Now that the exitement of Christmas is a distant memory, this is the ideal time to start planning for your new DIY conservatory. I know that the weather is munus 9 degrees at the moment, but it will not stay that way for long and before you know it, Spring wiil be upon us.
The planning of your new conservatory is best done now. Building work in these conditions is not ideal, so why not wander around the projected site and start measuring up. Also check for problems like manhole covers and waste pipes and the like. You do not want these in the way of the conservatory so see if it is possible to re-route the pipes. Moving a manhole is a job for a builder and should not be attempted!
Think of the ideal position for the French doors. If you have them in the front wall of the conservatory you will create a corridor that you cannot furnish. If possible it is better to have them off to one side. If the conservatory is going to be south facing remember it will get hot with the sun on it all day. Allow for adequate ventillation to dissipate this. Also consider the roofing. South facing may well need solar control polycarbonate in the roof to deflect the suns' rays. In the case of a glass roof, blue activ self cleaning will help to keep it cooler.
When you have worked out the details, give us a call and we will design and tweak the new DIY conservatory to exactly what you wanted!