Some days in Minnesota the word cold just doesn’t describe how it really feels. Painfully is more like the correct term. The wind cuts right through your jacket. Your cell phone battery drains, the snow blowing polishes the roadways to pure ice.
You have been thinking about building a greenhouse or conservatory for years. The photos of conservatories on Houzz, the photos in our gallery, all have painted a picture to you of a lovely retreat. A ‘person/plant’ cave to disappear into after a stressful day at work.
Most people want to ask that question because it crosses you mind at one point or another. I am a bit of a glass fanatic myself. Having been in this industry for 25 years, I like my glass clean and do not feel good about seeing dirty glass.
At Conservatory Craftsmen we are contacted frequently by curious homeowners that want to know; how much? That’s a fair question to ask. How many people do you know that have even been in a conservatory, let alone have purchased one.
No one will argue that a conservatory is about the most beautiful addition that can be built on a home.
I’m often asked the question, “How does a conservatory differ from a sunroom? A greenhouse? An atrium?
For a builder in this niche market, it’s like asking how a T-shirt differs
Here at Conservatory Craftsmen we are often asked:
Is this product a kit? Or, can I do the conservatory installation myself?
In short, the answer is no and here are the top reasons why:
The driving passion of most conservatory owners (or those who are dreaming of owning one) is their tropical plants. Be these orchids, fruits, herbs, flowering or herbaceous, a plant lover will put an entire addition onto her house
We now offer bird friendly, Ornilux glass to all of our customers for their conservatories and their beloved song birds. Ornilux manufactures a UV film (birds see UV light) that is sandwiched (laminated) between two pieces of the glass used in our conservatories.
So, the conservatory got a bit dirty over the winter, did it? Things a bit drab and dusty?
This is the time of year when one looks outside and says ‘I will never get it all done!”