Below are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about choosing, designing and planning a conservatory (If you cannot find an answer to your question please contact us).
Can I use my conservatory all year round?
Modern conservatories, with insulated bases and cavity walls which feature double-glazed units and a thermally efficient roof, can indeed be used all year round. The prudent use of relevant heating technology will also help. Comfort levels can be further enhanced with the use of Ultraframe Conservaglass. This is a revolutionary new type of glazing that is specially developed to keep conservatories warm in Winter, by retaining heat, and cool in Summer by excluding solar radiation.
Do we need Planning Permission or Building Regulation Approvals?
See our planning page and our building regs page
Do we need to install Insulating Double Glazing Units (IGU's). and if so, which ones?
On April 1st 2002, the Government introduced Part L, amending the Building Regulations for the first time, to require replacement windows & doors to meet tough new thermal performance standards. The new standard applies when new doors replace an existing window or you change the doors between the house and the conservatory, but not when you keep the existing lockable French doors or patio doors between house and conservatory.
Do you make conservatories to order?
Yes - every one of our conservatories is made to measure and can be personalised with a host of accessories and design features both inside and out.
How soon can we have our conservatory?
The average turnaround is 6 to 10 working weeks from receiving the order (depending on the weather or if planning permission is required). However, you need to be aware that at busier times of year the process can take longer.
The neighbours are not friendly, how can we protect our privacy?
Conservatories can be made private by the thoughtful use of obscure glass, solid panels at the side, blinds or even a solid wall on one side.
We've got an odd shaped space/an unusual wall/a sloping garden - can we still have a conservatory?
By using a system as flexible as the Ultraframe roofing system there's always a solution.
