Our Self Build Conservatory Project
We are David and Allison and we decided it a good idea to build our own Victorian style conservatory, after lots of research we decide to go for a high quality building:
  • µPVC aluminium structure
  • 28mm double glazing
  • 35mm multi wall polycarbonate roof

All the drainage services that run under the conservatory site mean a steel base is the best option rather than digging footings and bridging all those pipes.  To get the optimum use of the space available we decided a bespoke size would be better than an "off the shelf" size. We ordered everything from ROC Wales who manufacture the steel base and dwarf wall, they sourced the actual conservatory from Centurion DIY Conservatories.

These web pages are a diary of the project, when we have remembered we have taken pictures to illustrate progress.
 
The ROC Steel Base Arrives but it has been manufactured wrong 23 Dec 2005
Installing the Concrete Pads a great way to work off that Christmas excess! 27 Dec 2005
Ready for the Base levelling the site and suppressing vegetation growth 07 Jan 2006
Fitting the Steel Base 15 Jan 2006
Deliveries 20 Jan 2006
Jewson the delivery that ROC forgot to organise arrives 23 Jan 2006
The Build Commences the flooring and insulation are fitted 24 Jan 2006
Dwarf Wall 25 Jan 2006
First Cut 26 Jan 2006
Frames Up 28 Jan 2006
Seal and Screw 29 Jan 2006
The Ridge 31 Jan 2006
Mortar Grinding 01 Feb 2006
Lead Flashing 02 Feb 2006
Glazing 03 Feb 2006
Roof Sheets 11 Feb 2006
Fitting the gasket to the internally fitted windows and first meal 12 Feb 2006