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For whatever reason, the sales of our DIY conservatories have dramatically increased over the past month.

Maybe it is because this year is warmer than last, or that people are improving rather than moving - whatever the cause we now have many more satisfied customers with our Prior Conservatories self builds!

All winter, you sat inside freezing and waiting for Spring. When Spring came, you thought about getting your DIY conservatory but kept putting it off because of the rain, cold and damp.

Now that you are finally digging out the footings, the ground is rock hard and bone dry. Should have gone with your instincts and ordered earlier in the year. Instead of sweating with the spade, you could be enjoying a cold pint!!

We have been told many times by our customers that when their conservatory arrived it was more and beter than they expected.

Hardly supprising really, though. As we manufacture each and every one here in our factory to the exact requirements of our customers and incorporate any fine details that the customer may have selected, such as leaded or feature glazing, the end result is always going to be a cut above the average.

All conservatories are hand made and hand finished by our craftsmen, and we operate a very strict quality control regime. All conservatories are of the highest quality and are built to last.

If you are in any doubt about how to assemble a conservatory, check out our video features on this website. We have a range of video tutorials showing the basics of conservatory construction.

If you are having any second thoughts about how easy they are to erect, our videos should put your mind at rest!

Towards the end of this year, all new windows will have to be energy rated through the BFRC.

As usual, Prior Products Ltd already have this accreditation. Since this does not apply to conservatories, Prior Conservatories Ltd continue to build superb self build conservatories for despatch across England and Wales

When we choose the hinges, hanles and locks for our windows, we opt for the best on the market. Our hinges are top grade stainless steel and heavier duty than most use. Our handles are designed not to work loose in the first three months and are built to last. The same applies to our locking gearing. There is no point making a top quality window and fitting it with cheap hardware which will just result on loads of service calls!

When you have a window or an entire house full of windows and doors, after they are fitted you will need to have them FENSA registered. Without the certificate from FENSA you will not be able to sell your house should you wish to.

However with a conservatory things are not the same. No certificate is required as it is not structurally part of the main building. In a similar manner a porch is classed in the same way. This is of course all good news for the conservatory DIY 'er as there are only the planning restrictions to worry about

We can supply our self build conservatories right across mainland England and Wales. However, because of the distances involved we do not cover Scotland.

We do not employ carriers for the specialized task of transporting our DIY conservatories. Instead we use our own dedicated transport at all times. Thus we know that your self build conservatory will arrive at your house as it left our factory.