The positioning of the conservatory in relation to its surroundings is an important factor in creating a personal and comfortable interior.
Heating and good insulation and will be needed if the conservatory faces north. Additional ventilation and shading (Blinds - Curtains) needed for south facing conservatories |
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East facing rooms capture the morning light and make ideal breakfast rooms. Whilst afternoon and evening sun will fill any west facing conservatory |
Transmittance
This is the direct sunlight that causes heat gain and even a small amount will cause discomfort. Prevention of directly transmitted heat will provide necessary comfort factor, particularly essential in conservatory. |
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You must take in certain factors when you decide to decorate your conservatory. Comfort is one of the main factors when enjoying a new conservatory.
There are several ways in which you can combat this. You can you blinds and curtains, but one of the most effect ways is to exclude the sunlight by treating the glass.
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Double glazed glass units used in any roof are required to meet full safety glazing material to BS6206. If polycarbonate glazing material is specified, this is strong and shatterproof. The polycarbonate or glass sheets cannot and must not be attempted to be removed from the roof without the use of a special tool to lift the glazing security bead. |
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Damage to persons and property may occur if guidelines are not followed. |
Statutory obligations All roofs are designed in accordance with all relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice.
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BS6399 : Part Three : |
1988 Snow loading for buildings |
CP 3 : Chapter V: Part Two |
1972 Wind Loadings |
CP 118 : BS 8118 |
Structural use of aluminium |
BS5516: |
Overhead glazing |
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Polycarbonate is a cost saving alternative to expensive glass and it can be treated to offer excellent solar protection and thermal
properties. Until now, this has been at the cost of light quality transmission. |
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Polyspan Optimum technology is a revolutionary new polycarbonate that has one of the best solar control in combination with light transmission available in today's market .
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It is a well-known fact that double glazed units are of significant value in reducing energy loss, bill costs and offers other benefits such as lower energy consumption (reducing your carbon footprint) lessening the your impact on the environment.
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They also give you perfect transparency through the reduction of the condensation on the warm air side and the possibility of using larger glazed areas without increasing energy consumption. However, when this type of unit breaks down, most of its characteristics are compromised. That's is why it's a good idea to get you windows and doors checked on a regular basis by a professional
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