Building roofs is quite technical and so sometimes we use technical language. Sorry about that. However, to keep things simple we've designed a manual to explain and translate many of the commonplace words and terms used in the conservatory industry.
Each reference includes a list of alternative words ("also known as"), a full description of the product/component and, where relevant, a picture to illustrate its relevance.
To find the explanation for your term simply browse alphabetically below.
Also known as: Toughened glass. Tempered glass is normal float glass which is heated to make it five times stronger than normal annealed glass
Also known as: Wrap around. A three quarter wok is an external 270 degree corner (internal 90 degrees).
Also known as: Tie rod, roof brace, 'A' frame. A tie bar is the triangular bracing system designed to keep a roof in the desired/correct position under extreme snow and wind loads.
Also known as: 'Jacking' the door. Toe and heel is a process needed to set and balance PVC doors on a conservatory.
Also known as: Fanlight, pushout. Top opener refers to the small windows that open at the top of the sideframes, just under the eaves beam.
Also known as: Vic transom. A transom bar is the glazing bar that goes from the eaves to ridge, usually along the side of a conservatory. In the image one of the transom bars is highlighted in red. A transom is always at 90 degree to the ridge/wallplate and eaves.
Also known as: Frame ventilation, head vents, strip ventilators, slot vents, eavesflow. Trickle ventilation refers to units with on/off catches which allow small amounts of natural air flow into a conservatory.
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