DIY: Things Should Know Before DIY: Things Should Know Before Building Own Conservatory Building Own Conservatory

Commonly used as a lounge area or a sun room in the winter; conservatories are quickly becoming the most common and cost-effective way of increasing space as well as adding value to the house. Building a conservatory is fairly easy; moreover, people now prefer building their own. It has also led to the production of easy fit conservatories, that come with simple mechanism to assemble the pieces. However, you should consider certain facts before going for the job.

Build the conservatory you need! When DIYing your own conservatory you must select parts with specifications that you intend to use it for. e.g. if you will be spending most of your time in the conservator, you need to buy the most energy efficient materials to cut energy costs during the winter. For occasional use, you can skip the premium materials.

Here are some Options for Your Supplies: Toughened Heat Reflective Glazing Glass:

For what I've mentioned above, if you want to conserve heat in the space and want to cut energy bills, then this is a must have for your conservatory. This type of glass comes with a special coating that stops heat from escaping.

Polycarbonate/Glass Roofing:

Polycarbonate should be your choice of roofing material for better efficiency as well as ease in DIY installation. They are budget friendly and provides optimum thermal insulation. If you're not into Polycarbonate, glass roofing could be a decent option. Latest technology has produced glass roofs that are at par with Polycarbonate and even outperforming it.

Ventilation: Heat Insulated conservatories can be unpleasant in the summer. So, it's wise to install some kind of ventilation to let the heat escape. Opening fanlights should be a good option.

Dimension and Permission There are some regulations that were commissioned to restrict on the

size of conservatory you can build. For example:

Your conservatory cannot be higher than house's original roof.

It should not extend beyond the rear wall; not more than 3 meters for attached house and not more than 4 meters for detached house.

House additions cannot extend beyond 50% of the original land.

However, there are certain exceptions to this regulations; you could ask your supplier or seek a professional help for the same.

Laying The Base:

Before setting out to build your conservatory; your first job will be to lay the base. There are 2 options to choose from:

Concrete BasePre-Fabricated Base

Concrete Base: This is the most traditional method of creating base. You could build the base for either a dwarf wall or a full height conservatory. It gives the best insulation and is fairly easy to accomplish.

Pre-Fabricated Base: This is new but growing in popularity especially among DIY conservatory builders. Also called as the steel bases, it's easy to install even without the help of builders. The base and wall sections are made of galvanized steel with brick style tiles for the wall. Above all, If DIY conservatory seems overwhelming, you could always hire professionals to do job. Sparing a little bit of expenditure and some of your time; you get a beautiful, perfectly build conservatory for the house.

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