Glazed Links
A glazed link connects two parts of a house — often the main dwelling and a converted outbuilding — through a narrow glass corridor. Near Cathedral Close and along Southernhay, we see this detail on period properties where a coach house or stable block has become a study or guest wing.
Detailing Concerns
- Junction at Heavitree stone or limestone ashlar without breaking the damp-proof course
- Minimal frame profile so the link reads as transparent, not a second conservatory
- Floor level changes between older and newer parts of the building
- Drainage fall across the link roof toward existing gutter lines
Stone & Cob Context
Devon cob walls move seasonally. Our glazed-link sheets note flexible junction details and specify silicone zones rather than rigid mastic beads where cob meets aluminium or timber frame. For Heavitree stone plinths, we record plinth height and recommend frame set-back so the stone course remains visible.
— Plan showing link axis and door swings
— Long section through link with fall notation
— Junction detail at house wall (scale 1:5)
— Glass type note: low-iron where views matter
— Threshold schedule for level differences
Glazed-link styling is often combined with garden-room sheets in a single package. Contact us for a consultation (£90–£210) to confirm whether your Exeter property suits a link rather than a full-width conservatory.