Avantgarde FAQs

The bespoke nature of the Avantgarde means that you can choose from a range of configurations.

Your Wintergarden can be specified in varying shapes, as shown in the image, including a wrap-around extension, rear extension, link extension or side return, and can come with one pitch or two.

Please speak to our team about the kind of look you are wanting to achieve and we will advise on the best size, shape and positioning for this.

Yes, you can specify a particular colour and wood type for your Avantgarde. From the roof structure to the glass doors and windows that form the sides, you have an extension choice of colours and woods.

• Aluminium surface finishing with hundreds of colour tones possible
• Large selection of high quality woods which can be custom stained in the colour of your choice

The two Solarlux alu-clad timber doors that are made out of aluminium and wood both offer a wide choice of woods and finishes, alongside huge range of colours includes 30 standard options in a matt or gloss finish, applied at Solarlux’s advanced in-house coating plant. This allows you to create a living space that reflects your style and preferred aesthetic.

Please contact us if you would like to view the wood samples we have available for the Avantgarde alu-clad doors.

Yes, you can have a log burner in a Wintergarden glass extension, including in the Avantgarde. To do this, we would help you design your structure to include a solid wall or panel. The wood burner would then be attached to this, with the flue going through the wall or a panel within the roof specifically made for this purpose.

Although Solarlux Wintergardens are highly insulated and thermally efficient, a log burner can be a great addition to the Avantgarde because it enhances the cosy, natural feel of the interior wood.

The best doors for your Wintergarden glass extension are the ones you like the most! Every sliding door and bi-folding door from the Solarlux range is compatible with their Wintergardens because all elements are part of a one system design.

So the choice is up to you, but there are a few things to consider when deciding whether a bi-fold or sliding door would work best for you and your lifestyle.

Key points to think about are how you want your doors to open, how much frame-to-glass ratio you would like, how often you intend to use them, and how you would like them to look when opened as well as closed.

Still not sure? This detailed article about the difference between bi-fold doors and sliding doors might be helpful.