Conservatories A conservatory can have either a glazed roof or a solid roof. A solid roof conservatory we call a "Sunroom" There are various pros & cons between a Conservatory & Sunroom that you may want to take into consideration before you purchase. Planning Permission The planning requirements for a conservatory and a sunroom are the same. A full copy of the planning permissions is available from your local planning office. A brief summary of these rules is that for most standard size conservatories or sunrooms located at the rear of the house, full planning is not required. A Permitted Development Certificate may however be required. We highly recommend you ask for permission from your local authorities before making any alterations to your house. Building Control Building Control Approval is always required for a Sunroom but is only required for a Conservatory it structural changes are made to your existing house. Existing House A sunroom will darken your existing house more than a conservatory. Hot & Cold A sunroom would be a better all year round room, ie not as hot in the summer and not as cold in the winter. Time on Site A Conservatory will take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete. A sunroom will take approximately 6-8 weeks to complete. Price A Sunroom will normally cost between 15% and 20% more than the equivalent conservatory. The standard specification for a conservatory is; PVC-U Frames Alternate top openings Single Door 25mm Bronze/Opal Polycarbonate Roof PVC-U Internal Sill boards Safety Glass (where required) Concrete foundation 600mm dwarf wall Brick or Block Block Walls Plastered & Finished PVC-U External Sill 2no Double Radiators 2no Double Plugs Wiring for Ceiling Light All Flashings & Gutters Concrete Finished Floor External Door Step The standard specification for a sunroom is; PVC-U Frames Alternate top openings Single Door PVC-U Internal Sill boards Glass (where required) Concrete foundation "Keystone Lintel" 600mm dwarf wall Brick or Block Block Walls Plastered & Finished Concrete External Sill Roof to match existing house 2no Double Radiators 2no Double Plugs Recessed Ceiling Lights Tongue & Groove Ceiling All Flashings & Gutters Concrete Finished Floor External Door Step Conservatories : with property prices continually rising it is becoming more economical to extend rather than to move....... What could be better than a purpose made conservatory fitted to your home. An initial visit to your home will determine which design best catches for your needs. In some cases it may be possible to take a digital photograph of your house and superimpose a conservatory onto it to show you the finished article before you start. Roof Glazing....... There are two choices of glazing material available for the roof. Glass is normally clear or tinted Polycarbonate can be Clear, Bronze, Opal, Bronze Opal