Most but not all conservatories will sit quite happily on a simple concrete slab base that will serve both as a foundation and floor structure. If the ground is covered by a deep layer of topsoil it will be better to dig trench foundations down into the natural subsoil. Even with foundations under your walls you will still need to support the floor slab on a sound base and the construction of a conservatory is no different in this. Ground-bearing conservatory bases are usually in the region of 100mm thick and are cast over a level bed of hardcore. For the concrete base to function properly it must be carefully formed and there are several key elements to its design and construction.

Whatever style of conservatory you require, Prior Conservatories can provide it to your exact requirements. All are bespoke, and as a result, we have huge customer satisfaction, as what they ordered is exactly what they got! No detail is too small for us. Local delivery is FREE. A reasonable charge will be made to more distant locations, in keeping with the current fuel prices. This will always be in our customer's favour! Contact Martin@priorconservatories.co.uk for advice and information, or ring 01789 720222.

Prior Conservatories provide bespoke self builds in the following styles; Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian, Lean-To and P Shaped. All are available in white, golden oak, rosewood and rosewood on white, using top quality Rehau 706 profile,

The Victorian is the most popular style, as it is suitable for a wide range of house types. It can have three or five facets, giving a more rounded shape. The Edwardian style is flat fronted and allows excellent use of the available floor space, and gives maximum headroom.

The Lean-To is an uncluttered design for those who prefere the clean uncluttered style of a Mediterranean sun room. With a variable pitch roof, it is suitable for fitting under a low bungalow roof or against a higher sided building.

To self build a conservatory is relatively easy for someone with medium DIY experience. Complete plans and instructions are available - with back-up from skilled technicians, who you can talk to directly. You will save thousands of pounds compared to a fitted conservatory, even if you need to engage a local builder to assemble it for you. Site survey. Make your conservatory as big as your budget or actual floor space will allow. Consider drains. See if planning permission is required; contact your local council planning department before you start work. Base laying and preparation. Prepare the base to your requirements. Options such as floor insulation can be accommodated if required. Build the base up to the necessary height. Make sure your diagonal lengths are equal, so that your conservatory is truly square. Wall construction. This is normally matched as closely as possible to the house design ensuring that your self-build conservatory looks like an original feature. Cavity walls are standard. The frames will be in line with the inside edge on the exterior brick work, the internal brick work will be covered with windows sills (sold separately). Frame / roof erection. Get the frames fixed to your house wall, then the front. Make sure the frames are held securely whilst you fix them. Then build up you roof frame work. Completion. Glaze the roof, followed by the glass in the frames. Then clean your new self-build conservatory.

Our expertise means that we will work relentlessly to provide you with the best possible DIY conservatory that meets your needs, whether you have an existing base or need a top quality steel base to effortlessly support your DIY conservatory investment.

Features:

• DIY self assembly conservatories are available in a variety of sizes and save you money
• Slide together components and pre-made panels simplify and ease assembly
• Available in a variety of finishes including white and wood effect
• Choose the position of doors and opening windows to suit your requirements
• Many optional extras to tailor your DIY conservatory to your exact requirements
• Delivery throughout the UK and support from a company with over 20 years supplying and installing uPVC products
• Help with installation available if you run into problems

No longer are conservatories rooms that are too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. We design conservatories for all year round use, by advising on the correct methods of both heating and ventilation. A uPVC conservatory needs to blend with your home both aesthetically and functionally. Our conservatory designers can advise you on the best designs that will suit both your home and lifestyle.

The widest range at the keenest prices – direct from the Manufacturer. We offer a combination of Economy, Standard and made to measure buildings which will meet your requirements. It’s not just about buying, it’s the service and after sales service which counts. As a leading UK Conservatory Supplier we offer you Guarantees not empty promises, which will give you complete peace of mind.

How do you choose the right design conservatory?  There are 3 main steps you will need to consider:

1.  The first thing is to choose the style of conservatory you want.  There is a wide range of style to suit all budgets.

2.  Next, consider what you want to use it for.  This will give you some idea of the options you may wish to include in your conservatory.

3.  Consider other areas which may impact upon the style of conservatory.

 

For example, assuming an edwardian style conservatory has been chosen for a property, what other factors should be considered?

If the conservatory is designed as an area for entertaining then a number of considerations could be taken?  How often is the conservatory likely to be used in the day?  How critical will noise levels be?  What extra heating and ventilation will be going into the conservatory?

With these factors in mind, a thermally efficient toughened glass, such as Conservaglass, may be chosen for a number of reasons: 1) it will retain heat in the cold winter months, 2) reduce heat in the warmer summer months and 3) will be quieter than polycarbonate when it rains.

 

Other areas that may impact upon the style of conservatory are whether planning permission is required.  A glass roof also may limit the overall possible size of the roof.

 

 

 

To build your own Prior diy flat pack conservatory is probably a lot easier than you think. With every conservatory we include simple step-by-step instructions and full base drawings.

 

If you look at most conservatory roof designs you might be forgiven for thinking that Victorian conservatories all had ornate ridges with elaborate finials at the apex of a low hexagonal-shaped end with all the windows having a line of fanlight vents beneath the eaves and with a transom beneath each one. In fact conservatories and conservatory roofs of this era looked nothing like this design; instead, larger roof-to-wall windows interspersed with a few fanlights were more common along with steeply pitched roofs with plain ridges.

