Year-Round Outdoor Space
Verandas are ideally suited to the U.K. We live in a country which is equally famous for two things:
1. our finely kept and tended gardens, and…
2. our unyielding drizzle.
In the summer, a veranda will act as a sun trap on your patio. If you enjoy sunbathing or simply reading in the warm sunshine, then this is an excellent option for your garden.
Traditional Character
The water content of oak at the time it is cut is over 20% – as the material loses moisture to the environment and stabilises, it will move and shake. Most oak that is used in application today has been dried in a controlled environment to limit and control this movement; green oak has not been through this process. This type of wood was used regularly in Tudor construction and is responsible for the warped beams and shaked external timber that adds so much character. This also gives an idea of longevity for this type of material.
We use SGG Planitherm, toughened, single pane glass and superior cappings as standard. We fix the structure with steel feet into solid concrete. We then clad the steel feet to continue the timber feel.
Why Use Gowercroft Joinery
Gowercroft Joinery has been constructing and installing verandas for a number of years. Our customers appreciate that we begin by listening to what they really want, rather than making a 4-hour sales presentation to push a standard product. Over 90% of our business comes from referrals or repeat business and this demonstrates the value and service that we provide to our customers. Our quotations are always free and no-obligation, so give us a call today.
2 Comments
I am interested in a green oak veranda as per your photograph. Do you supply the ‘kit’ only? Can you give me a rough idea of the cost for a 4mtrs long X 2.5 mtrs deep veranda please?
Also, is it possible to fit glazing within each side of this veranda? I have heard green oak can move and wonder how this problem can be overcome. Many thanks.
Hi Amanda. Thank you for your comment and for your enquiry. I will answer your questions here, as others might benefit from the answers, but will also contact you directly by email with a quotation.
1. Rough cost would be ~£4,000-6,000 + VAT, dependant upon complexity and materials used in production. This is a supply and fit price, including minor leadwork.
2. We could supply a ‘kit’ only or supply-only product. This would be pre-constructed in our factory and then dismantled ready for collection. We could also deliver this to site if required.
3. In theory, there is no reason why we couldn’t fit glass into the sides of the veranda. As you mention, Green Oak does move considerably; however, we can get around this issue by using a loose-tongue system. This system allows movement around the perimeter of the glass and prevents damage. These type of amendments do escalate the cost, as I’m sure you can imagine.
I hope that these responses are useful, and I will contact you early next week by email.
Many thanks,
Andrew