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Orangery

A traditional form of extension featuring solid masonry or rendered piers, partial brick knee walls, and a flat or lantern glass roof section - sitting architecturally between a conservatory and a full extension. Orangeries provide better thermal performance than a conservatory due to the solid wall construction and are often more planning-friendly because they are considered an extension of the house rather than a glazed structure.

Related terms

ConservatoryDouble / Triple Glazing UnitPlanning Permission
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