Replace conservatory with something useful?
Discussion
We got a conservatory that comes off a room that is linked to our kitchen.
It is quite a useful space since we recently re-jigged our house (and eat more meals in the kitchen area).
However like all conservatories it's freezing in winter, therefore I am exploring getting it replaced with something more permanent and useful.
Something with the same footprint, but perhaps with a lower roof ridge height.
[b]Are those modern glass box extensions actually any warmer ?
perhaps an Oak framed extension ? [/b]
It's within 2 meters of the border (but I'm confident the neighbours will be ok with it, especially if its slightly lower).
It is quite a useful space since we recently re-jigged our house (and eat more meals in the kitchen area).
However like all conservatories it's freezing in winter, therefore I am exploring getting it replaced with something more permanent and useful.
Something with the same footprint, but perhaps with a lower roof ridge height.
[b]Are those modern glass box extensions actually any warmer ?
perhaps an Oak framed extension ? [/b]
It's within 2 meters of the border (but I'm confident the neighbours will be ok with it, especially if its slightly lower).
Wilmslowboy said:
We got a conservatory that comes off a room that is linked to our kitchen.
It is quite a useful space since we recently re-jigged our house (and eat more meals in the kitchen area).
However like all conservatories it's freezing in winter, therefore I am exploring getting it replaced with something more permanent and useful.
Something with the same footprint, but perhaps with a lower roof ridge height.
[b]Are those modern glass box extensions actually any warmer ?
perhaps an Oak framed extension ? [/b]
It's within 2 meters of the border (but I'm confident the neighbours will be ok with it, especially if its slightly lower).
Hace a look at the more thermally efficent glass options especually the roof area that you can now get.It is quite a useful space since we recently re-jigged our house (and eat more meals in the kitchen area).
However like all conservatories it's freezing in winter, therefore I am exploring getting it replaced with something more permanent and useful.
Something with the same footprint, but perhaps with a lower roof ridge height.
[b]Are those modern glass box extensions actually any warmer ?
perhaps an Oak framed extension ? [/b]
It's within 2 meters of the border (but I'm confident the neighbours will be ok with it, especially if its slightly lower).
You have low walls so probably not big foundations so anything else will reqire a full rebuild
We had the roof on our conservatory replaced with a solid insulated roof. Cost us about £8k but the difference has been remarkable. Still need to heat it in the winter but a 3Kw panel heater gets it usable in half an hour. We reckon it's been a lifechanger in that during the winter previously it was unusable whereas now it's fine. Summer's better too, doesn't get as hot and with two opening roof lights, very controllable
We had exactly the same issue so we've just had a proper roof put on ours. The difference is incredible. We now use it in winter and the room really retains heat. I'm sure it will also be very comfortable in the summer. Probably the best thing we've done to this house.
Composite slates outside and a nicely domed and insulated plastered roof inside with recessed spots. And the best bit, surprisingly reasonable. All done and dusted over 3 days for our 8m x 3m conservatory ready for me to paint the inside
We were recommended these guys by friends. https://cosyroof.com no messing around, measured up, gave their sensible price and that was it.
No special offers / marketing offers / sign today bonus crap. Our neighbour has also now used them. They have great attention to detail and work non stop. We're all delighted.
Composite slates outside and a nicely domed and insulated plastered roof inside with recessed spots. And the best bit, surprisingly reasonable. All done and dusted over 3 days for our 8m x 3m conservatory ready for me to paint the inside
We were recommended these guys by friends. https://cosyroof.com no messing around, measured up, gave their sensible price and that was it.
No special offers / marketing offers / sign today bonus crap. Our neighbour has also now used them. They have great attention to detail and work non stop. We're all delighted.
We had the roof on our conservatory replaced with a solid insulated roof. Cost us about £8k but the difference has been remarkable. Still need to heat it in the winter but a 3Kw panel heater gets it usable in half an hour. We reckon it's been a lifechanger in that during the winter previously it was unusable whereas now it's fine. Summer's better too, doesn't get as hot and with two opening roof lights, very controllable
Maxus said:
We had exactly the same issue so we've just had a proper roof put on ours. The difference is incredible. We now use it in winter and the room really retains heat. I'm sure it will also be very comfortable in the summer. Probably the best thing we've done to this house.
