Conservatory Jargon Buster
The definitive guide to common terms used in the design and installation of conservatories.
For over 20 years now Ultraframe has been the acknowledged market leader in the design and manufacture of conservatory roof systems. With over one million Ultraframe roofs already installed throughout the UK, the pedigree and quality offered by our roof systems is second to none. During this time Ultraframe have developed a widely recognised set of guidelines by which conservatory roofs are designed, specified, ordered and installed.
Ultraframe have complied this manual to explain and translate much of the jargon used in the conservatory industry. We have listed many of the commonplace words and terms used daily in connection with conservatory design and installation.
Each reference includes a list of possible alternative words (“also known as”), a full description of the product/component and a full colour picture, where appropriate, to illustrate its relevance.
To find the explanation for your jargon term just browse the terms alphabetically below or Search Our Site.
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Abutment
Also known as: Corner InfilAn abutment is the place where one of the sides of a conservatory is touching an existing wall.
Add-On
Also known as: Knock-on, Clip-onA 'set size' window/door profile that attached to the outer edge of an outer profile.
Airbrick
Also known as: Brick ventA brick size air ventilator that allows fresh air to enter a cavity.
Airspace
Also known as: Cavity sizeAirspace refers to the distance between an inner and outer pane of glass in a sealed unit.
Annealed glass
Also known as: Standard float glassStandard float glass is normal 4mm float glass; i.e. not toughened and used in 'ordinary' windows.
Apex
Also known as: Ridge, Top of roofThe highest point. Typically the ridge.
Argon units
Also known as: Gas filledArgon units describe the insulating glass between an inner and outer pane of a sealed unit
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