Now perfectly
insulated all year round, conservatories have become a great asset to any home
and they’re one of the most popular options for an additional room.
What’s more, it’s now possible to add such extension to your
house even if you are on a budget: affordable PVC options for DIY
conservatories will cost you around $2000. You’ll have to get your hands dirty,
but the satisfaction of building your own conservatory and the subsequent
savings will be totally worth the sweat!
DIY conservatories have many pros beside a lower price range.
They’re easy to build up if you’re into DIY. All the different parts are
delivered pre-cut by professionals in Omni Steel
Supply and even pre-holed: it really is (almost) children’s
play! And even if you’re not really into DIY, some conservatories companies
offer to build it for you for an extra charge like we do in Omni Steel
Supply. Plenty of roof options and accessories are available too,
making it one of the most easily customization solution out on the market.
Be aware however that you will still have to do some preparatory
work. On the administrative side of things, most DIY conservatories are not
exempt from planning permission laws, so you should first check with your local
council.
On the more practical side of things, the process of adding a
DIY conservatory to your home requires taking all the necessary measurements,
prepping the grounds and – most importantly – choosing between a traditional
concrete base or a steel base system.
Differences
between traditional and steel bases
Installing a traditional concrete base can take weeks: you will
have to dig the soil in order to lay the foundations before completing the rest
of the work. Costs can rise significantly if you run into issues such as having
to move any underground pipe work running underneath it.
Once the concrete base is set, you can get onto any brick work
that needs to get done before starting to install a final screed layer that
will require one day of wait for each millimeter before laying the flooring of
your own choosing (carpet, tiles, wood, etc…).
When choosing a steel-based system instead, you will be able to
prepare the terrain in a matter of days. Steel-based conservatory foundations
don’t require any removal and can be built directly on top of the patio,
leaving the ground easily accessible in case you ever need to fix any
drainage-related issues.
The steel frame can be filled with fast setting concrete and you
can pretty much start building on top right away. Modular walls, unlike brick
walls that will require setting time, can be erected in a few hours.
Both solutions can be adapted to your project depending on your
budget and timescale, so don’t hesitate to dig deeper into the matter before
rushing into it!
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