Planning & Jargon Busting

1) Footings- The foundation of your conservatory.

2) Dwarf Wall - The walls built upon the footings, double skinned.

3) External Cill- This fits directly onto the brickwork of your dwarf wall its purpose is to detract water away from you walls.

4) Mullion- Any vertical / upright bar in the construction.

5) Transom- Any horizontal / parallel bar in the construction.

6) Opening Vent- Any opening section of the window.

7) French Doors- 2 outward opening doors consisting of a master and slave door.

8) Door Cill- This fits directly onto the brickwork of your dwarf wall its purpose is to detract water away from your walls and base.

9) Lead Flashing / Cavity Trays- A method of slotting lead sheet into the brickwork of your house to avoid the penetration of damp.

10) Finnial & Cresting- The finishing touch designed to create that traditional conservatory appeal.

12) 35 mm Polycarbonate Sheet- Pre cut and taped roof sheets that slot between the roof bars.

13) Roof Bar- Bars that run from the ridge of the roof down to the gutter.

14) Corner Post- Load bearing heavy duty posts situated at each corner of your conservatory.

15) Intenal Cill- Internal window ledge.

16) Ridge- Main roof bar that runs along the top of the roof structure upon which the finial and cresting are fixed.