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OT: What to look for in a good conservatory? |
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| message from Clive on 16 May 2004 |
Sorry if this is a bit off topic but I couldn't think of anywhere else to
post.
My wife and I have been considering having a conservatory built onto our
house for the last couple of years and have at long last decided to go ahead
and take the plunge. I have done some research and would be grateful if some
kind person could clarify the following points:-
What is considered to be good double glazing, i.e. vacuum or inert gas?
Also what is the optimum spacing, 28mm?
Are welded frames better than mechanically joined?
Is internally beaded the best and most secure?
What should I be looking for in a good secure window and door locking
system, i.e. how many points and is a claw lock the best?
How many layers and what layer spacing is optimum for a polycarb roof?
Do trickle vents above opening widows make any real difference or are
they just a "nice to have" feature
Any comments would be gratefully received.
Thanks,
- Clive
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| Ian Stirling replied to Clive on 16 May 2004 |
Vacuum is not used in any commercial glazing.
The force over a typical window would be several tonnes.
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| Andy Hall replied to Clive on 16 May 2004 |
Vacuum isn't used. A good choice is argon filled, low emissivity
glass.
Normally it is rather less than that.
Don't use a polycarbonate roof if you want to use the conservatory
when it's raining. It will be very noisy. Glass is a much better
solution and easy to clean. Plastic looks murky after a while.
They are a good idea because ventilation is important to avoid
condensation. On new house windows they are standard.
Shop around.
.andy
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| Huge replied to Clive on 17 May 2004 |
The single commonest complaint about conservatories is leaks. Look for a good
roofing seal system and a very good seal to the house that allows movement
without opening gaps. Walk away from anyone using self-adhesive lead flashing.
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