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Do I need Planning Permission for my Conservatory?
Author: Conservatory Outlet | Leave a Comment >>Conservatory Planning Exemptions
These rules are from the Planning Portal.
If you meet any of the following criteria, you do not need planning permission:
- They are built at ground level and are less than 30 square metres in floor area.
- At least half of the new wall and three quarters of the roof is either glazed or translucent material.
- The Conservatory is separated from the house by external door(s).
- Glazing and any fixed electrical installations comply with the applicable building regulations requirements.
You are advised not to construct conservatories where they will restrict ladder access to windows serving rooms in roof or loft conversions, particularly if any of the windows are intended to help escape or rescue if there is a fire.
Extensions or additions to a Conservatory
Any new structural opening between the conservatory and the existing house will require building regulations approval, even if the conservatory itself is an exempt structure.
Failure to meet any of the above will turn your conservatory into an extension and you will be required to meet all aspects of the relevant regulations. Porches can also be exempt and they have a separate definition.
Conservatory Planning Permission
In Depth Size Regulations
Under new regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 adding a conservatory to your house is considered to be permitted development, not needing an application for planning…
5 Best Ways To Block Out Sound
Author: Conservatory Outlet | Leave a Comment >>Our team at Conservatory Outlet have devised a list of five tips to help block out sound from those noisy neighbours. Here are the results:
1/ Desperate Measures
You can bang on the wall receptively, kick, scream and go slightly mental at the lack of sleep driving you to desperation. Another option is trying the ever-so-subtle “my music goes louder than yours technique” – unfortunately this rarely works.
2/ Ear Plugs
Ear Plugs can help sometimes, but they don’t work for everyone due to slightly different ear shapes. It’s also a bother to wear ear plugs all day and night. We also believe that constant disabling of your hearing will give you x ray vision due to heightening your other senses. Whilst this may seem interesting, believe me, it’s not.
3/ The Schoolboy Technique
Reporting the pests to Noise Control Units. However the code only refers to commercial noise such as music blaring from a bar down the block, not the bass vibrating from the stereo next door.
Noise problems between neighbours normally have to be handled tenant to tenant or landlord to tenant however.
4/ Sound Absorbing Wall
Building a sound absorbing wall will most definitely reduce the tremors felt during your quiet time. Do you have the money, or the desire to build a second wall? If you do then this may be one of the most effective method.
Make sure not to drill in to the wall either as this will kind of negate your…
Condensation in your Double Glazing? Time for Replacement Windows
Author: Conservatory Outlet | Leave a Comment >>Double glazing has been around for some years now and the technology used in double glazing twenty plus years ago was not as good as it is today. Like with most things it is starting to get tired with age and people complain of problems with condensation with their windows and think that they need replacement windows. However it is not as simple as that and you may not actually need to replace your windows.
You may see water running down the outside of your windows, don’t panic this might not be as bad as it seems. If it is a cold day this is actually quite normal and common. The main cause of this is actually the moisture on your breath condensing when it meets the cool of your double glazed windows. By improving the ventilation in the room by say opening a windows will help this no end. It works in much the same way as your bathroom mirror. When you have a shower it will stream up but as soon as you open the window or bathroom door the condensation goes away.
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However when you might have a problem is when there is water in the gap between the double glazed units. The way that double glazing works is that two panes of glass are sandwiched together and a narrow gap is left in between them…
Conservatories Wales
Author: Conservatory Outlet | Leave a Comment >>The following is a customer testimonial entitled Conservatories Wales.
Dear Conservatory Outlet,
I am writing to say how happy we are with the Conservatory that you have built. Every step of the way you have been extremely helpful. Even from the initial visit at the showroom, to the follow up meeting and helping us pick our design.
In particular, the Double Glazing that was installed looks immaculate and we are thinking of having you back to do the rest of our home.
In brief a fantastic job carried out and extreme value for money.
We wish you every success for the future and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your company to anyone we know.
Best Regards,
Mr and Mrs Johnson
Wales
Conservatory Quotes
Author: Conservatory Outlet | Leave a Comment >>Are you looking for a quote for Conservatories Shrewsbury
Getting a quote for a Conservatory can be a difficult task. There are so many options and companies to choose from, so we’ve made it easy to get the best advice and receive a very competitive conservatory quote.
With Mid Wales Windows, a Conservatory Outlet dealer there are a number of ways to get a quote:
Telephone
First of all you can ring our fantastic customer support team directly 01686 628 650 (or freephone via Conservatory Outlet on 0800 915 8844). They will take down your details and arrange a meeting time which is best for you.
Free Quotation Request
You can fill your details in on our Conservatory Quote Request form online, and you’ll be contacted by us within 24 hours. Also don’t worry about us passing your details along, that won’t happen with us, you’ll just be contacted by a friendly sales personnel who will arrange a meeting time with you.
Visit our Showrooms
We recommend that you visit Mid Wales showroom (Conservatories Wales), where you can see the different conservatories we have on display for yourself. We have showrooms throughout the UK with other Conservatory Outlet dealers as well.
We offer many different conservatory designs, including the popular Victorian Conservatory to the more modern Orangeries. All designs are available to match your exact specifications.
We build high calibre conservatories as well as uPVC WIndows, uPVC Doors, Porches, Window Blinds and more. We can provide you with…
