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Aerial view of conservatory

Most Common Problems of Conservatory & Sun Rooms

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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DRAINAGE

This Comes in Two Parts Existing and New Conservatory Drainage. EXISTING DRAINAGE With modern properties it is very unusual that there are not pipes running beneath the intended position of your new conservatory. These can be either surface water or foul water drainage and it is vitally important that no new structure results in pressure

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OPEN PLAN EXTENSIONS – TILED ROOFS – GARAGE CONVERSIONS – ORANGERIES FASCIA AND SOFFITS – FREE STANDING BUILDINGS – WINDOWS AND DOORS – CLEANING

Our company has experienced many necessary changes over our 44 years of continuous trading with the most dramatic being these last five year We have in our opinion, responded to market changes and not least of all customers’ Building and Design requirements. Our overall skills and expertise have developed to make the company secure and

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WHO SAID YOU CAN’T HAVE A VICTORIAN CONSERVATORY ON A BUNGALOW

An interesting observation and excellent guide is that the vast majority of architects and professional building companies when considering such a design would only consider a new tiled gable extending forward from the existing roof. There are many other ways that the limited height can be overcome, including rear boundary gutter, a vertical triangle at

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DO YOU HAVE AN ‘OLD’ CONSERVATORY OR ONE THAT DOES NOT PERFORM AS YOU WOULD WISH?

MANY PEOPLE FIND THEMSELVES IN THIS POSITION AND THERE ARE OF COURSE NUMEROUS OPTIONS TO CONSIDER REPLACEMENT: It is important to make a fully objective decision if the existing structure and base are no longer fit for purpose, have deteriorated structurally or the Sun Room is not of the size and style you wish to

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Home Extensions & Improvements for Special Mobility Considerations

HOME EXTENSIONS & IMPROVEMENTS FOR SPECIAL MOBILITY CONSIDERATIONS

You may wish to extend your home providing special areas for the comfort and ease of use when a member of the family has special needs. This can also be achieved by changing walls within existing rooms, widening doorways, adjusting floor levels and providing an overall unobstructed area. A garage conversion together with an adjacent

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Which would be the best choice? Conservatory, Garden or Sun Room, Extension, Open Plan, Orangery. How do they differ?

CONSERVATORY: These glazed buildings are chosen and enjoyed by people who wish to create a light, bright atmosphere from which to enjoy their garden whatever the weather. A well designed conservatory with good ventilation and appropriate heating can certainly be used comfortably throughout the year. As long as the roof has more than 75% glazing

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