Conservatories and Sunrooms Online - Free Guide to Conservatory Base and Dwarf Wall Construction
CONSTRUCTION GUIDE
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| 13. The outer leaf of the wall is built.
In this case, artificial stone to match the house is used. |
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14. The inner leaf of the cavity wall is
built to complete the basework. The same material as the outer leaf has
been used to provide a feature stone finish. |
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| 15. On this installation cavity trays
are being installed due to the porosity of the house wall and the exposed
conditions which the conservatory faces. This is an option most people do
not go for - but one we highly recommend - especially in exposed
situations. |
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16. A close-up of a cavity
tray. |
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| 17. The final cavity tray is
installed. |
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18. The house wall is pointed after the
installation of the cavity trays and lead flashings. |
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| 19. The PVCu external cill is fitted to
the dwarf wall and erection of the side frames begins. |
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20. On completion of the frames the
structural aluminium eaves beam is fitted to the head of the frames.
Please
note this example is based on the ULTRAFRAME roofing system. |
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Thanks to Ultraframe
PLC for providing the basis and images of this construction guide.
PLEASE NOTE: Our construction guide is not a instruction manual.
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