Relax on a summer’s day

A conservatory is a lovely place to relax on a summer’s day, but have you found yours a little too hot during the recent soaring temperatures? What you need is a Warm Roof.

Despite its name, the Warm Roof is just as efficient at keeping your conservatory cooler in summer as it is maintain ing the warmth in winter. By replacing your existing conservatory roof with a Horsford Warm Roof, you’ll not only transform the appearance of your conservatory, but you’ll benefit from a more ambient year-round temperature too.

If you’re interested in installing a Warm Roof or indeed a whole new conservatory and other home improvement products, we can help with the above - and more besides.

Speak to the Horsford team to learn more: 01603 666414. Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

Love a Conservatory!

Take a rest, enjoy the sun, 

Do some work or have some fun,

Throw a party, dine and chat,

A conservatory is where it's at!

 

If your home is in need of some extra space and/or lacking a little character, then a stylish, spacious conservatory or orangery from Horsford of Norwich could be just what you're looking for.

 

Whether you are planning a pleasant room to enjoy the sun, a space to entertain guests or perhaps a home office, Horsford can provide you with a stunning conservatory aimed at your individual needs.

 

Speak to the Horsford team to learn more: 01603 666414.

Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

Doors Wide Shut

With better weather hopefully around the corner, you may like to link your home and garden to form a more unified space. A great way to do this is by installing bi-fold doors.

Even when closed bi-folds give you a great view of your garden. As the weather gets warmer you can open them just enough to let in some fresh air. Then when summer really takes hold you can throw them wide open to get the full benefit of your garden and to create a large space in which to entertain guests.

Our stylish, high quality bi-folding doors fold neatly back when opened, meaning they are unobtrusive and practical, yet look stylish when closed, enhancing the appearance of your home. Available in a selection of styles and finishes, bi-fold doors can help to transform your home!

Speak to the Horsford team to learn more: 01603 666414. Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

Transform Your Conservatory

You may spend time sitting in your conservatory during the winter months, enjoying the outside view from the inside, but do you ever find it too chilly?

Your conservatory could be given a new lease of life by replacing the existing roof with a Horsford Warm Roof. With the option of a tile or slate finish on the outside and a vaulted or lowered flat ceiling on the inside, the system could transform your conservatory into a whole new room! 

With the added benefits of increased energy efficiency and a more constant year round temperature, your conservatory can become a much more integral part of your home. Your conservatory can be decorated and furnished to become an ‘extra room’ whether it be for dining, entertaining or relaxing.

“This year, we decided to have a warm roof and replacement windows and doors for our conservatory. Considerate and hard-working members of staff completed the work (including plastering) within 7 working days... We wouldn't consider using anyone else.”

To transform you conservatory with a Horsford Warm Roof give the Horsford team a call on: 01603 666414. Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

A Glass Bedroom?

It's amazing the wonderful uses that people find for their conservatories. Of course, the most popular and best known are dining areas, lounges and sun rooms but the possibilities are endless.

There's a growing trend to use a conservatory as a home study or craft room and in some cases a home gym is installed.

We've even heard reports of glass bedrooms and the conservatory being installed as an area for pets. If you've found a different, interesting use for your conservatory then we'd love to hear from you.

And of course, if don't yet have a conservatory, you may like to consider one for Christmas, so that this year you don't have to sit Auntie Sheila in the hall because you don’t have enough space in your dining room.

Speak to the Horsford team to learn more on: 01603 666414. Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

Autumn Update

Do you ever wish that your conservatory felt as welcoming as your living room? Then it's time you replaced your existing conservatory roof with the stylish, innovative 'Livin' roof!

The design of this great system allows you to combine solid and glazed panels to suit your own style, letting in light whilst giving you the option of a more solid ceiling. A 'Livin' roof also provides greater thermal efficiency thanks to its great insulation properties.

Internally you can opt for a plastered vaulted ceiling or a suspended ceiling, and internal lights may be positioned either in the pelmet or hanging on the ceiling ridge. But why just stop at lights? Some people opt to install speaker systems too!

Give your conservatory an autumn update with a 'Livin' roof and the help of the Horsford team!

Speak to the Horsford team to learn more on: 01603 666414.
Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

Keeping Cool

The weather always seems to be a popular topic of conversation. We grumble that it's either too cold, too hot, too wet or too dry. But at the moment there's certainly no getting away from the fact that temperatures have been soaring, making us feel somewhat sticky and uncomfortable.

So what can we do to ease the discomfort and stay well during the heatwave?

The NHS recommend such steps as having cool baths and showers and splashing yourself with cool water; drinking lots of cool drinks (but not too much alcohol), wearing loose clothing; staying out of the sun between 12 and 3; shading windows with light coloured curtains or blinds; actually closing windows when the day's at it's hottest, but opening them at cooler times.

You definitely need to head for the shade in the middle of the day, this is when a veranda is ideal. Alternatively replacing your existing glass conservatory roof with a Warm Roof (it's insulation can help keep the room cooler in summer) will provide a comfortable space to retreat. And keeping your windows in tip-top condition, with an easy to open style that suits you, will help control air flow.

