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What is
an English Conservatory?
Conservatories have been an object of
desire since the early 17th century, when they enjoyed great popularity amongst
the English aristocracy. Originally they were called Orangeries, because they
were frequently used to grow oranges and other exotic fruit non indigenous to
Great Britain's shores. Today, they remain a stylish and functional addition to
any property. They capture England's proud architectural history and old world
charm and never more so than when it's a Conservatory supplied by The English
Conservatory Company.
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What is the difference
between a Conservatory and an average sunroom?
Style and quality.
The English Conservatory Company utilizes authentic English Conservatory styles
compared to the typical American porch enclosure or sunroom. Our structure,
windows and craftsmanship are also superior; creating a true all-season room
that is comfortable, functional and can enhance your lifestyle during any
season. All these rooms are manufactured in the USA, using materials extruded
and molded at the factory in England.
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What are
Conservatories made of?
The English Conservatory Company
Conservatories are built using structural aluminum reinforced heavy duty vinyl
frames matched up with the latest technology of low-e double pane glass. This
gives an extremely strong and maintenance free structure.
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Are the windows energy efficient?
We utilize the industry
leading efficient tempered, coated low-e glass that reduces the transmission of
heat to keep your Conservatory comfortable year-round. It blocks 85% of the
suns solar heat to keep you cooler in the summer and has the highest R-value to
reduce heat loss in the winter compared to normal sunroom windows.
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What Conservatory styles do you offer?
There are four
basic styles; Victorian, Edwardian, Gable and Studio. We also custom design
with thousands of variations to match any style home.
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What kind of insulated roof glazing do you offer?
We
offer a semi-opaque, Heatguard polycarbonate that allows soft diffused light
while blocking 90% of any heat gain. High performance, low-e glass is also
available. Polycarbonate is standard in all modules.
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How
does the Opal Heatguard Polycarbonate work?
Opal Heatguard
Polycarbonate is specially made for us in North America. It is 1" thick for
better insulation and composed of 5 layers for strength and durability. The
outer surface actually reflects heat and the opal inner surface gives off a
smooth, diffused light. It is extruded with a UV barrier on the outside to
prevent degradation from sunlight.
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What is the frame
structure made of?
Unlike many sunroom companies who build using
only aluminum or vinyl for their additions, The English Conservatory Company
utilizes structural aluminum reinforced heavy-duty vinyl frames which give
superior strength, efficient thermal insulation and virtually no maintenance.
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What kind of foundation do I need?
As
with any addition to a house you will need a foundation that meets the local
requirements. Normally it would be a 36" or 42" poured foundation.
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Can I build my Conservatory on a deck?
Most
definitely. Sometimes when adding a Conservatory, additional footings are added
to the structure in order to meet building code requirements. Many
Conservatories have been built on second storey decks and can be left open or
enclosed according to your preference.
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What
kind of flooring can I have?
Any kind of floor you normally would
have in your home is possible.
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How small or big can my
Conservatory be?
Almost any size from 8'x 8' to 40'x 60'. We have a
range of rooms in the most popular sizes as well as the ability to custom build
to your exact requirements.
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Will a Conservatory fit my
house style?
We can design a Conservatory that will blend
beautifully and elegantly with any house style. Call us at 858-480-7822 and we
can design a room to enhance the look and functionality of your home.
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Do you custom design Conservatories?
Yes. Every
English Conservatory Company Conservatory can be custom designed based on the
style, size and the personal requirements of each client.
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Is financing available?
The English Conservatory
Company have relationships with many different lenders and will be pleased to
share those resources with you. Call us at 858-480-7822 and we'll be happy to
discuss some options
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What does a Conservatory
cost?
We will design and price the Conservatory for you. Speak to
one of our design consultants on the phone to establish which style best suits
your home, your needs, and your desire 858-480-7822 and from there we can
establish accurate pricing for you.
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What kinds of
opening windows are available?
Our standard window is a casement
(crank out) with a single handle and stationary screens that are easy to take
out for cleaning or storage. We also offer, as an option, unique English style
side or bottom-opening casement windows which open with a single handle instead
of a crank, both are more energy efficient than any slider style window.
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Do I need a knee wall?
Not at all. Many customers prefer the clean look of windows from
floor to ceiling. These are especially popular when the room is raised and you
want to get the full view of your surroundings.
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What are the knee walls made of?
If your design
includes a knee wall, you would have it built using standard insulated stud
construction. This allows a variety of interior and exterior finishes to match
your home's existing decor.
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How do I clean the roof?
Usually nothing more than a hose and standard window-cleaning
squeegee on an extension pole will keep your roof looking wonderful for years.
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What is your warranty?
We offer a limited 20 year warranty on materials including the
glass.
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I like what I see, what do I
do next?
Speak to one of our design consultants on the phone to
establish which style best suits your home, your needs, and your desire
858-480-7822 and obtain accurate pricing.
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Can
I use the Conservatory year round?
Absolutely. This is a true
all-season room that is comfortable, functional and can enhance your lifestyle
during any season.
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Can my Conservatory be free
standing?
Yes, Conservatories make a wonderful all-season retreat
away from the house.
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Do I need to hire an
architect?
The English Conservatory Company can design the entire
Conservatory so you don't need to hire one separately. However, if you are in
the design phase of a new house or major renovation, we will be happy to work
with your architect's plan to build the perfect year round haven as part of
your project.
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What is the typical delivery
time?
From time of the order to delivery is approximately 6 weeks.
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Are there other finishes besides white?
Yes, we also have light oak and dark mahogany wood grain finishes
available.
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How do I heat and cool my
Conservatory?
You can either connect into your present forced air
system, add hot water radiant heat in the floor, baseboard electric ardent heat
or an AC/Heat unit.
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