Below are some detailed installation guides for the K2 Konnect self build conservatory system.

Please click on the TEXT to view the contents of the manuals

Complete conservatory guide 

Complete conservatory guide link

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Bespoke conservatory guide

Bespoke conservatory guide link

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Edwardian conservatory guide 

Edwardian conservatory guide link

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Victorian conservatory guide

Victorian conservatory guide link

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Lean-to conservatory guide

Lean-to conservatory guide link

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Capella orangery guide

Capella orangery guide link

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Garden room guide

Garden room guide link

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Box gutter guide

Box gutter guide link

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Patio door guide

Patio door guide link

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If you’re thinking about building your own diy conservatory in stoke then you have come to the right place. We can offer you a wide selection of self build diy conservatories & orangeries which are very affordable. All of our conservatories come with a ten year manufacturers warranty giving you peace of mind for your new conservatory in stoke.

We can supply you with a comprehensive range of conservatories, orangeries or garden buildings to enhance your home.

With our vast selection of conservatory styles you can be assured that we can supply it for you at competitive prices

From Lean To conservatories to our Bespoke range of conservatories in stoke

Why DIY?

The bottom line is about saving money. On average you save about 60% of the cost of having a national installation company install your conservatory.

Whats the difference between a DIY system and a trade system?

The K2 Konnect system was designed for the home owner who has no fitting experience. The panels arrive fully glazed and connect with an aluminium plate. The trade system has to be screwed together and the glazing must be installed on site. Hence installation companies employ experienced fitters to install the trade system.

Can I build a DIY conservatory on my own?

If the conservatory is simple and fairly small you should be able to complete the installation on your own. If you are installing a more complicated structure like a P-shape you will definitely need an extra pair of hands for the roof. Similarly, if you want to install glass into the roof structure another pair of hands will be required.

What materials will I need to buy?

If you purchase the K2 Konnect, DIY Conservatory system you will not need to buy anything. All fixings, sealants, rainwater goods, etc. are supplied, the only thing you may want to upgrade is the flashing system. A bituminous product called Flashband is supplied but we advise the use of lead as it is a more permanent finish.

What is U-value?

The U-value is the ability of the conservatory glazing to retain heat within the structure. An untreated double glazed sealed unit has a U-value of 2.6. When adding a low-emission treatment the U-value improves to 1.7 and when the top of the range Celsius Elite system is used the U-value further improves to 0.9.

What is the best roof glazing material?

This question will be mainly driven by your budget. As standard DIY conservatories are supplied with 25mm, five wall polycarbonate. This is the most common conservatory roof glazing material in the UK. You can upgrade this system, at very little cost, to a 35mm, seven wall system that has improved U-value and heat reflection properties. The next step up is untreated toughened glass which is better looking and reduces noise dramatically. This should not break the bank but does not have good heat reflection or U-value properties. The top of the range is Celsius Elite and depending on the size of the roof can set you back many hundreds or even thousands of pounds

What is a Durabase?

The Durabase is an insulated steel base DIY system that is used instead of the traditional concrete and brick structure. The base and wall finish is almost identical to that of the traditional method without having to have brick laying skills and in a fraction of the time without creating much mess or disruption.

Please click on the colored links to visit the web sites.

Planning Portal – UK Government

The government website regarding the requirement for planning permission and building regulations in England and Wales.

Building Standards – Scotland

Scottish legislation website regarding building standards requirements in Scotland

Building control – Northern Ireland

The website outlining legislation in Northern Ireland regarding building control requirements.

Federation of Master Builders

A website where you can find vetted builders and fitters so you avoid the cowboys.

Gas Safe Register

A website where you can find gas safe registered installers in your area.

Guild of Master Craftsman

A website where you can find vetted builders and fitters so you avoid the cowboys.

British Board of Agrement

An organization that provides approval and certification to British manufactures.

Heating Calculator

A website that advises on the heating required to achieve your desired room temperature

Room Cooling Calculator.

A website that advises on the cooling required to achieve your desired room temperature

Insulation Material

A website that gives the facts on different insulation material used by DIY builders.

