by David Bingham on June 7, 2010
If you’ve ever thought about adding a conservatory to your home but were put off by the cost, why not consider the DIY option?
This guide assumes that any planning permission approval and building regulations control that may be required has been approved before proceeding.
Once you have decided on the location of your proposed conservatory, it’s size and style, you will need to decide how you are going to build the base and walls (if applicable). There are two options available; the traditional build method where concrete footings are created or a much easier, cleaner and more modern method of using a steel conservatory base which can easily be carried out by anyone with moderate DIY skills, thus making the whole project truly DIY.
The next step is to place an order for your conservatory, at which point, you will be issued with a base plan (if opting for traditional build) or a pad plan (if opting for a steel base, which simply stands on concrete pads or foundation blocks). This will enable you or your local builder to build your base/walls before your conservatory is delivered.
Upon confirmation that you are ready to take delivery of your conservatory, you will be contacted to check all sizes and specifications before manufacture, your delivery scheduled and your conservatory delivered on a mutually convenient date ready for installation by you or your builder.
by David Bingham on May 13, 2010
The way we build conservatory foundations, bases and walls have hardly changed since the beginning of time.
However there is now a modern way to build conservatory bases and the technology is nothing new, in fact exactly the same steel subframe technology has been used for decades on which to build bridges and skyscrapers.
There are many benefits of steel conservatory bases compared with the traditional build methods, many of which are listed below.
Product Benefits
- Rust-Proof Steel Box Section Frame
- Rust-Proof Galvanised Steel Walls with Real Brick Slips
- Incredibly Strong, Safe & Secure
- The Modern Way to Fast & Firm Foundations (Many large modern commercial premises are now built on steel bases)
- Completely Indistinguishable from a Traditional Build
- Full 15 Year Structural & Anti-Corrosion Guarantee
Project Benefits
- No Builders or Bricklayers Required to Build Conservatory Walls
- No Concrete Lorries on Your Garden No Skips on Your Garden
- Minimum Mess & Disruption to Your Garden in the Conservatory Surrounding Area
- No Manholes or Drains to Re-Site – Saving Even More Mess & Disruption
- Installers on Site for Days Rather Than Weeks
- Your Home Will Not Be Turned Into a Building Site for Weeks on End
- Alleviates Much of the Hard Work Associated with Traditional Build
- Eliminates the Risk of Disturbing Your Home’s Foundations
- Costs Less than Traditional Build, Saving You Money
- You Can Even Take it With You When You Move
- Ideal for DIY Installation
If you’ve ever thought about adding a conservatory to your home but were put off by the cost, why not consider the DIY option?
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