Below I have described some of the common causes of conservatory leaking roofs Leaking conservatory roofs are often the result of a poorly designed upper structure. Polycarbonate can expand and contract allowing water to penetrate and if glass panels, these can move in the fullness of time. If a roof design relies to a large […]
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Dorset is full of these special Planning consideration areas where we have had good success in winning orders and not least of all getting approval from the very difficult Conservation Officers. Q: Is planning approval always required for a sun room extension, Orangery, or similar? A: Not necessarily. If the project will be on a
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The roofs have been manufactured by a company not directly associated with manufacturing and designed side elevations. These are very vulnerable and are a structurally demanding element of a building. The structure should be designed and manufactured with a comprehensive set of engineering calculations by a competent person. These should cover snow and appropriate wind
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IS YOUR GLAZED ROOF CONSERVATORY TOO HOT WHEN THE SUN IS BEAMING DOWN? Whilst we are pleased to supply and install any style of roofing, our professional guidance would be for you to realistically consider how many days out of 365 your glazed sunroom was uncomfortable com-pared to the many occasions when a glass roof
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There are growing concerns within the solid conservatory roof market, mainly amongst industry professionals whom have a wealth of experience. This concern surrounds the growing volume of companies offering ‘Conservatory Solid Roofs’ with a named ‘Over-clad/ cover over or an Underclad method.’ If you are receiving a quotation for your replacement roof with the above
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Over the years many descriptive words commonly used in the construction industry become adapted or substantially changed by manufacturers and suppliers seeking to create an image that may offer something new. Although some people may choose to call their basic conservatory and Orangery, the currently popular concept is that these buildings will have a glazed
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COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSES Many years ago, I used to drive off to a remote nursery or garden centre, somewhere out in the sticks to be presented with a weather beaten field of mud, several tonnes of steel columns and purlins. All of which we would have to bolt together as there had been no workshop fabrication.
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Will it be a room for all seasons? January A cold and miserable time of the year. Lights on indoors, often during the day and even if you don’t suffer Seasonally Affected Disorder, many of our customers say that the natural light and warmth created by their glazed Sun Room gives an enormous boost to
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‘A great deal of this will be free of any charge due to solar gain. Neither our Government nor Brussels have yet taxed sunlight . . but don’t hold your breath! Many years ago there used to be a tax relating to glass in buildings’. As the door from your home will often be open
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RADIATORS Usually added to an existing system. How many you add and the opportunities will depend on their size and the existing boiler’s capacity plus the clear wall area available for fitting. It may involve internally disruptive work to the floor and walls, depending on the existing pipework this needs to be fully evaluated before
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