Extra Tips
CONGRATULATIONS ON DOING IT YOURSELF
Nothing beats the satisfaction of a job well done
by YOURSELF. These few extra tips may prove
useful
1. Try and get used to measuring in
millimetres (mm). There are 1000 mm in a metre.
There are 25.4 mm in an inch. If you are at all
uncertain about measuring in mm then give your
measurements in both mm and inches. Your
conservatory supplier should check both
measurements given to make sure they match. (You
may like to confirm this with them). If you are
ordering a Bespoke Design then the conservatory
supplier should send you an order acknowledgement
- so you get an extra opportunity to check
everything. When you get this acknowledgement do
check it completely. Make sure all your
instructions have been followed exactly.
2. Invest in a good quality (large blade)
tape measure.
3. Never assume your house wall is plum.
Using a line and weight, check your wall for plum
(fix line to house wall at ridge level temporally
and let weight hang at end of line at DPC (damp
proof course) level). If the wall
overhangs the base add this measurement to your
base dimensions. For instance if you have an
overhang of 20 mm and the base has a 3400 mm
projection then you would make the overall base
projection 3420 mm. The conservatory frames
should still be manufactured to suit a 3400
mm projection and you will pack off/make good to
conservatory frame.
4. The internal width of a conservatory
frame/roof is external width less 200 mm and
internal depth is external depth less 100 mm in
all "normal" three sided lean to or
Edwardian styles with no box gutters etc.
5. If you come across a problem or
challenge which seems extra difficult - it is
often a good idea to sleep on it. You know more
than you think and given half a chance your brain
will answer almost all your questions. Failing
that - ask an Expert!
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