New UPVC Conservatory and cost? (merged threads)

Mr_Warren_2

OK thanks so anyone with experience around here?

gromituk

Yes - as I asked earlier - why are you building a north-facing conservatory? It's a really bad idea, as it seems you want to use it all year round.

Mr_Warren_2

I did not realised you were after an answer. North elevation is the only one able to accept a conservatory that will link to our lounge. If we were to build an extension (ie.bricks and mortar) as you kindly suggest, I fear a drop in natural light inside said lounge.
The conservatory with nice glass front and roof panels (underfloor heating) will give us
the best of both worlds, light and views.

gromituk

Yes you're right, an extension will block light, but you can still have big windows and/or skylights whilst maintaining much better insulation than a conservatory, throwing away large amounts of valuable energy trying to heat it.

Mr_Warren_2

I'll be using the very best double glazed gas filled coated surface from Pilkington. Much more energy efficient than a skylight I believe but thank you for your comments.

gromituk

Velux skylights seem to use the same technology. But I'm not sure you're taking into account the area of glass you are proposing, compared with the area of glass you would have with skylights. You talked about heating a particular volume of room in your opening posting. The volume is not of much importance; the roof area and its insulating value is.

I would be interested in knowing what the planners say to your proposal of making a habitable room (as opposed to a conservatory) which is therefore subject to building regulations including those concerned with energy efficiency.

Mr_Warren_2

My apologies if you see this post twice. I could not find the original.....

I am very close to signing a deal on conservatory with Anglian (relatively good value for product quality.....may be because it is end of month target). Any members could share their experience?

HugoSP

We had them do a quote for us a while ago.

I would really take a deep breath and get a few other quotes from good local companies. You will probably save yourself huge money.

What gets me is that all these expensive companies boast about using K glass etc, whereas they all need to use this to comply with building regs.

H

Mr_Warren_2

Starngely enough, Anglian turned out to be cheaper.....Yes !!!.....may be due to the fact we were at the end of the month and they needed their target met. Quoted originally £14K and finished at £8K (all foundations and dwarf walls etc will be built by my own builder).

Counting_Pennies_2

Mr_Warren wrote:

Starngely enough, Anglian turned out to be cheaper.....Yes !!!.....may be due to the fact we were at the end of the month and they needed their target met. Quoted originally £14K and finished at £8K (all foundations and dwarf walls etc will be built by my own builder).

Just watch them like a hawk, make sure everything you want done is written down and agreed, and the first sign of anything not quite right call the boss and get it sorted. A few friends have had problems with Anglian. If you can save any payment until job is done.