The roof of a conservatory has long been given the credit to convert the uniqueness of the conservatories. Finials as well as cresting have been two of the popular architectural features that have been used for bringing the element of grandness in Victorian homes. This piece of architecture now shows itself in the modern day conservatories.
Cresting is a finishing added onto the central ridges of a roof whereas finials are pointed features, which sit on the apex of roofs. Both of these structures add ornamental value to the roof of a conservatory. Although they were designed with the aim to keep birds away from rooftops, finials are also known to have pragmatic uses. A finial is often taken as lightening rods even when they are made from plastic, wood, or even cast aluminium.
Crestings, on the contrary, are mostly made of aluminium and sometimes moulded plastic. The polyester finish in the aluminium varieties offers a durable and clean surface, enhancing the credibility of the conservatory roofs. Moulded plastic costs much less than that of cast aluminium, however, the durability also takes a hit in this case. Make sure that you are choosing the right finial or cresting colour as that of the conservatory itself.
Some of the popular styles of finials and cresting for a conservatory roof include the following:
- Antique
- Baroque
- Regency
- Traditional
- Elizabethan
- Fleur-de-lys
- Edwardian
Under certain construction norms, you may be asked to construct the conservatory roof such as that there is appropriate ladder access, which means you will have to stick with a flatter roof. In this case, you can place your roof designs closer to one another so, they can be visible from within the conservatories. If you can flex your budget, you can also go for expensive materials of the like copper, lead, and zinc. Experimenting with the colours and textures of metals will keep your conservatories look afresh and contemporary.
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