Can I Save Money by Installing Double Glazing in My Orangery?

For centuries the orangery has been used, however its purposes have varied over time. They were typically used for growing oranges, lemons and other citrus fruit. Orangery designs can use a range of different materials though originally were built from stone. You can now have an orangery in almost any shape of style you wish and incorporate many different modern elements into it, including having double glazing.

Stone was the original building material. This was because the was a steady supply of stone and it was also a sound building material. Wood and metal are starting to become more popular components of the orangery however, stone still remains popular too.

As the design industry moves forward so does the way in which orangeries are made, moving away from traditional stone and instead choosing to use timbres which give a softer look which can sometimes be more aesthetically pleasing. Oak is one of the most typical materials, joined together with beech pegs. This works by the wood shrinking over time and in the weather in order for the wood to tighten, this means the structure will be a lot more sound. However, wooden and timber orangeries can prove to be very expensive so these should only be considered if you have a larger budget to play with.

Some of the cheaper materials include glass, aluminium and uPVC, however it is more common to see uPVC in conservatories rather than orangeries. Aluminium is becoming more popular due to the fact it is less costly, strong and is very easy to work with. It is a lot more aesthetically pleasing that uPVC too. Aluminium was very popular during Victorian times and has remained so ever since, it is a versatile, lightweight material that does not require nay heavy lifting, it is also relatively inexpensive. The one downside is that it can be harder to heat the interior, other building materials achieve this better, however it may just be a case of taking adequate heating precautions, especially if you intend growing plants.

Not forgetting glass. An orangery can bring you many benefits but without the glass you will be unable to experience them, such as the light and airy feeling. Orangeries typically have plenty of double glazing windows to allow for light. You can also enjoy the surroundings outside without having to leave the comfort of your home. If you design your own orangery then this is a perfect way to decide how much of each material you are going to use.

The author of this article knows their stuff about windows, especially double glazing! So they know the dos and don'ts when it comes to installing new windows in your orangery.

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