Conservatory Design Ideas

A website that has loads of design ideas for all styles of DIY conservatories

Conservatory Furniture

A website selling good quality conservatory furniture

DIY How To

A website with a lot of good DIY advise

gotlinks.com

A good site to exchange links.
List your site in the best web directory listing for free You can find other related resources in the Home Improvement Directory

K2 – 25-35mm Roof Install Guide

Click on the above purple link to see a brief roof installation manual. The full installation manual and installation DVD is supplied with every K2 Konnect conservatory. The complete manual, of 123 pages, can not be hosted on this web site as it is to large.

K2 – Structural Guide

Click on the above blue link to see detailed structural information about the K2 Konnect DIY conservatory products. This guide was prepared for the conservatory trade clients, but might be of interest to the more technically minded DIYer. It demonstrates the parameters with which a conservatory roof needs to be designed for roof snow loading in different regions in the UK. It also shows roof pitch information for the different conservatory styles.

K2 – Surveyors Guide

Click on the above green link to see a complete surveyors guide to all aspects of planning and installing your conservatory, including planning permission requirements, building regulations and the full conservatory surveying process. This document was prepared for the use by professional conservatory surveyors, so it should provide you with all the information you need to plan your self build conservatory correctly.

Project Conservatory Limited – Company Number: 7298972. VAT Number: 996 8563 36 “The Office” 23 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6HE. Tel: 0800 6126234. Email: info@projectconservatories.co.uk

Below are a number of items and optional extras that ca be added to your Self Build Conservatory Project. Guide prices are included to help you estimate and plan your budget.

Roof Ventilators.

Roof vents have become an important addition to any south facing DIY Conservatory. With the latest in Low-Emission technology, the conservatory when left locked up during a sunny day can reach quite extreme temperatures. As the heat build up starts in the roof, a cracked open roof vent allows the heat to escape without allowing the rain in. If the conservatory is hot, the best way to expel the heat is to open the roof vent fully and open a large window or door, thereby creating a chimney effect to draw the heat out.  Manual roof vents are supplied with a winding pole and work in the same manner as a car jack by cranking the vent open. The upgrade from the manual roof vent is by adding an electrical motor that has a chain drive that is operated by a wall mounted rocker switch.

Manual Roof Vent (all colours, including winding pole) – £188.00

Electrical Roof Vent (all colours, including chain drive motor) – £341.00

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Tie Bars

The tie bar is an essential structural component for any DIY Conservatory of over a certain width and/or projection. The calculation for the requirement of a tie bar will differ through different regions of the UK when taking predicted snow loading estimates into account. The function of the tie bar is to stop the frames from spreading under the weight of the roof. This is especially important when dealing with a heavy glass roof.

The standard white or brown tie bars are included in the price. The above, new ‘tie wire’ concept is £150.00.

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Handles and Security

Choosing the finish color of you DIY Conservatories handles is a very personal decision. Traditionally ‘gold’ has been the most popular choice but today chrome is the handle of choice is it gives a modern aspect to the building. The gold and chrome handles are more of an architectural feature on either the white or wood grain PVC finishes, while the white handle is unobtrusive and just blends into the background on a white unit. The window handles are key lockable and have a fully secure night vent locking position to allow for background ventilation. All windows are supplied top hung with stainless steel reflex hinges that can be adjusted to become stiff so the wind cant blow them open/shut. The windows  have six locking points.Two shoot bolts, two cam sliders and two frame hooks on the hinge side. The door security system is two hook bolts, four shoot bolts, two cam sliders and one dead bolt.

White handles are included on white PVC as are gold and chrome on wood grain PVC.

Window handles, gold/chrome on white PVC – £8.00 each and doors £13.00 each.

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Roof Glazing

Polycarbonate is by far the most popular choice for DIY Conservatory builders in the UK. This is mainly down to it’s low cost and ease of installation. The standard polycarbonate supplied with a self build conservatory is 25 mm, five wall structure in clear, opal and bronze. There is a heat-guard option available that will reduce solar heat gain by 50% and a bronze  on opal option that will complement a wood grain finish and reflect light on the inside. The upgrade to the standard 25mm system is the seven wall, 35mm structure. This has improved heat retention properties due to the additional cavities the heat must pass through. The 35mm system is supplied in all the same colors as the standard system. It is slightly more expensive but we can only quote once we know the style and size of your DIY Conservatory.

