Glass Box Extension

truebluedom

Hi all,

after a bit of guidance. Wanting to stick a small glass box extension onto my kitchen, reasonably small 1-1.5m x 3m, just essentially extend the dining area, no doors just flat glass panels with minimal framing.

Cant seem to get an idea on costings? Anyone with any idea on rough costing?

Thanks in advance

TELLIT01

Can't help directly, other than to say it will probably be far more expensive than an extension of more conventional construction. The glass with have to be of high spec for both safety and thermal insulation reasons.

ashe

Surely it will fall foul of most conservatories as well and be roasting in sun and freezing in colder months?

spadoosh

Realhomes.com put an estimated figure of £3000 per m2. Article from this June. So for your space it works out about £13,500. Mileage will vary.

truebluedom

Cheers guys

Ashe - as I understand it the glass is such that it does not warm like a conservatory.

Spadoosh - cheers found the article, perfect, could live with that and could look great

EssexExile

I'd have openers in it, especially if the sun gets around that side of the house.

ComicGeek

truebluedom wrote: »

Ashe - as I understand it the glass is such that it does not warm like a conservatory.

It might be solar control glazing, but it can still get hot inside. Whatever glass it is could still be installed in a conservatory, so that doesn't really make sense.

truebluedom

Again I am no expert thus asking the question but these type of glass extensions are becoming more and more popular extending kitchens etc so must be suitable without the for mentioned issues, some examples: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=kitchen+glass+extension&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=isnv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjX-picppflAhXzoXEKHSbdBrMQ_AUoAXoECA0QAQ&biw=375&bih=635&dpr=3

Again anyone who has done something like this I’d love to hear from

Thanks

ComicGeek

Well, all I can say is that I make a good living designing air conditioning systems for expensive glass boxes, amongst other things. I wouldn't have one personally, but my mum would love to sit all day in the sun in one and roast.

EssexExile

This is not as minimalist as you are looking at but we like it. As I said before, you need it to open & some blinds are a good idea if it faces south. Don't put anything that will fade near the glass.

truebluedom

Thanks EssexExile, looks great, bet it make as massive difference internally extending the room.

I suspect we will end up with something similar was just hoping to get the roof glass too as will bring so much light in through the house.