Second hand conservatory

ScottMD

Hi everyone, new here and looking for some advice, sorry if I get anything wrong.

So I am in the process of having a second hand conservatory being attached to our house. We are having the concrete put down tomorrow for underneath and we will be putting up the conservatory Monday/Tuesday.
The conservatory for the most part fits our house like a glove apart from one problem, the house it came off of had a lip/ledge and ours doesn't so the roof panels fall slightly short (they are shorter than the side panels for the conservatory because of the ledge) the original plan was to build a ledge onto our house but now I'm doubting whether this is possible? Does anyone know or have any experience in how to do this? I'm extremely handy with diy so I welcome all suggestions. I know people are going to suggest just buying new roof panels but this has already starting going over budget and with the new roof panels and new longer metal beams we would need would add another £2-300 to an already stretched budget.

Thanks!!!!

SailorSam

Exactly how short are the panels, what gap have you got ?
Would Flashing Tape do the job ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bond-Flashing-Tape-225mm-3Metres/dp/B0057FT0PE

ScottMD

Unfortunately no, the gap is around 30cm but thanks anyway!!

paddy's_mum

I had exactly this when I used a second hand conservatory to make a carport.

My local SELF EMPLOYED double glazing installer came and inserted a length of support batten, then a length of UPVC along the gap, secured it, sealed it, guttered it and charged me only his normal hourly rate to do so - half a morning.

A self employed man ought to realise that this might be a small job but you may well want new double glazing in your Mum's house or have a colleague asking for soffit/fascia recommendations ....

Heedtheadvice

I too was going to suggest upvc strip between house and top side of roofing panels. For such a small gap you just need to bond seal with silicone compound. The brand sovereign low modulus one is ideal, will hold in position and can be finished by hand to get smooth surface -there are plenty other of the same type but I found that to be cheap from local diy shop and great.
The upvc needs to be solid type not that commonly sold by some of the big boys that have a soft of honeycomb interior so that they are impervious to water after cutting to size with a wood saw. If you cannot find easily a local double glazing company may well sell you some. They often come in 2m lengths and one or more 40mm wide might be suitable?

Of course you may need something structural to support the roof panels where they ought to attach to the wall but the same upvc strips can be used to finish inside too!

wealdroam

Heedtheadvice wrote: »

I too was going to suggest upvc strip between house and top side of roofing panels. For such a small gap you just need to bond seal with silicone compound. The brand sovereign low modulus one is ideal, will hold in position and can be finished by hand to get smooth surface -there are plenty other of the same type but I found that to be cheap from local diy shop and great.

For a thirty centimetre gap??

That's a big gap.

cyclonebri1

wealdroam wrote: »

For a thirty centimetre gap??

That's a big gap.

Yes, it's crap advice, it needs a filler, I'd suggest 25 or 30 mm UPVC spacer would be ideal, and then sealant and added flashing. It's an easy fix if done the correct way and not as per heed the advice's advice, he needs a new name, " please do the opposite of what I advise".

Heedtheadvice

Oh come on chaps! I admit I did not write that post too well but to rubbish it entirely?
I was recommending upvc strip bonded with silicone! Just as cyclone was doing - though not just in 30mm strips!!!!
Agree flashing is a good extra but would also reiterate the need for structural components for conservatory roof if required!

No need to be sarcastic chaps when we are trying to help others. Yes my words left room for misinterpretation, guilty if so charged but your comments really did not help either. My spelling is carp too.........

I would add that instead of upvc, polycarbonate sheeting cut to size could also be considered. Can be nearly as clear as glass (or opaque), can be double or triple glazed, very strong for weight, and sellers also supply fittings to improve installation.

cyclonebri1

Heedtheadvice wrote: »

Oh come on chaps! I admit I did not write that post too well but to rubbish it entirely?
I was recommending upvc strip bonded with silicone! Just as cyclone was doing - though not just in 30mm strips!!!!
Agree flashing is a good extra but would also reiterate the need for structural components for conservatory roof if required!

No need to be sarcastic chaps when we are trying to help others. Yes my words left room for misinterpretation, guilty if so charged but your comments really did not help either. My spelling is carp too.........

I would add that instead of upvc, polycarbonate sheeting cut to size could also be considered. Can be nearly as clear as glass (or opaque), can be double or triple glazed, very strong for weight, and sellers also supply fittings to improve installation.

Yes , unfortunate wording, gave the impression of 30mm of silicone:eek:

Apologies if too harsh,it's sometimes hard to get info across in a few words, as you now realise:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Heedtheadvice

Totally accepted and sorry I initially gave the wrong impression
Let's hope that our collective responses are of use to Scott :beer:
You still there Scott? What have you done to sort the gap??