There’s no disguising the fact that choosing a conservatory is a major decision. Get it right and you’ll enjoy many years of enjoyment from what could be the perfect addition to your home and your lifestyle.

So how do you ensure you make the right decision? Simple. You can start by reading these 10 tips compiled from the advice of interior designers, architects and gardening experts:

1.	Think about the intended use
	How do you envisage using your new conservatory? Will be it a playroom, a dining area, an office, a second living room or an all year round, all weather extension to the garden? Its purpose doesn’t have to fit exclusively into one of these categories, but your conservatory’s ultimate day-to-day use will determine how large it needs to be as well which style, layout and materials will work best.
2.	Design and Quotation
	Make sure that you receive detailed designs and quotation listing all the specification; don’t be afraid to ask for the quotation breaking down so you can see how the price has been put together.
3.	Don’t automatically go for the cheapest choice.
	With conservatories, you tend to get what you pay for. As such, don’t automatically go for the ‘cheapest’ company unless its products and services also happen to be better than the competition. Another important factor to consider when appointing your installer should be their ability to meet your timescales. The last thing you want is an installation that will drag on and on, leaving your home looking like a building site for weeks or even months.
4.	Choose your materials wisely.
	The materials that make up your conservatory will have an enormous effect on its lifespan, practicality and usage. Frames tend to be PVCu for lasting performance and glazing can now be polycarbonate, clear glass or performance glass. Choose materials that are easy to clean and maintain – you’ll be thankful for this in the long-term. Bases are typically built in stone or brick; ensure your builder can match to your existing brickwork.
5.	Think about the position.
	Bear in mind the aspect – or position – of your conservatory. Conservatories that face south receive more sun than those facing north and as such the need for adequate ventilation and blinds is of uppermost importance. To help you regulate the temperature in a south facing conservatory, you might also want to think about using Celsius performance glass in the roof.
6.	Size matters
	Once you’ve decided on the design and size of your new conservatory, get a second opinion from a friend or family member. Make sure your choice complements your home and has enough internal floor space to meets your requirements. In short, treat it as a fluid extension to your home rather than just an add-on.
7.	Consider your glazing options.
	Carefully think about the type of glazing you’d like to use in your conservatory. Normal glass and polycarbonate will allow solar heat to penetrate into your conservatory, potentially making the inside temperature hot summer days. To avoid this ‘greenhouse’ effect, whilst reducing heat loss in winter, opt for a performance glass such as Celsius.
8.	Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation.
	To help prevent the build of condensation in your conservatory, you need to ensure it has adequate ventilation. The K2 roof vent lets fresh air in whilst keeping the elements and insects out. As an alternative, you could also consider roof fans or an air conditioning unit if your budget will stretch to it.
9.	Check with your local authority.
	If you’re building a conservatory in England or Wales, you will not usually need planning permission (unless your property is listed, in a conservation area or it has already been extended). However it is always better to be safe than sorry. If you’re in any doubt, check as early as you can with your local authority or your chosen installer about this and any relevant building regulations.
10.	Call on the professionals.
	Finally, always get your conservatory professionally designed and installed. Also be sure to use vetted installers who offer an insurance backed guarantee. With such a major and prized investment, it’s simply not worth taking the risk!

 

Research is the key to making your DIY UPVC conservatory project run smoothly. It is important to remember when looking for new DIY value PVCU conservatories that you must research the conservatory market. When you are adding a PVCU conservatory to your home or buying a self build PVCU extension for your home, always ensure that you buy from a respected company. UK search engines such as MSN, Yahoo and Google on the internet are a good starting point when researching for high quality value conservatories. You can search for DIY online stores that specialise in lifestyle DIY home and garden products and DIY Selfbuild information in these main search engines.

