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Franklin – Supreme Champion!
Franklin Conservatories has been voted 'Supreme Winner' in the Glassex 2006 Conservatory Design Competition.
Following their success in last year's competition, Quantal Approved Installer Franklin won Gold and Silver in the 'Large Conventional' category this year.
As overall winner, Franklin received £5,000 of IT equipment, which included a laptop and RoofWright configuration software, sponsored by Ultraframe.
Design Competition judge Barry Dunlop, MD of ebuilders, explained that the judges were unanimous in selecting Franklin's gold winner as 'best in show'. He said: "This is an outstanding conservatory that is a true luxury room. The care and attention to detail is evident everywhere."
David Franklin said that the client had spent over 12 years researching conservatories and orangeries, before making the final decisions on finer details like pillars, cornice details etc.
"The flat leaded roof area provided an interesting feature and helped to maintain the view of the garden from the upstairs window, while the narrow spacing on the roof bars gave a traditional look.
"The lead grey Quantal roof with its pleasing aesthetics perfectly complimented the real rolltop leaded box gutter.
"The roof is glazed with highest performance Derby glass, and features four automatic roof vents, whilst water-filled under-floor heating ensures a comfortable living environment all year.
"The frames were all hardwood with surface mounted Georgian bars, hand painted in Farrow and Ball French Grey. As a final touch, the existing house doors were removed to make the conservatory part of the house.
"By working closely with the client, listening to his ideas and requirements, we have achieved this unique and beautiful structure.
"We are very proud to have been awarded this prestigious accolade," concludes David.