David Salisbury Company Blog

If, like us, you enjoy nothing more than sitting down on a comfy chair and flicking through a glossy magazine or newspaper, then can we recommend some reading for you in your orangery or garden room this month!?

As we approach the Easter break, it seems like a good time to take stock, to reflect on the year to date and look forward to some well-earned time off. With Easter falling much later than last year, our first Bank Holidays of 2019 are now in sight and most school children have broken up.

Whilst we have been enjoying a record start to the year in terms of new orders for our award-winning orangeries and oak garden rooms, an important contributor to our sales growth has been orders for our timber windows.

“What's the difference between an orangery and a conservatory,” is one of our most frequently asked questions (FAQs). Throw in the increasing trend for garden rooms, whether in natural oak or painted timber and there is scope for a healthy debate. Well, it’s a different discussion to Brexit at least!

Having been shortlisted for the Large Business Award (for companies with more 50 employees) in the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2019, we attended last night’s Gala dinner with fingers crossed and high hopes. After a record-breaking 2018, it was an appropriate time to enter these awards – as a UK market-leader and innovator, as well as a substantial local employer, the last 12 months have been a time of sustained excellence for David Salisbury Joinery!