It is essential to make sure you get value for money and a quality DIY self build conservatory. If you want to search for a DIY conservatory you can build yourself then you should look for suppliers of self build conservatories or DIY conservatories. You will find that if you search for just DIY conservatories UK in these major search engines then you will get thousands of responses, far to many to search through. A key skill to employ is to add extra words such as value DIY conservatories or cheap self build conservatories if you are looking for very price sensitive products. If quality is your major requirement then search for quality DIY conservatories or high quality selfbuild conservatories.

 

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INTRODUCTION Thank you for your recent request for our brochurewhere you will find all the details you need about buying your new conservatory, and what Prior Conservatories can offer you At Prior Conservatories we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. Our strong commitment to produce quality products offering you a full and complete service. ANY ONE CAN DO IT! With the use of our superb web site and our highly experienced sales team, you can obtain all the technical information needed to create a beautiful new conservatory for your home, adding space, or just bringing your garden into your home. However you wish to use your conservatory there is a size and style to suit your home,your budget and your requirements and this will not just be a valuable home improvement, but an investment that will add true value to your home. PERFECT RESULTS. You can achieve the conservatory of your dreams at a fraction of the cost of a supply and fit conservatory. We supply our conservatories in kit form with detailed instructions, all of our conservatories are made to measure and designed for easy, trouble free self assembley by the average DIY enthusiast with a basic set of tools. We are always there to help with every aspect of the conservatory from initial contact to our excellent after sales service.

To help prevent the build up of everyday grime and pollution, and to ensure their ease of use and maintain your warranty cover, your PVC-u Conservatory, Windows and Doors will need cleaning and maintenance.
When cleaning your PVC-u surfaces with warm water, a specialised mild detergent and a PVC-u cleaner should be used whilst using soft brushes. Never use abrasive or solvent cleaners as these can damage the surfaces. You should never use abrasive cleaners on the handles or letterboxes of your doors.
Conservatory roofs should be cleaned with warm water and a specialised mild detergent to remove grime and algae. As gutters on conservatories are level it is vital that they are empted at leased once a year if not more.
In industrial areas, towns and cities we recommend that cleaning is carried out every six months. In less built up areas, once a year.
Drainage holes, roller tracking and lock pin locations should be inspected regularly and kept free from debris or blockages. Dirt and grit should also be removed from door thresholds and sills on opening windows and any other moving parts.
To ensure smooth operation, all handles, hinges and locks will be cleaned as
recommend previously and lubricated to ensure optimum performance. 

 

As we all know, a conservatory could be a great addition to your home, as it will add space and light. But which conservatory has the right shape and is made of the right materials to not only achieve space and light, but also enhance the look of your house? This article will give you a few ideas and tips to help you make the first decision in buying a conservatory: what type of conservatory is right for my house?

The first conservatories were built in the early 18th century and mostly used for storage of potted plants and trees and were called orangeries, after the fact that a lot of people stored their potted orange trees in these heated outhouses. They were situated at the end of the garden or the back of a terrace and were built out of stone, with solid roofs and big glazed windows to allow as much sunlight in as possible.

In the 19th century more and more exotic plants were introduced that needed all year round nurturing in protective atmospheres. Light therefore became the restricting factor and glazed roofs became more and more important.

Apart from winter storage for plants, orangeries were also used as a rest place on summer's garden walks and developed later into an entertaining area in the garden. As a result of this the conservatories moved closer to the house, to make it easier to move between the house and the conservatory. A corridor was often built to connect the two buildings.

Whereas orangeries only had glass in the wall structures, due to developments in building techniques in Victorian times also the roofs were more and more made of glass. Exotic plants and palm trees were the backdrop for entertaining and heating became more and more important to ensure a comfortable setting for both plants and people. Conservatories were considered more to be an extension to the house as an extra living space than a roofed space in the garden.

This use of the conservatory continued in Edwardian times, but in the early Twenties the conservatory became more and more popular as an extension of houses owned by the middle class and its fashionable image gradually declined. Due to the two World Wars and the crisis in between, conservatories became less and less popular, not in the least because of the heating costs of conservatories in winter.

