Afternoon everyone, I'm sure that this has been asked before, but I'd be interested to hear everyones views on this topic.
Basically after a month or so of solid DIY, where I've built stud walls, hung doors, built fences, hung gates, did some work on the plumbing etc, I'm feeling fairly confident, and I'm eager to learn more.
Something we've always wanted is more downstairs space. We've considered a conservatory in the past, and we can just about afford to have one installed....but now I've got the bit between my teeth, I'm thinking, what the hell, why not have a go myself.
I'm just wondering what everyones views are on both the ease (or not) of construction and also the useability of Conservatories v brick built Extensions? Is it possible to build a conservatory using the lowest glazed area allowed (50% walls 75% roof, is that right?), and put in beefy enough heating (even thick blinds lol) to make it useable most of the year round without breaking the bank in heating costs. Alternatively for a careful, sensible DIY'er, keen to learn, how would you rate my chances of building a brick built extension largely by myself?
I know a fair bit about the basic concepts involved in foundations, building, damp proofing and insulation, but I'd also be taking my time to read up thoroughly on every aspect. I'd be looking to keep it all small enough to be classed as a permitted development. In your opinions are their jobs that are easier to do than others, and aspects of any potential project that might be best off contracted out to a professional
Anybody out there who feels they're in the 'competant, careful, eager to learn' skillset who has attempted either a Conservatory or an Extension?
Basically after a month or so of solid DIY, where I've built stud walls, hung doors, built fences, hung gates, did some work on the plumbing etc, I'm feeling fairly confident, and I'm eager to learn more.
Something we've always wanted is more downstairs space. We've considered a conservatory in the past, and we can just about afford to have one installed....but now I've got the bit between my teeth, I'm thinking, what the hell, why not have a go myself.
I'm just wondering what everyones views are on both the ease (or not) of construction and also the useability of Conservatories v brick built Extensions? Is it possible to build a conservatory using the lowest glazed area allowed (50% walls 75% roof, is that right?), and put in beefy enough heating (even thick blinds lol) to make it useable most of the year round without breaking the bank in heating costs. Alternatively for a careful, sensible DIY'er, keen to learn, how would you rate my chances of building a brick built extension largely by myself?
I know a fair bit about the basic concepts involved in foundations, building, damp proofing and insulation, but I'd also be taking my time to read up thoroughly on every aspect. I'd be looking to keep it all small enough to be classed as a permitted development. In your opinions are their jobs that are easier to do than others, and aspects of any potential project that might be best off contracted out to a professional
Anybody out there who feels they're in the 'competant, careful, eager to learn' skillset who has attempted either a Conservatory or an Extension?