Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:34:05 +0000 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17819&Focus=301279#Comment_301279 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17819&Focus=301279#Comment_301279 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:23:18 +0100 DavidND
We are moving in a max of three years so I want to do the best vfm job I can to deliver a usable space for the next owners. My 'idea' is that I build a solid wall to the north side, replace the roof with a solid one and highly insulate floor, roof & walls to make it the usable space it needs to be.

Has anyone done anything similar? What was your experience like? What do I need to consider? Got any advice?

Thanks
David

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Are you sure that the new owner will want (and therefore pay for with an uplifted price) all the modification you are proposing to do.

With all the glass blown and the doors needing replacement sounds like close to a rebuild.

In terms of value to the house a glass roof is not as good as a tiled roof. What has yours got (or will have)

As said above any issues with building regs (or planning)?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17819&Focus=301296#Comment_301296 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17819&Focus=301296#Comment_301296 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:14:44 +0100 WillInAberdeen
Just had this debate with my parents, they'd had a conservatory for decades and recently replaced the roof with fake slate and replaced the glazing. It was compromised because the structure wasn't strong enough for a proper roof and the roof slope was too shallow. It is still just a little too small and the floor level still isn't quite right, it's thermally bridged, and looks a bit of a bodge. But having lived with it for many years they couldn't imagine a step change of getting rid of it and starting afresh!]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17819&Focus=301297#Comment_301297 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17819&Focus=301297#Comment_301297 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 17:45:28 +0100 Jeff B Posted By: DavidNDOur east facing 1972 conservatory leaks like a sieve. All the glass is blown & the all doors are beyond economic repair. Yah!

We are moving in a max of three years so I want to do the best vfm job I can to deliver a usable space for the next owners. My 'idea' is that I build a solid wall to the north side, replace the roof with a solid one and highly insulate floor, roof & walls to make it the usable space it needs to be.

Has anyone done anything similar? What was your experience like? What do I need to consider? Got any advice?

Thanks
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I think in your situation I would go for an "orangery" type extension. With this you could have some solid walls but a flat roof with a lantern structure on it. Easier to insulate. There are some restrictions as I recall if you want to avoid building regs - would be wise to check first with your local authority.

I wish I had gone with this type of design instead of a conservatory. Admittedly we did save a lot of money by buying a really good quality DIY kit (£7K vs £15K for having one professionally built). Unfortunately we have the age old problem of the conservatory being too hot in the summer (south-east facing) and too cold in the winter.]]>