One of the most important
points of any new conservatory installation,
(and one that is most often over-looked) is to aim to achieve
the lowest possible 'U' value
so as to enable the maximum all year round use - this includes
the floor & walls which are
obvious areas where effective contributions to this aim can
be achieved quite cost effectively.
Where possible and in most cases all walls should
be constructed to match the existing
brickwork, stone or rendered finish construction of the existing
property and have an
insulated cavity wall ! With a choice of brickwork on both sides,
or brickwork externally
and the use of internal insulated blockwork and plastered.
Compared to a single skin-wall which most window
companies build, this has a 'U' value
of 3.1 W/m²K, and a insulated cavity wall of 0.5W/m²K.
More than a 600% improvement
in insulation is effectively achieved by using this method
!
The internal conservatory floor can be float
finished or screeded, and can be fully insulated
to further increase insulation values. A uninsulated has a 'U'
value of only 1.5 W/m²K, but
if you add a 25mm insulation to this it drops to 0.8 W/m²K,
whilst a 50 mm insulation
achieves a 0.55 W/m²K - that equates to nearly a 300% improvement.
(Figures are approximate based on a conservatory floor of 3m
Sq)
With Waterside conservatories having a construction
& engineering background, you
can rest assured that regardless of the size, type or design
of your chosen conservatory,
we will treat each individual building, property and installation
with the utmost respect . .
and whilst every conservatory we build & install contains
the same principles - it is a
fact that the ground your property resides on will be slightly
different in one form
or another than one just round the corner.
With this fact in mind we always have open mind
and a fresh approach to every
new customer, order and conservatory which we are about to install
!
Below is an example of a conservatory base under
construction . .