The construction materials for conservatories changed quite a lot through the centuries. Were brick and timber the materials to use for the first orangeries, the production of cast iron in Victorian times made all sorts of elaborate designs possible, with timber as a basic construction material. Nowadays complete timber conservatories and new materials like PVCu and aluminium make their mark on conservatory design, and double-glazing has made insulation problems a thing of the past.

A conservatory should always enhance your home as much as possible, whether it be from the outside or from inside. That's why location and size of the conservatory are very important. A conservatory should fit in with your room plan. For example, if the kitchen is at the back of the house, a conservatory that doubles up as a dining room or a breakfast room is ideal to be positioned off the kitchen area. If your living room faces the garden, a sun lounge could easily be added to enhance the use of the garden and get more light into your living area. A conservatory of a room that is not used much is a conservatory that will not be used much.

One of the most important things to consider is the size of the conservatory. A lot of people, to cut costs, opt for a smaller conservatory. This is usually not a good idea, as it will take away a lot of the comfort that a conservatory can give. A good tip is to lay out the area you want to use for the conservatory with for example twigs, rope or tape measure, and fill it with the things you want in your conservatory, like a dining table, a sofa and plants. Then see if you have as much space as you would like.

Another major decision in the beginning of your conservatory building process to decide what sort of design would go best with the shape of your house. It is also important to consider whether the conservatory would be visible from the main road. If it is, it is of the utmost importance not to let the conservatory disturb the symmetry of the house (Edwardian houses especially are very symmetrical). Round the back of the house conservatory design can be a bit more extravagant, as within a private space personal taste can have a bigger influence.

Taking shape and size into consideration, farmhouses and cottages usually have a very low roof. Conservatories therefore cannot be connected in a straightforward way, as the overall roof would be too low. A solution here is to use a box gutter to ensure a higher roof pitch in the conservatory, or to place the conservatory at the side of the house.

Large detached houses have the most scope for conservatory design. Conservatories can either be completely connected to the house or made to look separate from the house by using a little corridor or lobby to connect conservatory and house, whichever design is more appropriate.

Victorian houses are quite different in design. The front shines in bay windows and elaborate cornices and porches. Around the back the walls are quite straightforward and simple, making it an ideal backdrop for great conservatory design. As the ground floor of Victorian houses usually contains high ceilings and big windows, a conservatory will have no problem with blending in. In this type of houses, kitchens are usually in the back, overlooking the garden, so a kitchen-dining conservatory is a great possibility.

Not only the shape of the conservatory is important, also the colour and the materials the conservatory is made of can either enhance or spoil the look of the end result. In both wood and PVCu, a lot of colours are available nowadays, and PVCu can even be made to look as a wood grain, so there is really no reason to choose the wrong colour for your conservatory. You can choose to match it with your existing window colour, for example, or the colour of your house. Especially if you have a white plastered house, a white conservatory will add to the elegance of your home. If your home has timber windows or a thatched roof, it might be worth considering a timber conservatory in the same type of wood as the windows or at least a PVCu wood grain conservatory to match the roof as well as possible. What is also important is to have a look at your home and detect any architectural features that, when copied in your conservatory design, would enhance the look of your property. Examples are unusually shaped or leaded windows, carved bargeboards or finials. All these little details will improve the overall finish of your conservatory, so take the time to establish which details you want to incorporate.

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Here we have outlined some handy background information regarding self build conservatories.

Getting Started - Digging A Conservatory Foundation

The foundation for your self build conservatory will be very similar to that for an extension to your house, and will usually need to be between 650mm and 1000mm deep. Contrary to popular belief conservatory foundations are not dependent on the weight of the conservatory, rather they are more dependent on the type of ground that the conservatory is to be stood upon. Once the foundations have been dug, they should be filled with concrete to provide a solid base. (Remember the foundations should finish about 150mm below ground level)

Damp Proof Course And Dwarf Wall

Once the foundation has been completed, you will need to build up to the damp proof course, preferably using a matching brick to the rest of your property. Install the damp proof course and then continue on with the dwarf wall construction.