Raising the conservatory roof pitch to 40 or even 50 degrees will make the glass roof dominant on the elevation sides but this in the main does not look out of place. If it does on your home and you still want to go for a steep roof it may be enough to locate the conservatory away from the principal entrance and front elevation. A more discreet site for it may have to be found, ideally a rear or side gable end if the position of the first floor windows will allow it. Even if the conservatory roof pitch differs, extending the home out from a gable wall with a scaled-down gable-ended addition always appears sympathetic.

Prior Conservatories aim to offer the widest selection of high quality DIY conservatories for your home in the UK. We also offer the choice of polycarbonate or glass roof conservatories, along with many more options. Our white UPVC conservatory range includes all popular shapes and sizes, ranging from the classical Victorian and Edwardian conservatory styles to the contemporary lean-to conservatory style. Our woodgrain conservatory range includes all popular conservatory shapes and sizes, ranging from P Shape Victorian conservatories to Edwardian bungalow conservatories. We also offer two colours of woodgrain, light oak and rosewood, along with the option of having woodgrain on the outside of the conservatory and white on the inside.

Edwardian uPVC conservatories are a very popular option for today's conservatory buyer as the design offers the maximum internal space. Unlike the Victorian Conservatory, the Edwardian conservatory has the same style of pointed roof, but the square or rectangled shape means no space is lost by the angled facets.Edwardian conservatories are available in white uPVC, light oak and rosewood finishes, and can be fitted with a box gutter to the rear for bungalow designs.

 

We are convinced that the quality of our conservatorys and services is really important. We are doing our best to give you a competitively priced conservatory with significant cost savings. We are really committed to you every step o 

We are convinced that the quality of our conservatorys and services is really important. We are doing our best to give you a competitively priced conservatory with significant cost savings. We are really committed to you every step of the way, from technical support at any stage of building your conservatory through to on-line support if you need it, that is second to none. We are able to offer you the highest standards of support to purchase and install affordable conservatorys. We are able to provide you with the best and cost effective solution to all your DIY conservatory needs. We can use the latest technology and machinery to offer you a high quality conservatory at competitive price.

Our products are ideal for the DIY conservatory enthusiasts; our pieces come with all of the instructions you need to prepare your site and self build your conservatory with spectacular results. Our success is the result of the professionalism of our team, the quality of our conservatys and our extremely high level of customer service. Our technicians, with high level knowledge that is second-to-none are always ready to assist you. Many of our orders come from existing customer recommendation resulting in the first-class reputation that we now enjoy.

 way, from technical support at any stage of building your conservatory through to on-line support if you need it, that is second to none. We are able to

We are convinced that the quality of our conservatorys and services is really important. We are doing our best to give you a competitively priced conservatory with significant cost savings. We are really committed to you every step of the way, from technical support at any stage of building your conservatory through to on-line support if you need it, that is second to none. We are able to offer you the highest standards of support to purchase and install affordable conservatorys. We are able to provide you with the best and cost effective solution to all your DIY conservatory needs. We can use the latest technology and machinery to offer you a high quality conservatory at competitive price.

Our products are ideal for the DIY conservatory enthusiasts; our pieces come with all of the instructions you need to prepare your site and self build your conservatory with spectacular results. Our success is the result of the professionalism of our team, the quality of our conservatys and our extremely high level of customer service. Our technicians, with high level knowledge that is second-to-none are always ready to assist you. Many of our orders come from existing customer recommendation resulting in the first-class reputation that we now enjoy.

fer you the highest standards of support to purchase and install affordable conservatorys. We are able to provide you with the best and cost effective solution to all your DIY conservatory needs. We can use the latest technology and machinery to offer you a high quality conservatory at competitive price.

Our products are ideal for the DIY conservatory enthusiasts; our pieces come with all of the instructions you need to prepare your site and self build your conservatory with spectacular results. Our success is the result of the professionalism of our team, the quality of our conservatys and our extremely high level of customer service. Our technicians, with high level knowledge that is second-to-none are always ready to assist you. Many of our orders come from existing customer recommendation resulting in the first-class reputation that we now enjoy.

Ventilation is very important otherwise all DIY conservatories will become a bit of a hot house. We would suggest that at least 20% of the floor area should be opening window and door openings and should be so positioned to achieve cross ventilation.

Prior Conservatories manufacture all conservatories to individual specification, and any bespoke design is possible.There are many contemporary or traditional designs that can be created by including valleys, hips, box gutters and differing roof pitches to create that individual design.Indeed, at Prior Conservatories no two conservatories are the same.  Every conservatory is unique!

Welcome to Prior Conservatories DIY Conservatories UK, see our list of Diy Conservatories. Our Conservatories are manufactured to the highest standard, with the kite marked Rehau profile and roof. These products are used by professional conservatory installers as well as local authorities architects and housing associations, our profile should not be confused with the lower budget products on the market, we only supply top of the range conservatories.

Designers can always provide you with more detailed advice on any aspect of your conservatory and should planning permission be required, guide you through the process. Permission would always be required if your house is a listed building or a conservation area. Should there be any doubts please contact your local planning authority.

The Prior Range of conservatories consist of three of the most popular designs, each have a range of five of the most common sizes that customer ask for. They are available in Victorian, Edwardian or Lean-To Sunlounger designs. This range of conservatories are extremely competitively priced; just compare them at your local D.I.Y store and you will be amazed by our price