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Who Would You Recommend To Install A Conservatory And Why?
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Looking to add a conservatory to our house this year (in next 2/3 months) and wondered who you would recommend and why - and whether you have any advice in general. We're looking at Victorian style to the maximum allowable without any special permissions ............... over to you!
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I have a conservatory on my buy to let house (link detached) that is brick construction to approx 1m high on a concrete slab and then windows and double doors on two sides all double glazed. What lets it down is the polycarbonate roof.
I have had a builder round to get a price for a pitched roof which is reasonable and do-able. If I ever have to live there I will get it done as it will be a benefit for an extra room even in cold weather.
Also my house backs onto what was the old A30 (about 20 odd years ago) and we needed planning permission because of that. Conservatory has been up for about 15 years now.
I have had a builder round to get a price for a pitched roof which is reasonable and do-able. If I ever have to live there I will get it done as it will be a benefit for an extra room even in cold weather.
Also my house backs onto what was the old A30 (about 20 odd years ago) and we needed planning permission because of that. Conservatory has been up for about 15 years now.
We had one built in 2001 in our previous house. The conservatory company sub contracted out the building to different people. Ie concrete base , foundations, brick work and only did the window fitting and roof. Go for a proper glass roof and good reflective blinds are a must. They can get very hot in the summer. Ours faced south and that was a bad move. next time I would consider a proper extension with a nice part glass roof.
Only only AB could a *** fight break out in simple thread like this lol
Only only AB could a *** fight break out in simple thread like this lol
march-hare - sorry that the usual crowd have gathered to bombast your posts with off topic jibes. IF you listen to half the answers you will realise why there are so many programmes on 'cowboy builders'. Its not necessarily because the builders are bad (some are obviously when they leave a job) but the general public think a builder is a builder -like a doctor is a doctor. Fitting DOUBLE GLAZED doors and windows is not a DIY job if you want it done properly and not have trouble down the line. Like I said get plenty of quotes and talk to your local builders on what they are prepared to do and what they will contract out. IF you want to tell me which county you are in I can probably recommend a couple of firms.
Good grief. Disappear for a couple of days and a few people over from Chatterbank high on opinions but thin on practical experience turn up to start a fight.
There are many ways to have a conservatory built.
One is to involve a project-led organisation that does only (or mostly) conservatories. Most of these subcontract base construction, assemble the superstructure as a kit of parts and fit all glazing. Roof glazing is either cheaper polycarbonate or proper glazing. They then subcontract any finishing tasks like flooring, electrical and plumbing (if required). At the top end of the market these companies make their own conservatory frames and glazing, smaller companies order kits from big trade producers like Ultraframe. Ultraframe also have their own supply division. There are many suppliers in this camp that have been in existence many years and are successful. Buying this route is probably more expensive.
Another route is to employ a general builder. He is generally a tradesperson of one specialism with friends and associates whom he employs for other skills. He project manages the build. He will also specify a kit frame, based on your requirements, will not create the frame from scratch but buys it trade.
The two routes described are thus similar but the second one is likely to cost less as it involves no salespeople.
Seek references from satisfied customers for either of your chosen routes. Both are suitable and could end as a great success or an unmitigated disaster.
Installing double glazing units is not a specialist task, and to suggest it is demonstrates a lack of knowledge. Units are held in by rubber gaskets, with beading strips trimmed to size on the outside. Note the lack of detailed knowledge in the pontificating above, and compare against someone who has done it, hence knows how it works.
Finally, don't forget planning consent and building regulations. Conservatories may require consent but may be able to be built under permitted development rules. Your installer or general builder will be familiar. Building regs are not required unless the area is greater than thirty square metres, but you must not remove the original external patio or other doors. There are good reasons for this. Conservatories lack heat like a sieve and you will make the whole of your house cold.
There are many ways to have a conservatory built.
One is to involve a project-led organisation that does only (or mostly) conservatories. Most of these subcontract base construction, assemble the superstructure as a kit of parts and fit all glazing. Roof glazing is either cheaper polycarbonate or proper glazing. They then subcontract any finishing tasks like flooring, electrical and plumbing (if required). At the top end of the market these companies make their own conservatory frames and glazing, smaller companies order kits from big trade producers like Ultraframe. Ultraframe also have their own supply division. There are many suppliers in this camp that have been in existence many years and are successful. Buying this route is probably more expensive.
Another route is to employ a general builder. He is generally a tradesperson of one specialism with friends and associates whom he employs for other skills. He project manages the build. He will also specify a kit frame, based on your requirements, will not create the frame from scratch but buys it trade.
The two routes described are thus similar but the second one is likely to cost less as it involves no salespeople.
Seek references from satisfied customers for either of your chosen routes. Both are suitable and could end as a great success or an unmitigated disaster.
Installing double glazing units is not a specialist task, and to suggest it is demonstrates a lack of knowledge. Units are held in by rubber gaskets, with beading strips trimmed to size on the outside. Note the lack of detailed knowledge in the pontificating above, and compare against someone who has done it, hence knows how it works.
Finally, don't forget planning consent and building regulations. Conservatories may require consent but may be able to be built under permitted development rules. Your installer or general builder will be familiar. Building regs are not required unless the area is greater than thirty square metres, but you must not remove the original external patio or other doors. There are good reasons for this. Conservatories lack heat like a sieve and you will make the whole of your house cold.
// with beading strips trimmed to size on the outside//
Dont you mean inside - Outside ones disappeared when burglars realized that all they had to do to break in was ping the glass out.
When I started fitting the most worrying part was knocking those things in!
It is definitely not a high skilled job, probably on the edge of DIY though.
And yes, I am one of those guys that can do most things to the properties we develop, I am also a qualified Electrician so can do my own electrics.
Dont you mean inside - Outside ones disappeared when burglars realized that all they had to do to break in was ping the glass out.
When I started fitting the most worrying part was knocking those things in!
It is definitely not a high skilled job, probably on the edge of DIY though.
And yes, I am one of those guys that can do most things to the properties we develop, I am also a qualified Electrician so can do my own electrics.
Ah, a couple of people who know what they are talking about.
Yes, inside mainly, agreed.
The last one I did, a Wickes kit in wood, had rubber fitted over proprietary plastic mouldings, rubber fitted from the inside, then wooden beading nailed from the outside. Would take ages to remove if one was a burglar.
Yes, inside mainly, agreed.
The last one I did, a Wickes kit in wood, had rubber fitted over proprietary plastic mouldings, rubber fitted from the inside, then wooden beading nailed from the outside. Would take ages to remove if one was a burglar.
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