Bringing Your Vision to Life
We've made turning your vision into reality easy and fun in fact, you
might even say it's a breeze. The items in our planning guide list the
major factors that must be considered when building an addition. Once you
give us your vision, we will coordinate with our Independent Dealers to
give you a comprehensive bid that includes everything in the planning guide
as well as all steps required by local building codes to make your vision
a reality.
Planning Guide:
Budgeting...
When planning for a room addition it is helpful to determine a budget,
or rough estimate of what you are planning to invest. We are unable to
list completed project totals although some pricing is available under
the D-I-Y pricing section.
A starting point is to determine the value of the property you are planning
to add on to. A good estimate of a room addition would be anywhere from
10-20% of the property value. This is a very wide price range but keep
in mind that there are hundreds of price driving options that are available.
Create Something as Unique as You Are
Because no two of our customers are the same, neither are any two of our
conservatories or sunrooms. We invite you view our many customizable options
that will help create a living space that reflects you, your property and
your lifestyle.
Lancaster D-I-Y Pricing
All Lancaster "Build IT Yourself" conservatory and sunroom projects
have been designed with you in mind. All conservatory components have been
precut, mitered, and predrilled to ensure accuracy during the installation
process. Lancaster Conservatories easy to follow installation instructions
will guide you through every step of the process with detailed illustrations.
If the instructions are not detailed enough simply give us a call and we
will have you speak to one of our installation specialists to walk you
through your question. When asked "How difficult
is a Lancaster Conservatory project?" our answer is: It takes as much
carpentry skills to build the room as it does to build a new deck and requires
only basic carpentry tools. Best of all we will deliver the Lancaster addition
right to your home. Aside from the packaging when your project is complete,
you should be able to fit all the Lancaster scraps into 1 trash can.
Installation training is available at our facility, for a fee of $300
we will take a day to walk you through the installation process and show
you some time saving tips and tricks. The training incorporates hands on
parts presentations that will coincide with the installation manual. If
you don't feel this is a project for you and would rather have a carpenter
of your choice build it we will assist them in completing your project.
- Victorian rooms are the first Friday of each month.
- Windsor rooms are the second Friday of each month.
- Georgian rooms are the third Friday of each month.
The Addition Your Home Deserves
The Lancaster Difference
Options are one of the key components
in the Lancaster product lines. Everything from the configuration of the
room, the color, four window styles, three roof options, right down to
the decorative trim work—you have
options. Options that will add comfort and beauty to your home.
Certainly you are looking for an addition that will welcome guests with
open arms, making them feel comfortable with a warm, rich and inviting
atmosphere. Take some time to glance around your home and notice the furnishings
you have selected to surround your family. Those items were selected, based
on their ability to add comfort and beauty to your home.
It is important to consider beauty beyond the initial investment. Be
careful not to settle for an inferior product for your home that deserves
a beautiful addition. Keep in mind that your Lancaster room addition will
more than likely become the favorite room in your home.
Create Something As Unique as Your Are
Every home has its own personality, a personality that is a direct reflection
of those living in it. Sunrooms and Conservatories should have their own
unique personality; one that is easily modified to become a part of your
family and home. In order to achieve such individuality, options must be
available, both form and function, that allows you to get creative in designing
the room that is perfect for you.
Comfort…
Depending
on the intended use of your new addition questions regarding the heating
and cooling have probably crossed your mind. All Lancaster room configurations
accept our fully insulated roof system that is installed on top of the
rafter structure, leaving you with a beautiful insulated ceiling. In using
our insulated roof option along with our standard Low-E, Argon insulated
glass you will be able to enjoy the room year round in comfort.
Craftsmanship…
The truest testament to the quality of a room addition can be seen in
the craftsmanship. All miters must be tight, all surfaces smooth, and only
premium lumber used. All Lancaster hardwood has been carefully examined
for any defects or warping, ensuring only the finest quality timber is
used. Fasteners are hidden and windows and doors are trimmed out to eliminate
visible joints. The Lancaster design gives a clean furniture grade finish.
Function.
Whether your plans are a gathering room for family holidays, a dining
room with a view, or a much deserved end of the day retreat, the uses are
endless. Whatever your plans call for, we are certain you will find many
more reasons to spend time in your new favorite room.
Style
With three room styles to choose from, increasing living space is easy.
The design of your room addition can be customized for almost any home
style, to make your dreams a reality. The distinctive look of wood will
add value, unique elegance, and beauty to your home.
Why Wood?
Wood offers all of the important characteristics necessary when selecting
an addition; strength, durability, insulation and beauty to name a few.
The most common question we hear is what about maintenance? When treated
initially with a high quality exterior sealant such as lifetime paint,
the maintenance should be little to none. Plus wood can be painted any
color imaginable.
Think green.
Wood is the only truly 100% renewable resource. As mature trees are harvested
new trees are planted. Our manufacturing process is ISO 14001 certified
and virtually eliminates scrap. Even the sawdust is collected for use in
making glue.
