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Some dos and don'ts to get you thinking:
Seek information - make sure you are purchasing the highest quality structure within your budget
Make sure you may well ask your builder what's included in his quote - could it be including flooring and electrics or are you left with a bare shell?
Do install effective heating and ventilation arrangements to be able to use it in most seasons
Do check out whether you need planning permission or building regulations approval if you proceed without them you might want to take it down
Do think concerning the position of the conservatory - if it's south facing it'll need good ventilation and shade, if it's north facing it will need efficient heating
Don't try to construct your own conservatory
Don't add a conservatory if it's likely to take up an excessive amount of space in the garden
Don't choose a design which is not in keeping with your home

Getting a professional company to construct your conservatory needn't be a problem, searching for builders who concentrate on conservatories in your area at the FMB's website, www.findabuilder.co.uk

Planning & Building regulations
There is generally no requirement of conservatories to meet Building Regulations in England and Wales if they're separated in the rest of the house, for instance by patio doors, the floor area does not exceed 30 square metres which is not permanently heated. It is advisable to check with the local authority because other restrictions may apply in your town.

If you live in Scotland conservatories do need to adhere to Part J of the Building Standards. Again, seek advice from the local authority for full details.

In England and Wales many conservatories won't need planning permission. For more details browse the Government's planning website at www.planning.odpm.gov.uk/householder. In Scotland, take a look at www.scotland.gov.uk or call 08457 741741.

Structurally speaking - how's it made?
Most conservatories will have a concrete foundation and floor slab, cavity brickwork lower walls with glazed upper walls and roof panels set inside a framing system. A number of materials can be used for framing, uPVC being the most economical and therefore most often used, with aluminium, steel and timber offering alternative options. All will provide a great result, but achieving watertight joints with timber is more dependent on the ability of the installer, and uPVC might not be allowed on listed buildings or in conservation areas.

FMB member Fincrest specialises in conservatory construction over the south east of England, and md, Peter Dancy says: "A well-built conservatory can be used throughout every season, but be cautious before selecting the glazing as the wrong type could make life uncomfortable when the weather conditions are too hot, freezing or too wet."

Glass facts for conservatories:
Safety: For safety, toughened or laminated glass must be used throughout. Laminated glass offers added security benefits against break-ins and cuts out around 90% of the sun's UV rays, which fade furnishings.
Stay cool: To prevent overheating, especially if your conservatory faces south, use solar control glass such as K2's Celsius Performance Glass or bronze polycarbonate panels for the roof. This could reduce the temperature by several degrees in the summer as well as reducing glare.
Some conservatory roof systems have ridge ventilation and roof lights that open automatically above a given temperature to allow air to flow. You should also consider the positioning of doors and windows to allow a cross flow of air when open.
Winter warmer: Fitting low-emissivity glass will add just 2 or 3 hundred pounds to the bill but significantly reduces heat loss during winter.
Noise reduction: K2's Celsius Performance Glass offers dramaticaly improved sound reduction when compared with 25mm polycarbonate sheets. Polycarbonate roof panels might be less expensive, but they are far noisier than glass if this rains, and may be real conversation stoppers inside a downpour. If you wish to use your conservatory like a main living room it's worth paying extra for a glass roof.

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