Product Comparison

CONSERVATORY ROOF

The conservatory roof is the most important part of the structure. We only use Ultraframe conservatory roofs because it has been in use throughout the UK, Europe and the USA for over fifteen years and has an excellent pedigree. The roof has integrated trickle ventilation through the eaves and optional Ridgeflow ventilation for the ridge provides up to four changes of air in the roof space per hour. Ultraselect decorative eaves trim allows you to personalise the internal eaves of your new conservatory and Conservaflash is supplied as standard for all conservatories excluding lean to models.

WINDOW AND DOOR GLAZING

There are two main types of double glazed sealed units available but most of our competitors will normally include option 1 as standard due to the cost savings:

1) Standard Float Glass [U value 2.7]
Standard air filled sealed units have poor heat retaining qualities even if they are argon filled and will lose your valuable heat in the winter resulting in higher fuel bills. They also provide little protection against solar gain in the summer which means higher temperatures inside the conservatory and possible fading of furniture and floor covering, especially if the conservatory is south facing.

2) K Glass [U value 1.8]
Whilst the addition of K glass will improve insulation in the colder months, because it is a 'hard-coat Low E' glass with little protection against solar gain it will actually trap hot air in the summer increasing the ambient temperature inside the conservatory.

TRIPLE SHIELD LOW E DOUBLE GLAZING 

With an exceptionally low U Value of just 1.2 we include Triple Shield Argon Filled Low E double glazing to all windows and doors in the conservatory and it can also be specified for roof glazing. Triple Shield considerably out performs standard double glazing and K glass for insulation values ensuring that your heating costs are kept to the minimum. In the summer it's 'soft coat Low E' glass reduces solar gain helping to keep the conservatory cooler.

POLYCARBONATE ROOF GLAZING

25mm or even 16mm polycarbonate is still offered by many suppliers because of the cost savings available.

35mm polycarbonate in a choice of clear, opal, bronze or heatguard is standard on all of our conservatories. 35mm is the optimum thickness providing improved insulation and noise reduction.

GLASS ROOF GLAZING

The addition of a glass roof to any conservatory will considerably improve the aesthetics. However, as with the windows and doors above using standard air filled glass sealed units for the roof will mean loss of heat through the roof.

Whether your choice is clear, anti-sun or the latest solar control glass we always include Triple Shield Argon Filled sealed units which retain the same 1.2 U value for the roof as provided in the windows and doors.

OPENING VENTS

All conservatories needs adequate ventilation to ensure the free-flow of air. Many suppliers still only offer two openers as standard.

Our conservatories include four opening vents as standard and you can add more if you want to.

SECURITY

It is important to ensure a high level of security is maintained for your new conservatory. Some conservatories only include basic espagnolette locking as standard.

We provide high security Pincer locking to all openers which is backed by the manufacturer's own £1,000 warranty against forced entry. All doors are fitted with hook bolt locking, two handles with keyed alike cylinders and restrictors to prevent to the door leaves from opening back onto the brickwork.

WINDOW AND DOOR PROFILE

There are many different PVCu profiles on the market in various shapes and sizes. Most PVCu frames are 70mm deep but you may still find some conservatories offered with frames supplied with 60mm deep or less frames. Some manufacturers supply conservatories in 'single module' frames which are connected to each other using 20mm(or wider)couplers. When assembled, conservatories built this way will have broader sightlines which reduce the glass area.

Our DIY conservatories are manufactured using Kommerling 70mm ovolo sculptured profile which replicates traditional timber windows and doors. All orders are individually manufactured using the least number of frame connectors possible ensuring traditional sight-lines are retained.

Trade Conservatories 2 U standard specification:

• 70mm PVCu Ovolo profile from Europe’s number 1 supplier, Kommerling
• Unique ‘Timberlook’ design replicates traditional timber windows
• Internally glazed windows and door for high security
• Exclusive ‘Triple Shield’ low E Argon gas filled 28mm sealed units with 1.2 U Value
• Toughened safety glass as standard
• High security ‘Pincer’ locking system
• High quality Gold, White or Chrome locking handles
• All conservatories include 4 opening vents as standard
• Full warranty which includes 20 year colour fast guarantee on frame profiles
• Ultraframe conservatory roof structure
• 35mm Polycarbonate roof.
• FREE Conservaflash(excl lean to conservatory)
• FREE Ultraselect decorative eaves trim
• All rainwater goods
• Free delivery to your door anywhere in mainland UK

YOU ONLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

All of us like a bargain and it's no different when it comes to buying a DIY conservatory. With so many conservatory suppliers to choose from it's easy to choose the cheapest and consider that you've bought a bargain. In the real world however, a cheap conservatory is unlikely to offer good insulation factors such as heat retaining glass which will help to keep the conservatory warm in the winter without escalating your fuel bill.

We want you to take your time and consider all the facts before purchasing your new self build conservatory. You should find all the information you require on this web site or through the external links provided. In particular, please consider the high specification of our DIY conservatories compared to most of our competitors, some of whom will no doubt be cheaper than us and remember(in the real world)you only get what you pay for.

Buying a lower specification self build conservatory may save you money now but could mean you are only able to use the conservatory for 9 months of the year because it is either too cold and too expensive to heat in the winter or like a sauna in the summer.

For a quick and easy way to compare our conservatory specification against others download our Product Evaluation Guide.

Follow these links to get the facts about Climate Control and Insulation Values.