These images demonstrate the difference between an untreated glass roof on the left and a roof treated with blue tint on the right. In direct sunlight the conservatory with the untreated roof will have almost no protection  heat and glare while the treated roof will reduce the solar heat gain and glare by about 70%. For details see the Celsius Glass page in the products drop down menu. Prices can only be calculated once the size is known. Online quote

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Designs in Glass

The below lead, resin and beveled designs will stamp your individual character on your DIY Conservatory.

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Window Boards Kits

A compressed particle board with a tough white PVC finish, including end caps and joints.

2m window board kit – £13.00

3m window board kit – £19.00

A compressed particle board with a tough rosewood PVC finish, including end caps and joints.

2m window board kit – £46.00

3m window board kit – £55.00

A compressed particle board with a tough light oak PVC finish, including end caps and joints.

2m window board kit – £46.00

3m window board kit – £55.00

Project Conservatory Limited – Company Number: 7298972. VAT Number: 996 8563 36 “The Office” 23 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6HE. Tel: 0800 6126234. Email: info@projectconservatories.co.uk

The bi-fold door system has become hugely popular with DIY conservatory builders. Where previously these doors could only be fitted by qualified professional, the new systems can be installed by competent DIY home owners. There are many  different  configurations  of which way doors should slide and how to split the sections. At K2 Conservatories all bi-fold door systems are supplied with a portal frame so there is no downward deflection which would hinder the operation of the sliding mechanism. The portal frame consists of a structurally enhanced eaves beam and corner posts with engineered connectors and adapters to assemble the structural parts.

A three section bi-fold door, with dwarf walls on either side, including the Portal frame will be an additional £1949.00

A four section bi-fold door, with dwarf walls on either side, including the Portal frame will be an additional £2496.00

These prices are in addition to the cost of the conservatory

The below images give you some examples of how the portal frame needs to be configured to give the correct support to the b-fold door system. The small black pads indicate where the structural load will be taken up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The above image demonstrates the maximum width for three and four section bi-fold doors. Larger bi-fold doors are available on request. The bi-fold door system is available in white, light oak on white, rosewood on white, light oak and rosewood.

Project Conservatory Limited – Company Number: 7298972. VAT Number: 996 8563 36 “The Office” 23 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6HE. Tel: 0800 6126234. Email: info@projectconservatories.co.uk

Below are some examples of popular DIY conservatory prices and designs. Please keep in mind when comparing prices that our K2 Konnect system is designed for the home owner, who does not have years of fitting experience, and is not a product that would be supplied to installation companies, unlike that which is being supplied by some online retailers.

The conservatory prices below include 20% VAT & delivery to mainland UK 

Please fill in the online quote form for a tailored DIY conservatory quote.

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Optional Extras and Upgrades

• manual roof vent and winding pole – £188,00
• electric roof vent and motor – £341.00
• additional top light openers – two included – £  34.00
• additional deep opening vents – £  44.00
• additional single door – white – £157.00
• additional double doors – white – £270,00
• 2m window board kit – white – £  13.00
• 3m window board kit – white – £  19.00
• gold/chrome handles per door – white pvc finish – £   13.00
• gold/chrome handles per window – white pcv finish – £     8.00
• internal Georgian bar – full height paneL –  £   35.00
• internal Georgian bar – dwarf wall panel – £  29.00
• single Georgian bar – in top light – £   11.00
• Georgian arch – below transom line – £   23.00
• Gothic arch – below transom line – £   67.00
• we work the cost of the below upgrades out by style and size, so the online quote form needs to be completed.
• upgrade to 35mm polycarbonate – complete online quote form
• upgrade to a toughened glass roof – complete online quote form
• upgrade to Low-E glass – complete online quote form
• upgrade to Pilkington glass – complete online quote form
• upgrade to Celsius glass – complete online quote form.

All of the above prices include 20% VAT and delivery throughout mainland UK

Project Conservatory Limited – Company Number: 7298972. VAT Number: 996 8563 36 “The Office” 23 Brereton Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6HE. Tel: 0800 6126234. Email: info@projectconservatories.co.uk