Amdega Launches New Range of Summerhouses

Darlington, United Kingdom, July 04, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Amdega, the world’s longest-established conservatory company, has launched a new range of contemporary summerhouses, in preparation for the forthcoming summer season.

The modern designs reflect those of Amdega’s recently-launched contemporary range of conservatories.

The summerhouse is very much part of the English gardening tradition, having been in place in English gardens since the 16th century. Since that time, summerhouses have been used as a place for relaxation, a retreat from the elements or a place to meet with friends and family. Amdega’s new summerhouse designs are shaped to suit every style and size of garden and can be positioned towards the sun or shade, to take in the desired views. Certain models even rotate to follow the sun throughout the day.

With the virtues of summerhouses extolled by gardening great Gertrude Jekyll in the 1800s, the new range of Amdega summerhouses are made from durable, high-quality timber that can be stained or painted to suit any garden ambience, creating a bridge between house and garden. All timbers are sourced from managed, sustainable sources and carry the FSC symbol.

Attention to detail is reflected throughout the range of Amdega summerhouses with traditional leaded glass. Internal side frames are lined with exterior-quality oak veneer and externally clad with Western Red Cedar wood to continue with the upmarket finishing of the buildings. Floors are solid timber and roof shingles are made from Cedar wood, which over time, mellows to a soft hue to reflect the subtlety of an English garden.

Chris Redfern, Amdega’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “We wanted to be able to offer our customers a wider choice. Our name is associated with traditional designs. While that still remains the case, we now also offer very modern looking conservatories and garden buildings. All of them carry the Amdega name, which is a hallmark for excellence.”

“The traditional image of a summerhouse is a place to store garden furniture, somewhere to shelter from a storm or take afternoon tea. Just like conservatories, people are looking at more imaginative ways to use them. Summerhouses – or summer buildings – are used as gyms, offices or, for some people, a place to write or paint,” said Mr Redfern.

Amdega now employs 350 people in the UK, the majority based in its workshops in Darlington in the North East, and has representatives in 15 countries worldwide. Its turnover, which includes a significant proportion of international trade, approaches £30 million per year.

Chris Redfern added: “We are now delighted to be able to launch our contemporary summerhouse range at the start of this spring and summer season. We are confident they will be as well received as our new range of conservatories. It is important for companies, even one as well established as Amdega, to be innovative and adjust to current market trends and fashions.”

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