Foiled
Rosewood
Rosewood on white
Golden Oak
Golden Oak on white
Palisander on white
Optional Colours and Foils
Oak Special
Mahogany
Dark Oak
Oregon
Walnut
Walnut Terra
Walnut Ameretto
Cream
Dark Green
Grey
Dark Red
Palisander
Anthracite Grey
Steel blue
Agate Grey
Green
White Woodgrain
Brilliant Blue
Birch
Anthracite Grey Sanded
Grey Sanded
Basalt Grey Sanded
Aluminium Brushed
Irish Oak
Chartwell Green
- Doors & Windows
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Configure the look, feel and functionality
Choose the arrangement and style of the windows and doors to make the conservatory yours.
Windows Options
- GLAZING OPTIONS
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A diverse choice of glazing options
Our standard glazing specification starts with affordable, efficient ‘A’ rated double- glazed units, whilst upgrade options offer the choice of higher energy efficiency and specialist glazing effects
Roof Glazing Options
Clear Polycarbonate
Opal Polycarbonate
Bronze Polycarbonate
Celcius Performance Glass
Pilkington Activ Blue Glass
Efficiency Upgrades
A-Rated Double Glazing (Standard) - 28mm
A+ Rated Triple Glazing - 36mm
A++ Rated Triple Glazing - 40mm
Glass Design Styles
Autumn
Taffeta
Sycamore
Stippolyte
Minster
Mayflower
Laurel
Florielle
Flemish
Digital
Cotswold
Contour
Charcoal
Chantilly
- HARDWARE OPTIONS
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Choose your hardware options
A choice of die-cast ergonomic handles and colours provides the perfect finishing touch. Police Preferred high security locking (Secured By Design) with shootbolts as standard ensures complete peace-of-mind.
Window Hardware Options
SAC Handle
Monkey Tail
Hardware & Furniture
Standard Door Handle
Flag Hinge
Handle Colour Options
White
Black
Gold
Chrome
Satin
Bronze
- Solid Roof Options
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Make more of your conservatory
With a vast number of options to choose from, Ultraframe conservatories give you the extra space you’ve always dreamed of, no matter what your conservatory design or style requirements might be.
Ultraframe conservatories are the perfect way to bring the outdoors indoors, providing an elegant focal point for get-togethers or a warm and welcoming place in which to relax and unwind.
For a cost effective bespoke modern conservatory design, look no further than Ultraframe. With an extensive collection of conservatories to choose from, you can be sure to find the right style to suit your home.
Performance Glass Roof
Formula One Windows presents custom-fitted conservatories, designed exclusively to match your personal style and the unique way you wish to enhance your living space. Our conservatories featuring SafeGuard glass roofs are available in both traditional and contemporary designs, providing you with the adaptability required to ensure the success of your home enhancement project. Whether you favor a classic elegance or modern flair, FormulaOne Windows delivers the solution that will make your dream space a reality.
Formula One Windows' glass conservatory selections come with Ultraframe roofs, expertly crafted with both functionality and aesthetics at the forefront. If you are considering a revamp for your current conservatory or selecting a glass roof for a brand-new glazed addition, you can enhance the design with the addition of either toughened or performance glass. To add finesse and maintain unobstructed sightlines, a sophisticated decorative cornice can be employed to conceal the guttering, ensuring a sleek and seamless appearance.
Living Roof
LivinRoom works with our ever-popular Glass Roof system but goes a step further by including an internal framing system that is plastered – resulting in the creation of a perimeter ceiling that adds an all-important homely touch to the room in which it has been situated. The LivinRoom creates a vital space that is neither a conservatory or an extension. Instead, a hybrid structure is created that brings with it all the light-giving properties of the former while adding a sense of solidity and permanence. The design can be modified to suit your requirements.
Once installed, the LivinRoom gives the impression of a flat roof that is crowned by a lantern roof. It can be fitted in different sizes, ranging from 300mm through to 1200mm, which means your choices won’t be limited when you choose this carefully-engineered system. In terms of cost, the LivinRoom is a surprisingly affordable way to enjoy the benefits of a conservatory or extension. Speak to your local Ultra Installer who can answer your questions and provide a guideline quote for your project.
