We are delighted to report that our garden project is now almost complete. Admiral and Earthscape invite you to come along and view our portfolio of photographs, showing before, during and after the transformation. All we need now is the summer!… Read More
A conversation during a haircut led to this installation! The salon owner, a well known local personality suggested to Steve our Managing Director that it was impossible to build an open plan conservatory on to his home because the house had piled footings. Steve took up the challenge and they are both highly delighted with the resulting extension to the kitchen. The house was built in an area that had an old archeological dig in the vicinity and therefore the whole estate had piled footings to a depth of over 6 metres. In most cases this means that an extension would also require piling which would add thousands of pounds to the build. Admirals partnership with the local building control enabled its structural engineer to design a steel reinforced raft foundation that proved to be sufficient for the work to… Read More
Gold tie bars and a glass roof are enough to convince most visitors that this is a timber conservatory. It is actually the latest Rosewood foil applied to the pvc profile and is maintenance free! We must compliment the clients on the tasteful way they have decorated and furnished. Very classy!… Read More
Many clients ask if white conservatory frames will look OK against a whitewashed house wall. This photograph proves that they do! You do not have to pay extra for coloured frames just to make the conservatory stand out, sometimes, the result is more pleasing to the eye when it blends into the background. Read More
Around 90% of our conservatories are specified as dwarf wall models, many with higher flank walls to one or both sides. However,this lovely installation shows how impressive they can look without walls. The view is completely uninterrupted and the additional light streaming into the conservatory adds an even more spacious feeling to the room. Read More
Following an alliance agreement between Admiral and Earthscape, the regions premier landscape design company, work has started on the `Enclosed Garden` project at Alconbury. Some five lorry loads of tarmac and concrete have been replaced with seventy tons of topsoil. The garden, which is expected to complete in February, will be a peaceful area for our customers and staff, as well as a display for potential Earthscape clients. Watch this space for the official opening announcement. Read More
This photograph, taken in winter shows the twin benefits of light and view. Many people apparently feel depressed during the winter due to lack of daylight. Not the case with many of our customers. Maybe there are health benefits to adding a conservatory?… Read More
Our staff have christened the new brick work and arch at Alconbury, the Berlin Wall. It has been built as an improvement to the garden area and to house two new timber windows for display purposes. Why not come and view it yourself? Graffiti artists not invited!… Read More
We have just published an article warning of the consequences faced by people who build open plan rooms without the necessary building regulation approvals (available on request). Sometimes, open plan is the only real option as with this months example. If you like the idea of the kitchen/conservatory lifestyle, do not despair, we can assist with building regulation and planning advice to achieve the ideal new space. Read More
Admiral are pleased to announce that they have been appointed Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire distributors for Timberwindows.com, the fast growing new technology timber suppliers, visit their website for more details at Timberwindows.com. Read More