Sun rooms and orangeries

Question

Is there any difference between a sun room and an orangery? The term seems to be interchangeable but aren't they the same thing? If not, please explain the difference as we'll be looking to get a sun room added this year.

Lee · Answer

hi have you anything there at moment would been nice if you uploaded some exciting pictures to get right advice

Viktor · Answer

Sunrooms and Orangeries are very different. A sunroom is generally a modern term for an extension intended to be used as a living space rather than, for example, a kitchen. A sunroom will have walls of solid construction and a largely solid roof of either  the tiled or flat variety. 

In contrast, an orangery has a much more considerable amount of glazing with solid corner piers - the roof will also be like one giant roof lantern and usually incorporates a concealed gutter.

Hope this helps.

Steve · Answer

There is no difference between the two it’s just a term that differs from company to company

Jason · Answer

Hi. I’d always go for a sunroom for expense etc. there’s minimal difference its all about the roof really.  I work for Norfolk Broads exteriors. We av great reviews. Would you like a quote. Are you local.

Gee · Answer

Orangery is a solid structure with a roof light 
A sun room is cased as a temporary structure normally more than 50% glazed 
Temporary means it can be dismantled and removed

Sun rooms and orangeries

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