Ultra Roof - Replacement Roof
Explore our replacement conservatory roof options, a great way to update and transform your existing conservatory. By choosing Ultraframe, you’ll be able to bring your conservatory up to date – and add value to your home – by using the latest in replacement conservatory roof technology.
Whether you’re looking for a thermally-efficient glass roof to let the light flood in, a mix of both glass and solid panels, or a lightweight tiled roof for a more traditional finish, our range of replacement roofs will reward you with a beautiful light room which you can use all year-round.
A colour to suit any taste or style
Choose from our range of PVCu frame colours shown here. Frames can be fabricated with different colours inside and outside to create a combination
that best suits your home.
Standard Colours
White Non Foiled
Rosewood
Rosewood on white
Golden Oak
Golden Oak on white
Palisander on white
Optional Colours and Foils
Oak Special
Mahogany
Dark Oak
Oregon
Walnut
Walnut Terra
Walnut Ameretto
Cream
Dark Green
Grey
Dark Red
Palisander
Anthracite Grey
Steel blue
Agate Grey
Green
White Woodgrain
Brilliant Blue
Birch
Anthracite Grey Sanded
Grey Sanded
Basalt Grey Sanded
Aluminium Brushed
Irish Oak
Chartwell Green
Configure the look, feel and functionality
Choose the arrangement and style of the windows and doors to make the conservatory yours.
Windows Options
A diverse choice of glazing options
Our standard glazing specification starts with affordable, efficient ‘A’ rated double- glazed units, whilst upgrade options offer the choice of higher energy efficiency and specialist glazing effects
Roof Glazing Options
Clear Polycarbonate
Opal Polycarbonate
Bronze Polycarbonate
Celcius Performance Glass
Pilkington Activ Blue Glass
Efficiency Upgrades
A-Rated Double Glazing (Standard) - 28mm
A+ Rated Triple Glazing - 36mm
A++ Rated Triple Glazing - 40mm
Glass Design Styles
Autumn
Taffeta
Sycamore
Stippolyte
Minster
Mayflower
Laurel
Florielle
Flemish
Digital
Cotswold
Contour
Charcoal
Chantilly
Choose your hardware options
A choice of die-cast ergonomic handles and colours provides the perfect finishing touch. Police Preferred high security locking (Secured By Design) with shootbolts as standard ensures complete peace-of-mind.
Window Hardware Options
SAC Handle
Monkey Tail
Hardware & Furniture
Standard Door Handle
Flag Hinge
Handle Colour Options
White
Black
Gold
Chrome
Satin
Bronze
Make more of your conservatory
With a vast number of options to choose from, Ultraframe conservatories give you the extra space you’ve always dreamed of, no matter what your conservatory design or style requirements might be.
Ultraframe conservatories are the perfect way to bring the outdoors indoors, providing an elegant focal point for get-togethers or a warm and welcoming place in which to relax and unwind.
For a cost effective bespoke modern conservatory design, look no further than Ultraframe. With an extensive collection of conservatories to choose from, you can be sure to find the right style to suit your home.
Performance Glass Roof
Formula One Windows presents custom-fitted conservatories, designed exclusively to match your personal style and the unique way you wish to enhance your living space. Our conservatories featuring SafeGuard glass roofs are available in both traditional and contemporary designs, providing you with the adaptability required to ensure the success of your home enhancement project. Whether you favor a classic elegance or modern flair, FormulaOne Windows delivers the solution that will make your dream space a reality.
Formula One Windows' glass conservatory selections come with Ultraframe roofs, expertly crafted with both functionality and aesthetics at the forefront. If you are considering a revamp for your current conservatory or selecting a glass roof for a brand-new glazed addition, you can enhance the design with the addition of either toughened or performance glass. To add finesse and maintain unobstructed sightlines, a sophisticated decorative cornice can be employed to conceal the guttering, ensuring a sleek and seamless appearance.