A
Good Investment
Chances are if you are planning on building a room
addition your intentions are to stay in your current home for some time.
If you do sell your home, studies show that a well built properly designed
sunroom tends to help sell a home faster and for more money. Room additions
typically appreciate in value over time in relation to the value of the
rest your home. The best part of all is that you have the opportunity to
enjoy your investment each and everyday. It’s much more relaxing
then watching the stock markets.
Turn Someday Into Today
Lancaster
Conservatories draws on over 30 years of experience designing and installing
sunrooms and conservatories that have become the favorite room in many
homes. Now we are ready to build your new favorite room. Let us spark your
creativity, fuel your imagination, and help you turn your dream of a new
living space into a reality.
The next step is to select the room that’s right for you. Or, simply
give us a call and we would be happy to discuss your needs and make suggestions.
Once you have made your selection, your room addition can be delivered
in as little as a couple of weeks, ready to install. Installation time
is about half the time it would take to build a similar custom addition.
We Turn Someday Into Today
Originally designed in England as an elegant link between house and garden,
conservatories and sunrooms have evolved into the favorite room in many
homes. With over 30 combined years of experience, Lancaster
Conservatories,
Inc. has been designing and building conservatories, sunrooms and gazebos
that have become the favorite room in homes across the United States. Now,
we’re ready to custom-build one for you.
Our Web site is a reflection of our company—it’s here to spark your creativity,
fuel your imagination, and to help turn your vision a new living space
“someday” into a reality “today.” And, our design professionals are never
more than just a phone call or e-mail away. When you’re ready to talk,
we are too.
A Word on Wood
Fine woods have been highly regarded as the pinnacle of home furnishing
materials for hundreds of years and are a hallmark for Lancaster Conservatories.
Take a moment to glance around your home. Chances are you are surrounded
by beautiful wood furnishings, everything from trim work, to end tables,
and fine cabinetry… if so those items were probably selected based on how
they would complement their surroundings.
All the wood material used in our sunrooms and conservatories comes from
federally regulated plantations where new trees are planted as mature trees
are harvested. Wood is 100% renewable without mining minerals or depleting
the ozone.
Lancaster Conservatories
Mission Statement
"Our mission is to consistently expand our borders both geographically
and through research and development, while delivering a product that exceeds
customers’ expectations ultimately fulfilling our objective of becoming
an industry leader and trusted business partner."
Our Designs. Your Style.
With Lancaster Conservatories, turning your
vision into reality is easy.
The flexibility of our product line allows us to combine room styles to
create a combination conservatory, or customize any design imaginable.
Just Picture It!
With our combined 30 years experience, Lancaster Conservatories has been
turning visions into reality across the United States. Our gallery
page has just a few different views of what many of our customers tell us has
done more than make their home uniquely their own, but become the favorite
room as well.
Enhance Your Lifestyle Even More
The only thing better than adding a Lancaster Conservatories sunroom or
conservatory to a home is helping others do it. We’re looking
for dealers who want to reach new levels of success, are passionate about outstanding
customer service and only want to work with the best in the conservatory
business. If that’s you, we’d like to introduce ourselves.
We’re Ready To Help
Whether you have a single question, or are ready to get started with your
conservatory or sunroom, we’re ready to help. Please give us a call or email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can a Lancaster Sunroom or Conservatory
addition be used for?
A: Sunrooms and Conservatories are probably the most
flexible room on many homes. Anything from a breakfast nook, an extension
on a family room, a recreational room, we have even worked with a sunroom
for a private car collection, the uses are endless.
Q: Can we use our existing
deck or patio for a new room addition?
A: That depends; usually a deck will require more supports
in order to carry the additional load, and the flooring will need to be
changed to allow a smooth transition between the house and the room addition.
A concrete patio on the other hand will probably need to
be removed because chances are there are no footings directly under your
planned addition unless you are replacing an existing room structure. The
two concerns with using an existing patio are: 1. Typically the patio will
slope away from the house to allow for water drainage. If you reuse the
existing pad the floor in your new room will have a slope. 2. The second
concern is more important as it deals with the seal between the house and
the room addition. Patio’s that don’t have footings under them
will move vertically as frost builds underneath during the winter. You
may not realize it but the concrete can actually move vertically up to
1” under extreme circumstances. That vertical movement makes it very
difficult to keep a weather proof seal between the room and the house.
Many times code departments will not allow use of existing patios for this
very reason.
Q: Can a Lancaster sunroom addition
blend into the character of my home?
A: Absolutely, that is the beauty of working with
a wood product. The color choices are infinite, with the option of multiple
colors on one room. Let’s say the color of your home is a two tone
combination with the trim boards being a different color than the siding,
your Lancaster addition can be painted the same combination to match perfectly.
Q: How long does it take to
deliver a Lancaster room after placing the order?