The dwarf wall should be built up as a cavity wall, with proper wall ties and cavity wall insulation to ensure that your conservatory is not a heat sink for the rest of your house. If you aren't a skilled brick layer it may well be worth while to to get a local builder in to build the dwarf wall for you, as ensuring that the dwarf wall is level will make the rest of the construction of the conservatory much less problematic.

Panels And Doors

The main part of the construction of the conservatory is actually the fastest part of the whole building process, you will need to connect the panels supplied by the manufacturer and add in the door frame.

The Conservatory Roof

The last part, and often the most tricky part, of the construction of your conservatory is the addition of the roof. The key to getting the roof on easily is to ensure that you have followed your plans properly from the very start of the build. Once your conservatory has been designed, MAKE SURE that, once the conservatory has been ordered to the planned specification, you dont decide to move the foundations a 100mm one way or another or do some other minor changes that 'might' make the conservatory look better. All this will do is make your construction process a nightmare.

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	The Pvcu roof cappings are made from the same polymer compounds as those used in the rehau windows and doors ensuring not only the perfect colour match but also the same high quality that you would expect from Europe's largest and most renowned producer of polymer based fenestration systems. Not only do the roof cappings match the rehau windows and doors in terms of quality but they have also been carefully designed to harmonise aesthetically ensuring that the complete conservatory has a blended overall appearance. Roof Glazing can be in either doubled or glazed glass or light weight multi chamber polycarbonate. In both cases solar protection coatings can be obtained. Ask your supplier for details. Roof ventilation is another important consideration. Rehau dimension allows the introduction of opening roof vents. We recommend that every rood should have at least one opening vent. Operation can be either manual or automatic.

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Underfloor Heating - Which type should I use?

Using underfloor heating to heat your conservatory / home can prove to be a very efficient way to heat because it's invisible once installed and allows you the freedom to design your interior the way you want.

Basically there are two types of underfloor heating:

Electric underfloor heating and water-filled Underfloor Heating.

Suppliers of each type of underfloor heating method will of course claim that their method is best.

Electric Underfloor Heating is a cable underfloor heating system - its main advantages are that it's easy to install and cost effective.

Warm Water Wet Systems however are growing in popularity. Some conservatory installers we have consulted say that they now only fit / recommend the water underfloor central heating system, as they have found that with the electric under floor heating, you may still need to use additional heaters on the coldest days. Unfortunately however - it's often not really practical to consider water-filled Underfloor Heating in a conservatory - the logistics and space available can make it quite difficult but not impossible. The important point here is to plan ahead - provided the option to add a "warm water wet system" is considered at the planning stage, before the conservatory base is constructed, then this is one of the best ways to heat a conservatory.

Underfloor heating is a great ideWarm water from the boiler system is circulated through continuous lengths of pipe embedded in the floor, each room has its own circuit and all circuits are connected to a distribution manifold. As each room has its own circuit it is a simple process to apply room temperature control, a thermostat is fitted in the room and connected to an electrically operated valve on the circuit serving that room.

 

Gaskets & Seals

A mild, non-abrasive detergent works best here. Once cleaning is completed make sure that all gaskets and seals are in their correct positions around the frames and openers as these can easily become dislodged.

Should any gaskets and/or weather strips need replacing this can easily be done without the need to remove the window or sash. They are easy to put back but care should be taken not to damage them.

PVCu Frames

Effective maintenance of your PVCu profile relies on regular cleaning with a mild detergent. For any difficult to remove marks a mild non abrasive cream cleaner should do the trick.

Steam cleaning is not recommended.

On woodgrain or coloured profile it is important to use only warm soapy water. Any sort of abrasive cleaner is simply not recommended.

