Work is starting this week on my conservatory roof to replace the polycarbonate with the lightweight tile system also getting my frames and doors replaced with A rated glass, I remove my patio doors years ago to make it an open space and never regretted it although it can be too hot in the summer never had a problem in the winter because I fitted underfloor heating
My architect would have insisted that room had 2 sets of bi-folds for 'flow.' He certainly knows how to spend other peoples money!
I've never understood these mass bi fold doors. Often they are the lead into the garden from an open plan kitchen/lounge/dining room. This invites in bugs, flies and all kinds of "get the fuck off my food" type rascals plus the annoying ones that sit on your tv screen whilst your watching the match The only benefit seems to be it's easier to get the bikes in and out of the house
Bi fold doors are excellent for letting in light and maximising the opening. Loads of combinations for opening too and low thresh options. Inline patios (2 part) you end up with less than half the built aperture size for the opening. Waste of space on smaller apertures. Adding a conservatory of any type can reduce light significantly to the adjoining room, so anything that helps retain light is good. Also the reason why orangeries with a lantern roof can be good, as they still get light but reduce solar gain with the solid section. A good compromise.
just be aware of any costs involved once installed and make sure you go for a reputable company - I work for a glazing company and cost of replacing some of these huge glazed units can be astronomic if they break ! Also if you are near the coast or exposed to weather check what guarantees are offered.
I've also noticed, most people who call their conservatory an "orangery" , rarely grow oranges in them
Been in the glass/ glazing trade all of my working life , over 30 years now and big glazing area’s are common place now, oversize glass is a major issue now as the cost of 6mm toughened glass units is eye watering , I have just pulled out of a job yesterday, customer had a 6 meter clear opening to fill that was drawn on the plans as a 4 panel opening , she now wants a 3 panel opening making each glass unit well over 120kg , no way I am killing myself fitting those buggers , I blame old matey off grand design’s.
Too right. Some of the large glass units take 4 men to lift. Risky business in many respects with customer expectations for flawless glass, scratches etc. Not to mention breakage or unit failure and the replacement unit could have the same issues. When customers will not listen to best advice, then walking away is the right thing.
Some of my projects I have on the phone, varying types of conservatory’s and bifolds and sliding doors.also found a photo of the best bike I have ever owned and stupidly sold.
grossly unfair thread - suits the (obvious) bias on here, someone needs to start a Laboratory thread.
