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| Q. Do we need Planning Permission? |
A. PROBABLY! You may be advised you do
not, only to find out that you have a problem when you try
to move home.
Some planning authorities interpret planning law differently
to others. For example a private footpath or bridleway is
a highway in some areas but others deem a highway to be only
those that are maintained by the Highways Authorities.
A site visit by our professionals will clarify this. |
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| Q. Do we need Building Regulations? |
A. PROBABLY NOT! If the conservatory is
larger than 30 square metres - you will.
If you remove the window or door between the main house and
the conservatory - you will.
If your wall area is more then the glazed area - you may. |
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| Q. Do conservatories have to comply
to British Standards? |
| A. No, surprisingly, because there is
no British Standard for conservatories, only for components.
This may change. |
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| Q. Do the foundations have to
be a certain depth? |
| A. No, surprisingly, so beware of companies
that dig foundations that are too shallow. This will change
if and when conservatories come under Building regulations. |
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| Q. Do Allstyle build conservatories
to exactly what I require? |
A. Probably, because all Allstyle conservatories
are made-to-measure.
We can build to many shapes because of this and because we
are experts in building conservatories. |
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| Q. What styles do you build? |
| A. Lean-to, Edwardian/Georgian, Victorian,
P-Shape, L-Shape, Gabled, Lantern Roof and even your own bespoke
shape (some have to be this way because of angled boundaries). |
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| Q. Can I build a conservatory
on a boundary? |
| A. Not really because no part of it should
be over the boundary. That goes for guttering and foundations.
The concrete foundations will be 100mm closer to the boundary
than the brick wall above it. |
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| Q. Is glass in the roof better
than polycarbonate? |
A. Sometimes... If your main criteria
is for it to be quiet when it is raining then you will prefer
glass.
Through glass you can see the sky during the day and the stars
at night. The problem is that this means you will also see
everything that lands on it. Also, neighbours will be able
to see you and into your main home if the house doors are
open. Unless you are not overlooked you will probably require
roof blinds.
Polycarbonate on the other hand is more noisy when it rains
but such is the variety of this material that you can eliminate
glare from the sun and still have enough light transmission.
It also means you will not require blinds to remain private.
Some polycarbonates will reflect more of the sun's heat rays
thereby the conservatory will remain less hot.
Polycarbonate is less expensive than glass so you should consider
your most important requirements.
Nothing is perfect and you may find that your ideal is beyond
your budget. |
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| Q. Will my conservatory get too
hot in the summer as I am southerly facing? |
A. Yes, unless you do something about
it.
With glass roofs you can specify some of the modern coatings
that greatly reduce heat from the sun and can also reduce
the glare.
This is also true of certain polycarbonates. This may prove
expensive so a worthy consideration is to install an air conditioning
unit. It may cost less than special glasses and you can also
have a unit that produces heat during the winter. |
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| Q. Could I live in a conservatory
all year round? |
A. Many people do. It all depends on the
level of comfort you require. It is unrealistic to expect
the same level of insulation in a conservatory as the lounge
of your home. However, as long as you produce enough heat
during cold days and evenings you certainly could use it all
year round in the evenings.
If you have to pay more to heat it and you are lucky enough
to have a southerly aspect you will gain 'free' heat from
the sun during the daytime that will also heat your home.
The same is true of an air conditioning unit. If you feel
the cost of installing and running it means all year round
use then you will be inline with many other people. |
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| Q. What type of heating could
I use? |
| A. Extend your home radiator system; Electric
convectors; Oil-filled radiators; Underfloor heating (electric
or water). Several customers have even installed log burners.
This isn't a silly as it sounds as they have been doing it
in Sweden for years |
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The above questions are only a few that
you ask.
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Call Allstyle if you wish to know more.
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