As with white PVCu profile, steam cleaning is not recommended for woodgrain or coloured profile.

Conservatories & Porches

We do not advocate the use of cleaning solutions containing organic solvents or abrasive substances when cleaning Polycarbonate and PVCu roofing. Soap and water is most suitable for this.

Take time to ensure that gutters and drains remain rubbish free and wash roof panels every couple of months – or as required – to remove excessive build up of dirt.

Your windows are manufactured with an in-built drainage system and to enable this to work efficiently care must be taken to make sure the slots remain unblocked.

Whilst cleaning try not to disturb the weatherseals. These are easy to put back but take care not to damage them.

 

Doors

All moving areas of the door lock will benefit from an annual oiling as will hinges and letter plates.

The keeps will also respond well to the occasional light coating of Vaseline jelly or similar.

All external metal should be cleaned an oiled annually.

Don’t forget that the locking cams can be adjusted to improve sealing.

Glass & Glazing

To keep your glass units in sparkling condition, use a soft cloth and wash only with warm, soapy water. This should be sufficient to remove any dirt from the surfaces.

To avoid any accidental scratching against the glass we recommend that you remove all hand jewellery before cleaning or use a suitable pair of gloves.

Condensation

The most effective way of combating compensation is to ensure there is some natural ventilation in the room wherever possible. This could be by opening a window or by fitting an extractor unit, especially in the kitchen and/or bathroom.

During the colder months it would help if you could leave some permanent heat on in the rooms, however low, as this will also prevent excessive build up of moisture, as well as keeping bathroom and kitchen doors shut when cooking or bathing.

Finally, take care to close All opened windows/doors when vacating the property, for security purposes.

Sliding Doors

The main importance here is to keep the bottom track of the door free of dirt. Lubrication this area is NOT advisable.

The lock cylinder will also not require additional oiling as this already contains a special greasing agent. The only part we recommend for a light oil here is the locking cam slots.

 

Locks & Hinges

To ensure locs and hinges are kept in good working order we recommend a regular 6 monthly programme.

Nothing too strenuous – just a drop or 2 of oil on all locks and hinges using a light machine or any light 3-in-1 oil will work best. Make sure that all parts are clean before applying the oil and wipe any excess away with a clean cloth.

We would advise against using brass polish on any of the brass fittings without first protecting the surrounding area.

 

Window Maintenance

An annual lubrication of light oil is recommended on all hinges, locking and pivot points and the moving of parts of espagnoette locks. Periodic oiling to the scissor mechanism of all friction hinges is also advisable. The hinges and locking points in particular should be kept clean and free of dirt and regular attention to these parts would be worthwhile.

 

The roof of a conservatory is vital to help keep the building weather-tight and it is often an important feature in the external look of the extension.

A conservatory should have a proper roofing system, which is purpose-made. Most companies offering good quality uPVC and aluminium products buy in their roof systems from specialist companies. Don’t be fobbed off with a roof that is just made of window frames, which will not have the strength needed and will run the risk of leaking.

Give the following points some thought and check them out:

A good quality uPVC conservatory roof will have aluminium used within the roof frame to add extra strength.

Can the roof can take the weight of the glass or polycarbonate panels to be used?

What makes it weather tight?

What are the insulation properties of the roof? Will it provide good insulation?

Does it have special glass to protect against bright sunshine and the effect of the rays on furniture?

Will guttering be attached?

Are the installers qualified?

How good is the guarantee and does it run for the same length of time as the rest of the conservatory?

MATERIALS USED

The two materials mostly used in a conservatory roof are glass and polycarbonate.

Glass, while more expensive, is often the preferred roofing option. It provides a better match for walls, is clear, and can provide better sound insulation.

The glass must be toughened or laminated to give extra strength. It is also worthwhile checking out the options that can help protect against the glare of the sun, combat damage from the sun’s rays, and/or offer protection against heat.