Keep cool this summer!

Speak to the Horsford team to learn more on: 01603 666414. Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

Garden Rooms

A great way to get enjoyment from your garden all year round, whatever the weather, is to add a conservatory or orangery to your home. Not only does this provide a great place to view your garden, but you can make it a haven for plants, bringing your garden indoors.

Orangeries were originally constructed to house fruit trees, and you could still consider growing your own citrus fruits indoors today. You may need to monitor indoor temperatures depending on what you choose to grow, but lemons and kumquats are considered the most resilient. Olive trees are also good to grow in conservatories as they are evergreens that you can prune to your desired size and shape.

When it comes to flowers in your conservatory, Peace Lilies are a great choice as they are known for cleaning the air, whilst being easy to look after. Indoor Azaleas are also a good idea, adding splashes of colour including pinks, reds and purples. Whatever you choose to grow in your conservatory or orangery, we're sure you'll be able to create a very personal garden room to enjoy.

Speak to the Horsford team to learn more on: 01603 666414. Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

That's Livin' Alright!

Do you love your conservatory and the great living space that it provides, but feel there's still a little room for improvement? Perhaps you'd like a lighter, brighter feel? Well now that's possible with the Livinroof! 

Combining the benefits of insulation and thermal efficiency (as with the popular Warm Roof) with a design of glass panels chosen by you, the Livinroof provides great style and flexibility in design. 

Maximise the light in your conservatory by combining solid and glazed panels, with the option of internal lights situated in the pelmet or hanging lights on the ceiling ridge. 

Whether replacing an existing roof or installing a new conservatory, the Livinroof is a great option that enables you to make the most of natural light with added thermal efficiency. 

Speak to the Horsford team to learn more on: 01603 666414. Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

Enjoy The Outside In

As summer turns to autumn we get fewer chances to enjoy lovely weather sitting in our gardens. That doesn't mean that we don't still want to enjoy them, we just don't want to sit in them in all weathers! 

The solution? Add a Horsford conservatory or orangery to your home, not only creating more space, but also allowing you to relax and enjoy the view of your garden in the warm! With so many style choices available, you'll be sure of a great garden room to complement your home. 

“The conservatory was put up very professionally. It is absolutely beautiful, a great improvement. Thank you Kevin and Darren.” Mrs L, June 2021 

So if you're looking to give your home more room, call us on: 01603 666414

Alternatively you can email us at: sales@horsfordwindows.com

New Horsford Service

This movie tells customers about our new virtual appointment service.

To get in touch:
Call 01603 666414 (Norwich)

or 01263 514594 (Cromer)

or FREEPHONE 0800 0155551

web: http://www.horsfordwindowandconservatory.com

Flaming (or freezing) June

Meteorological summer officially started on 1st June and we're hoping for sunny weather to get out in the garden and warm days to spend time at the beach. But there's no doubt that our weather can be very unpredictable.

Back in June 1975, snow fell in various parts of the country, interrupting cricket matches and causing consternation. Some of the coldest June temperatures were actually recorded on the Norfolk/Suffolk border in 1962, when Santon Downham experienced a cold snap of a shivering -5.6 degrees!

However the record for the hottest June temperature was set in 2003, when Kent experienced a blazing 38.5 degrees. 

So this year we hope it will be a warm and sunny summer, but just to hedge your bets, you could opt for a Horsford conservatory or orangery so that you can enjoy your garden whatever the weather.

To get in touch:

Call 01603 666414 (Norwich)

or 01263 514594 (Cromer) 

or FREEPHONE 0800 0155551

web: http://www.horsfordwindowandconservatory.com

Your Garden Room

A great way to get enjoyment from your garden all year round, whatever the weather, is to add a conservatory or orangery to your home. Not only does this provide a great place to view your garden, but you can make it a haven for plants, bringing your garden indoors.

Orangeries were originally constructed to house fruit trees, and you could still consider growing your own citrus fruits indoors today. You may need to monitor indoor temperatures depending on what you choose to grow, but lemons and kumquats are considered the most resilient. Olive trees are also good to grow in conservatories as they are evergreens that you can prune to your desired size and shape and hopefully be rewarded with a tasty harvest!

When it comes to flowers in your conservatory, Peace Lilies are a great choice as they are known for cleaning the air, whilst being easy to look after. Indoor Azaleas are also a good idea, adding splashes of colour including pinks, reds and purples.

Other popular conservatory choices that fair well include cacti, ferns and succulents such as Aloe Vera. 

Whatever you choose to grow in your conservatory or orangery, we're sure you'll be able to create a very personal garden room.

Get prepared for the season ahead - have a chat with the Horsford Team:

Call 01603 666414 (Norwich) or 
01263 514594 (Cromer) 
or FREEPHONE 0800 0155551

web: http://www.horsfordwindowandconservatory.com