A: Your room can be delivered in as little as a
couple of weeks, ready to install. Usually the time between placing the
order and the delivery of the room is used to prepare the building site
so that when the room arrives it is ready to install.
Q: How long does the construction
of the Lancaster sunroom or conservatory take to complete?
A: Although there are many factors that determine
the time to complete the construction process, such as accessibility
and elevation, the time to complete Lancaster project takes about the
same amount of time as it would take to build a similar size custom addition.
Q: How much is a Lancaster sunroom
going to cost?
A: As you know cost is driven by quality. A Lancaster
room addition is going to be a slightly larger investment initially than
other sunrooms available, but the overall craftsmanship and quality is
unparalleled.
Q: What return on investment
can be expected on a sunroom or conservatory addition?
A: The ROI depends greatly on the quality of the
sunroom, the functionality of the room, and the ability of the room to
blend into the character of the home. If built with these factors in
mind the room should be a focal point of the home. We enjoy hearing stories
from homeowners that have purchased a home with an existing Lancaster
addition telling us that one of the primary reasons they selected their
home over others available was the beauty of the Lancaster sunroom or
conservatory.
Q: How hard is it to build a
Lancaster conservatory or sunroom addition?
A: The Lancaster Conservatories system has been designed
with ease of installation in mind. A majority of the components have
been cut to length, mitered, and predrilled giving carpenters with the
skill level to build a custom deck the comfort to install a beautiful
sunroom or conservatory without difficulty. Plus, we offer customer installation
support on all Lancaster projects, so help is never more than a phone
call or e-mail away.
Q: Will I need a building permit?
A:
In most cases a building permit is necessary. We can assist by providing
the necessary elevation drawings for obtaining permits in your area.
Engineering reports are available if necessary to show lateral and vertical
deflection tables for Lancaster’s
standard room configurations. Lancaster rooms have been tested, and have
exceeded 225 mph wind load resistance and 70lb per square foot snow load
without structural damage or failure.
Q: What about maintenance?
A: When treated initially with a high quality, lifetime
exterior paint the maintenance should be little to none. Most major paint
manufactures have an exterior paint product that comes with a lifetime
warranty, guaranteeing that you have a lifetime of worry free enjoyment.
Best of all, if an accident occurs that damages the room in any way there
are many simple ways to repair and touch up the damaged section.
Q: What is Lancaster Conservatories
doing to protect the environment?
A: With the design of the Lancaster Conservatories room
additions being mostly precut, scrap is kept to a minimum. Upon completion
of the Lancaster addition all the scraps will be able to fit into one trash
can with the exception of the packaging. The shipping pallet is built to
be disassembled and reused elsewhere on the project. Even the sawdust is
collected to be used in making glue. Our manufacturing facility is ISO14001
certified and follows guidelines set forth by government agencies for responsible
use of timber.
Lancaster uses hardwood that is harvested from tree plantations
and government controlled resources. As mature trees are harvested seedlings
are planted reestablishing a supply for the future. Wood is the only truly
100% renewable resource. The production process of manufacturing wood components
uses about 1/10th of the energy required to manufacturer man made materials
such as vinyl and aluminum.
Wood is the best structural insulating material that
can be used in building. When you combine a solid wood frame, an insulated
roof, with 1-1/8” Low-E / Argon insulated glass you end up with
a sunroom that is as efficient as can be built, thus cutting down on
the amount of energy required to keep the room comfortable year ‘round.
Q: Why should we purchase
our addition from Lancaster Conservatories instead of other rooms available?
A: At Lancaster Conservatories our philosophy is honesty
at all times without exception. We are committed to customer satisfaction
and strive for perfection on every project we send out. In the event that
a problem arises we will be in the forefront of finding a resolution.
The reason we do, what we do, is because we feel
that you should have options when it comes to your room addition. Design
flexibility and unlimited color options are very important aspects to
you; therefore they are important to us. With just a little more effort
on our part we can help you get exactly what you have been dreaming about
for your addition.
Q: What is the difference
between a Conservatory and a Sunroom?
A: Definitions vary depending on who you ask, but the Lancaster
definition is simple.
Lancaster Conservatories are most common a 3-season room
with a translucent roof system, primarily consisting of glass or polycarbonate.
Conservatories are great for growing plants and small trees as they offer
abundant sunlight throughout the year. We recommend separating a conservatory
from the rest of the house by using an exterior door that can be closed
when not using the room.
Lancaster Sunrooms are built as a 4-season room with
a fully insulated roof structure allowing for comfortable use throughout
all 4 seasons. The insulated roof structure cuts down on the solar heat
gain that enters mostly through the roof. With a sunroom, the wall separating
the house from the room addition can be left open for everyday enjoyment.
Q: How do we get started?
A: Contact us today at 1-800-963-8700 or info@lancasterconservatories.com and
we will guide you through the necessary steps.
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