There is even a glass with a coating which helps the sun to break down dirt which accumulates on the roof and it is washed away by the rain.

Polycarbonate is more cost-effective than glass. It is lightweight, hard wearing, with good insulation properties and again has the option to provide extras which prevent glare and reduce heat.

Although the roof can have clear panels there are other choices available including an opaque finish, and a bronzed finish which can blend well with a wood-effect uPVC frame or of course timber.

Often conservatory owners find that the temperature in the conservatory is better controlled with the installation of blinds. Several companies provide a service which includes measuring and fitting.

 

The reason for making the addition of a conservatory to your home is to compliment your house and extend the usable living space out into your garden. It is important to keep this basic goal in mind when planning your conservatory as well as when you design it after construction is completed. While utilizing the services of a professional design expert - particularly one that is well-versed in conservatory design – is helpful, the final product will be much more comfortable for you and will accomplish your goals while suiting your tastes if you familiarize yourself with the important aspects of the conservatory and consider the primary and secondary uses of the space. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Before you even begin the conservatory ordering process, consider the space that you want the conservatory to include. Consider the types of furnishings that you want included in that space as well. It may help to use string and stakes to mark out a rough area where you want it to be so that you can get a more accurate visual representation of how large the external and internal areas will be. You can also use this tactic to see what sizes of furniture you will be able to fit in the conservatory after it is completed.

Always make the entrance to your conservatory from an area of your home that you use most often. This is usually the kitchen or a room adjacent to the kitchen. This will allow easy access to and from the oft-used portions of your home without confusing your guest traffic by diverting them through other areas. Additionally, it makes carrying things to and from the kitchen much easier when you are dining in your new conservatory.

If you can, try not to place the door that goes out into the garden directly across from the door that leads into the home from the conservatory. This will create a corridor effect and will make placing furniture less simple. You want your conservatory to be a place for comfortable gatherings, not a hallway to the outdoors.

Don’t build a smaller conservatory that you believe that you will use. If you are able to afford it and the area in your garden permits it, you may want to consider actually constructing your conservatory at least a few square feet larger than you originally intended. This way you will not be caught with a much smaller conservatory than you planned and will save you the potential trouble of building additional room later on.

Do your best to select materials that will compliment your home. If at all possible, match the exterior materials of your home with the exterior materials of the conservatory. This way, the conservatory will look much more like a natural extension of the house than an afterthought. Additionally, ensure that the shape of the conservatory doesn’t disrupt the exterior aesthetics of the home. Your home was designed in a particular manner and you want to compliment that design rather than hinder it.

 

As you look around it may seem that there are many conservatory styles to choose from. But the majority are based on Victorian, Edwardian, or a modern lean-to style. There are some exceptions with companies offering Georgian or Regency conservatories for example.

Many bespoke conservatories are made up from the basic styles, using the lean-to to link units or adding several Victorian or Edwardian bays to give a conservatory its own unique look. Don’t be surprised that what one company calls a Victorian style, for example, is referred to as something else by another firm.

If you aren’t sure what you want - get brochures from several companies, surf the internet, and visit sales rooms to look at the variations of styles offered.

Make a sketch of what you would like and see how different designs best fit this. Ask a salesman to come up with a design, sketch or a computer drawn image so that you have a better idea of what you are buying.

Don’t be put off by sales talk. If one company talks about bays and another splays, ask what they mean. You won’t look silly, you will just be ensuring that you know what you are paying for.

The same applies when it comes to the number of walls - would you believe they can even be counted differently - that’s where a sketch or design is so valuable.

If a salesperson isn’t prepared to ensure you know what you are buying, then it is probably a sign that the service given by the company won’t be very good either.

If you are bowled over by the look and style of something in a brochure, take the time to look at the materials used and if they suit the style of the conservatory and how they will suit your home.

And just remember that you are the customer. You need good service, sound explanations and to be absolutely convinced that you are making the right choice for you and your home.