The "have a look at this!" thread II

GDB2222

Davesnave wrote: »

I'm not knocking the solar gain aspect; in fact that's brilliant, but it all goes out of control for me when we get real summer weather. Like a lot of cheaper conservatories, mine isn't vented well, and so I end up sitting in our north-facing kitchen on hot, sunny days.

I suppose the ideal conservatory would have those bi-fold doors so that it could turn into more of a veranda when necessary. My relatives have a posh Amdega with all the blinds and what-have-you, but it's still too hot for me on summer afternoons.

Some friends have an outdoor covered seating area, that is open at one end. It is attached to the house, and it is really delightful to go out and sit in it when it's raining! We sit comfortably and warm (in the summer) whilst the rain blasts down half a metre away.

Excited13

GDB2222 wrote: »

Some friends have an outdoor covered seating area, that is open at one end. It is attached to the house, and it is really delightful to go out and sit in it when it's raining! We sit comfortably and warm (in the summer) whilst the rain blasts down half a metre away.

That sounds like a great idea especially with the Great British weather.

Davesnave

Excited13 wrote: »

That sounds like a great idea especially with the Great British weather.

Yes, although with a garden room, one can sit and contemplate one's rocks in the middle of winter too! :j(See pic 8)

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Strapped

lessonlearned wrote: »

Mum & Dad's conservatory beams are wooden so no issues with screwing hooks in. For upvc you could try a "sticky pad" version of hook.

I've tried that in ours, but the material we've tried has been too heavy.

Excited13

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-37213156.html

I find it a bit random they appear to have bricked up the door between the kitchen and dining room and then not replastered!

Excited13

Davesnave wrote: »

Yes, although with a garden room, one can sit and contemplate one's rocks in the middle of winter too! :j(See pic 8)

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Well I suppose if it's foggy outside and you can't see the landscape!

Gingernutty

Excited13 wrote: »

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-37213156.html

I find it a bit random they appear to have bricked up the door between the kitchen and dining room and then not replastered!

:eek: Errr, Excited13? That's a beaded curtain. HappySeagull isn't the only one who need their eyes checked. :eek:

Salz

Excited13 wrote: »

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-37213156.html

I find it a bit random they appear to have bricked up the door between the kitchen and dining room and then not replastered!

Is that not some sort of beaded curtain over the larder?

phoebe1989seb

Strapped wrote: »

I've tried that in ours, but the material we've tried has been too heavy.

Have you tried calico? Or muslin/voile - but that might be too thin to block out the sun on second thoughts.....:o

OneYorkshireLass

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-35372282.html?premiumA=true

Pic 5 - that's in their living room