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.
Laminated glass
Also known as: Safety glass, security glazing2 x 3mm sheets of glass with 0.38mm resin interlayer (film). One type of safety glazing.
Landing
Also known as: PlatformA requirement for outward opening doors which are more than 600mm above ground level.
Lantern style roof
Also known as: OrangeryA lantern style roof occurs where a small roof effectively sits on top of another roof. The effect is decorative and traditional.
Lean-to
Also known as: Sunroom, Mediterranean, Sun lounge, mono pitch roofA lean-to conservatory is a single/mono pitch roof type that slopes upwards from the front to the host wall.
Light oak
Also known as: Woodgrain foil, Golden Oak, Cherrywood, Sherwood, velvet CherryA colour choice of laminate applied to the inside/outside, or both sides of white profile sections. Ultraframe's name for this colour is light oak.
Light transmission
Also known as: Percentage of natural light emergingLight transmission refers to the amount of visible light transferred through a glass unit or polycarbonate.
Lintel
Also known as: Beam, RSJHost wall structural support above window or door opening.
Low E glass
Also known as: Low emmisivity glassLow E glass is specially coated glass designed to improve thermal performance. The coating is applied to the outer face of the inner pane (See hard coating). Pilkington K Glass is an example.
Low Modulus
Also known as: Silicone, SealantFlexible, high elasticity, +/-50% joint movement capability.
Lowered valley
Also known as: Drop valleyA lowered valley occurs where the half ridge is set lower than the full ridge on the lean-to section of a P Shape conservatory, as a result of a restriction on the height of the lean-to section.
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