Living Roof
LivinRoom works with our ever-popular Glass Roof system but goes a step further by including an internal framing system that is plastered – resulting in the creation of a perimeter ceiling that adds an all-important homely touch to the room in which it has been situated. The LivinRoom creates a vital space that is neither a conservatory or an extension. Instead, a hybrid structure is created that brings with it all the light-giving properties of the former while adding a sense of solidity and permanence. The design can be modified to suit your requirements.
Once installed, the LivinRoom gives the impression of a flat roof that is crowned by a lantern roof. It can be fitted in different sizes, ranging from 300mm through to 1200mm, which means your choices won’t be limited when you choose this carefully-engineered system. In terms of cost, the LivinRoom is a surprisingly affordable way to enjoy the benefits of a conservatory or extension. Speak to your local Ultra Installer who can answer your questions and provide a guideline quote for your project.
Ultra Roof - Replacement Roof
Explore our replacement conservatory roof options, a great way to update and transform your existing conservatory. By choosing Ultraframe, you’ll be able to bring your conservatory up to date – and add value to your home – by using the latest in replacement conservatory roof technology.
Whether you’re looking for a thermally-efficient glass roof to let the light flood in, a mix of both glass and solid panels, or a lightweight tiled roof for a more traditional finish, our range of replacement roofs will reward you with a beautiful light room which you can use all year-round.
OUR ORANGERIES
Explore Our Range Of Orangeries
Contemporary Orangery
A contemporary orangery offers maximum light, yet feels solid, warm and cosy even throughout the colder winter months. It combines an Ultrasky Roof, super-insulated columns and a hidden structural goalpost. A stylist contemporary orangery proves to be a valuable investment for any property. Expand your space and enhance your home with a contemporary twist on a traditional extension.
Traditional Orangery
The traditional orangery seamlessly combines solid brick pillars, a high-performance glass roof, and a selection of traditional finishes. This charming option allows you to bring a timeless period aesthetic into your home. By pairing a glazed roof with traditional brick piers and an ornate decorative cornice, you can create an elegant orangery that adds character and sophistication to your living space.
Lantern Orangery
The lantern orangery showcases a stunning lantern roof light atop a flat roof or deck, filling your home with an abundance of natural light. This eye-catching design creates a striking focal point within the orangery, adding a touch of enchantment to the space. Combining beauty with high-performance features, these orangeries offer a modern solution that enhances both the aesthetics and functionality of your home.
The Difference Between an Orangery and a Conservatory?
Conservatory
Historically, orangeries and conservatories were easily distinguishable by their distinct styles, but today, the differences between the two have blurred, making it more challenging for homeowners to navigate their options. Traditionally, orangeries were grand, opulent structures built in large period homes to cultivate orange trees. Their design featured solid pillars for protection and expansive glass sections that allowed sunlight to nourish the plants.
In modern times, orangeries have evolved and are now commonly found on smaller homes, often resembling conservatories in their design. They typically boast more substantial roofing, including lanterns or flat roofs, and an internal pelmet around the ceiling's perimeter to add a sense of grandeur. To retain their stately appearance, brick pillars or super-insulated aluminium columns are frequently used in their construction.
Orangery
On the other hand, conservatories are typically constructed with glass or polycarbonate panels, offering a seamless connection between your indoor and outdoor spaces. While they may not have the same solidity and grandeur as orangeries, modern advancements in technology—such as high-performance glass, insulated internal pelmets, and super-insulated columns—ensure that today’s conservatories can be just as impressive and comfortable.
In the contemporary design landscape, the boundaries between orangeries and conservatories have become more fluid. Orangeries can now feature floor-to-ceiling glass without the traditional brick pillars, creating a look reminiscent of a conservatory, and vice versa. As a homeowner, you have complete control over the design of your new space, allowing you to tailor the final installation to your exact preferences. This flexibility also gives you the opportunity to create something truly unique and stylish, with options to incorporate colours and decorative cornices that reflect your personal taste.
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