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DIY conservatory
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Posted On :
Feb-22-2010
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Building a conservatory as a DIY project can be a straight forward task for those who have some prior experience in building. Though it might seem to be a daunting task, building a conservatory is not that difficult if proper planning is done.
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Building a conservatory as a DIY project can be a straight forward task for those who have some prior experience in building. Though it might seem to be a daunting task, building a conservatory is not that difficult if proper planning is done.
Given below is a guide on building a conservatory at home:
The Base
The first step would be to begin with the base of the conservatory. There are two choices available, either an excavated base, which is quite traditional or a pre-made steel base which is quite simple and easy.
For getting a traditional base done it is best to get help of a local builder since it is necessary to ensure that the brickwork is done perfectly. Suppliers provide base plans for the conservatory on which the builder can then work. Installing pre fabricated steel base is quicker and even a lot easier. These are delivered in an entire kit and can be installed easily. The base would have to be fixed to a wall of the house and would sit on adjustable legs which are seated on concrete pads to level the floor.
Installation
There are several suppliers that provide entire DIY conservatory kits will full instructions which even a first timer can work upon. The instructions normally include how to fix the walls, install the roof and glaze the structure. The roof of the structure would include a beam which would be fixed on the frames of the door and the window. The ridge beam or the wall plate would have to be fixed to the wall of the house and the glazing bars would connect the eaves beam to the ridge. These components are all supplied pre-cut and drilled and would just have to be fitted in place.
Finishing
Once the roof and the walls have been installed the roof would then have to be glazed. If the kit contains polycarbonate roof glazing, it would only need to be placed into the position and the cappings would have to be fixed to make it a tight seal. The position of the panels would be indicated in the plan of the roof. Glass roofs would take a little longer to be installed.
Some kits would supply the door and the windows already glazed, in other cases they would have to be done. Once that is done the silicone sealant would have to be applied along all the joints as per the guide and the PVC trims would have to be fitted on the beams and the glazing bars.
Once that is done the conservatory would be completed and would be ready to use. The internal touches and finishes would have to be done and the DIY conservatory would be as good as a professionally made conservatory. Since there is a lot of work involved in the process, most people get intimidated and do not take up the project. However, with the guidance and detailed instructions that are provided by companies today, it is very easy to build a conservatory.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_DIY conservatory_11593.aspx
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Author Resource :
Liamk Gardner works for Midlands Conservatories the best resource for getting a new UPVC Conservatory in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. I you want some more information on Victorian Conservatories in Birmingham.
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Keywords :
conservatory birmingham,
Category :
Home and Family
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Home Improvement
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