Conservatory and Brick Extension

As is generally our policy, dimensions and ultimate design were enormously contributed to by our customer, a policy we have always found to achieve the best results for all concerned. Whilst Listed Building, Planning Requirements did not apply to this brick extension project, nonetheless many policies which would otherwise have influenced the project were taken into consideration.

The original digital images we created, show a fully glazed structure but when working closely with our customer, we made various changes and eventually this evolved into a large glazed entrance porch leading onto the patio and a separate brick extension with a complicated roof structure. So that the ultimate new building works provided two areas with their own characteristics.

Planning Permission and Building Regulations were most certainly required and understandably the appointed Conservation Officer was keen to ensure that every element of this project did not detract in any way from the character of this superb original property. Often not the easiest of liaisons but all concerned were very pleased that their wishes and ultimate requirements were fully achieved.

The highest quality selected Hardwood was used for all framing and treated with a highly protective micro porous dark stain to be in harmony with the existing property’s windows and doors.

Full length glazing was chosen for the conservatory, albeit brick columns in the corner positions, bringing forward the barn conversion’s character. The main structure was a combination of matching brickwork with large windows, so that it became more of an extension to the superb existing conservatory and dining area.

The roof was tiled as in the main building and two Velux windows were introduced into the roof. As two existing upper windows restricted the rear height, a flat area was provided beneath these, which gained the additional advantage of more character within this new structure.