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.
Fabricated end
Also known as: Slotted endFabricated end refers to a fabricated aluminium dish which is fastened to the ridge end and used when a standard die cast end is not suitable. It is often used on glass roofs. Available for full and half ridges.
Fabricator
Also known as: Roof manufacturerA fabricator buys components from Ultraframe to manufacture roofs at their premises, for their own customers.
Facet
Also known as: Face sectionFront facing frames of a conservatory.
Fascia board
Also known as: Gutter boardA fascia board is the board which standard household guttering is attached ('faces you').
FENSA
Also known as: FENFENSA is the self assessment scheme for companies that install windows and doors in residential dwellings. It allows registered companies to meet Building Regulations for double glazing (Part L).
Finial Point
Also known as: End of ridgeThe finial point is the centre line on the front face of the ridge end. It is represented by a pointed spike (finial) on the end of the ridge and is located where the centre line of the glazing bars merge.
Firring
Also known as: Infil-wedgeA firring is a pre-formed PVCu wedge which fills the gap on the sides of the lean-to conservatory between the frames and roof. Alternatively, expensive raked frames can be used.
Flashing
Also known as: Lead or ConservaflashA flashing is a product that seals the conservatory roof to the host wall. Ultraframe Conservaflash is a product unique to Ultraframe.
Flue
Also known as: OutletChimney
Foils
Also known as: LaminatesThe term foils refers to the coloured 'skin' applied to the interior or exterior of the PVC parts of a conservatory to add colour
Footprint
Also known as: FloorspaceThe footprint of a conservatory is the amount of ground space taken up by a conservatory of the floorspace of a conservatory.
Foundation
Also known as: Bedrock, concrete strip, footingsFoundation refers to the means of distributing the structural loadings from the conservatory structure safely onto the ground.
Frame Stiffener
Also known as: Coupling, JoinerStructural metal mullion that offers structural rigidity.
Full height frames
Also known as: Full heightOn some conservatories no dwarf wall is featured. The window frames are from floor level to the roof. This is referred to as full height frames. The industry standard is for 2100mm high frames, including the cill.
Full wok
Also known as: GazeboA full wok is used where all the glazing bars converge (i.e. there is no ridge). It is hipped all around at 360 degrees.
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