Composite slates outside and a nicely domed and insulated plastered roof inside with recessed spots. And the best bit, surprisingly reasonable. All done and dusted over 3 days for our 8m x 3m conservatory ready for me to paint the inside
We were recommended these guys by friends. https://cosyroof.com no messing around, measured up, gave their sensible price and that was it.
No special offers / marketing offers / sign today bonus crap. Our neighbour has also now used them. They have great attention to detail and work non stop. We're all delighted.
That's really lovely.Composite slates outside and a nicely domed and insulated plastered roof inside with recessed spots. And the best bit, surprisingly reasonable. All done and dusted over 3 days for our 8m x 3m conservatory ready for me to paint the inside
We were recommended these guys by friends. https://cosyroof.com no messing around, measured up, gave their sensible price and that was it.
No special offers / marketing offers / sign today bonus crap. Our neighbour has also now used them. They have great attention to detail and work non stop. We're all delighted.
ColinM50 said:
There is no need for Planning permission for this type of work. And I speak as a town councillor sitting on the planning comittee
I understood there was a set of criteria that make a temporary garden building exempt from planning consent . There are a few criteria however percentage of glass is one . Does not reducing the percentage effect this ?Wilmslowboy said:
Looking to get some quotes for replacement roof, plus make good inside.
What should I expect to pay ?
It is 3 meters by 3 meters
(no doubt first quotes will be subject to Cheshire premium)
Interested in this also.What should I expect to pay ?
It is 3 meters by 3 meters
(no doubt first quotes will be subject to Cheshire premium)
Our conservatory roof is about 5x3m and currently polycarbonate but the room is unusable in high temps (it's stifling and freezing in winter despite having rads in there).
Seeing prices are all over the place and a lot of cowboy operators with dubious selling techniques of the 80s double glazing style so what sort of price per sq metre should we be looking at?
I called the planning department at our district council today as after taking to my wife she has got this as a mission.
Just recounting what they told me . They said it may change the designation of the room and result in planning permission requirements.They unfortunately we're not able to advise without a pre planning request from me .It's a few drawings and a couple of maps from OS etc and an outline plan. I have most of this from when it went up. So for £80. I am going to do it .
It appears I can't get a definite answer without doing this , and I do want to know for sure . The planning person I talked to was a bit maybe, perhaps , should consider. A bit infuriating but it's £80 . I will do it tomorrow. Two to three weeks for an answer.
Just recounting what they told me . They said it may change the designation of the room and result in planning permission requirements.They unfortunately we're not able to advise without a pre planning request from me .It's a few drawings and a couple of maps from OS etc and an outline plan. I have most of this from when it went up. So for £80. I am going to do it .
It appears I can't get a definite answer without doing this , and I do want to know for sure . The planning person I talked to was a bit maybe, perhaps , should consider. A bit infuriating but it's £80 . I will do it tomorrow. Two to three weeks for an answer.
cliffords said:
I called the planning department at our district council today as after taking to my wife she has got this as a mission.
Just recounting what they told me . They said it may change the designation of the room and result in planning permission requirements.They unfortunately we're not able to advise without a pre planning request from me .It's a few drawings and a couple of maps from OS etc and an outline plan. I have most of this from when it went up. So for £80. I am going to do it .
It appears I can't get a definite answer without doing this , and I do want to know for sure . The planning person I talked to was a bit maybe, perhaps , should consider. A bit infuriating but it's £80 . I will do it tomorrow. Two to three weeks for an answer.
My mate had it done to his conservatory, now got a proper roof, all insulated, plasterboard and plastered ceiling etc, like a proper extra part of the house now. The company who did It sorted all the paperwork out with the council, which helped as they know all the rules.Just recounting what they told me . They said it may change the designation of the room and result in planning permission requirements.They unfortunately we're not able to advise without a pre planning request from me .It's a few drawings and a couple of maps from OS etc and an outline plan. I have most of this from when it went up. So for £80. I am going to do it .
It appears I can't get a definite answer without doing this , and I do want to know for sure . The planning person I talked to was a bit maybe, perhaps , should consider. A bit infuriating but it's £80 . I will do it tomorrow. Two to three weeks for an answer.
Well worth it.
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