Conservatory that's not a conservatory?

sunshinetours

julianashcroft wrote: »

My conservatory, nearing completion, has a solid roof system, but is classed as conservatory type roof for planning matters. Its a lot thicker than the normal conservatory roof is white on the underside and has a fibreglass tile effect finish to the outside. It rained heavily the other day and while you could hear the rain hitting the roof, it wasn't too loud. Details here.

Don't think it makes any difference for planning matters, as I believe the concept of a conservatory doesn't exist as a separate building type? Building regs may be different of course.

Personally I would go for a solid tiked roof maybe with skylights which would IMO look nicer and last longer. Of course I appreciate there may be a massive saving in the type of system you have gone for so it depends on whether the compromised looks (and performance i would guess) are worth it

Interesting blog though thanks

Edit ; I would also add something like you are doing may be worth a look for someone like us who already has a conservatory and needs to replace the roof (for a few more years) depending on cost of course

sancho

Yeah, sorry for the 'vagueness'

It will want to be either 3x4m or 3x3m, a couple of windows and some french doors. We live in East Anglia, so not London but not sure if it's a particularly cheap area.

Gloomendoom

sunshinetours wrote: »

Don't think it makes any difference for planning matters, as I believe the concept of a conservatory doesn't exist as a separate building type? Building regs may be different of course

Unfortunately, as at least three quarters of the roof is neither glazed nor made of translucent material, building regs would almost certainly apply to that build.