Edwardian Double Hipped Style Conservatory Explained

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What is it?

A Edwardian Double Hipped, Double Hipped Edwardian, Hipped Back Edwardian, Edwardian with rear box gutter are all common names for this style. The conservatory is the same basic design as a standard Edwardian (please refer to the 'Edwardian Explained' section for basic detail).

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The difference from a standard Edwardian comes in with the design of the roof. The Double Hipped roof is a pitched style (usually at around 25 degrees from the horizontal). This means that it slopes upwards from it's sides meeting at a central ridge height. In addition to a standard Edwardian style roof, at the rear it is also pitched, which is also known as 'rear hip' or 'hipped back'. The roof will most often make use of a 'box gutter' at the rear where rainwater runs down towards the property. The ridge is the apex part of the roof, much the same as a normal house roof. Look again at the bird's eye view mentioned above, the central horizontal line on this diagram is the Ridge.

Advantages of the Edwardian Double Hipped Style

• The classic Edwardian look can enhance the original features of an Edwardian era property.
• Gives a simple 'clean' look with straight lines and simple shape.
• Maximises use of internal floor area of the conservatory.
• Double hipped roof will accommodate for any height restrictions at the property where the conservatory is to be sited.
• Can accommodate greater widths when where an Edwardian style is desired.

• Width versus projection must always be a compromise. When width is paramount, then the projection has a maximum limit and vice versa.