What Is Orangery Extension?

An orangery is a home extension with a glass roof typically covering less than 75% of the overall roof area, and glass walls covering less than 50% of the total wall area.

What is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery?

A conservatory is a glass structure with a brick base and a pitched glazed roof. An orangery is a brick structure with large windows and a flat roof with a glass lantern.

Is an orangery cheaper than an extension?

Building an orangery is often cheaper than building a single-storey extension - based on a structure that is like-for-like in size. ... On a like-for-like size basis, a traditional extension will usually cost more than an orangery.