Hello
I am new to this forum but have already read a lot and found useful advice. Now I need to start my own topic because I simply can’t find anything on the internet.
In three weeks, we will be getting a new patio roof. We are really excited about having a conservatory, but unfortunately, that’s not possible at the moment. To save money, I would like to build it myself. I already have a contact for aluminum profiles.
Now the question is whether to go for double glazing or just tempered glass (toughened safety glass). My father-in-law says I should definitely choose double glazing. The roof consists of 10mm laminated safety glass (VSG). The aluminum profiles are not insulated. Does it make sense to use double glazing for the sliding glass walls in this case? It needs to be closed on both sides and the front, all planned with sliding panels. In terms of cost, I could build a cold conservatory for about 4,000€ (around 4,400 USD). With different profiles for double glazing and the double glazing itself, the price goes directly to about 12,000€ (around 13,200 USD).
Who has experience with cold conservatories and can offer some tips?
To what extent can a cold conservatory be heated? For example, with a fireplace or two infrared heaters.
Is it possible to use it during winter with heating options? Maybe even when it’s below freezing?
I hope to hear from someone soon. Until then.
I am new to this forum but have already read a lot and found useful advice. Now I need to start my own topic because I simply can’t find anything on the internet.
In three weeks, we will be getting a new patio roof. We are really excited about having a conservatory, but unfortunately, that’s not possible at the moment. To save money, I would like to build it myself. I already have a contact for aluminum profiles.
Now the question is whether to go for double glazing or just tempered glass (toughened safety glass). My father-in-law says I should definitely choose double glazing. The roof consists of 10mm laminated safety glass (VSG). The aluminum profiles are not insulated. Does it make sense to use double glazing for the sliding glass walls in this case? It needs to be closed on both sides and the front, all planned with sliding panels. In terms of cost, I could build a cold conservatory for about 4,000€ (around 4,400 USD). With different profiles for double glazing and the double glazing itself, the price goes directly to about 12,000€ (around 13,200 USD).
Who has experience with cold conservatories and can offer some tips?
To what extent can a cold conservatory be heated? For example, with a fireplace or two infrared heaters.
Is it possible to use it during winter with heating options? Maybe even when it’s below freezing?
I hope to hear from someone soon. Until then.
Hello
Heating there doesn’t really make sense. It warms up quite quickly in the sun. Based on experience, the garden/space can be used about 6 to 8 weeks earlier and also a few weeks longer, so you can already sit outside in a T-shirt in February.
This doesn’t quite match your planned size and also doesn’t directly answer your question.
I lived for 5 years in the "Glashaus Dorum." Google can provide more information about that.
Olli
Heating there doesn’t really make sense. It warms up quite quickly in the sun. Based on experience, the garden/space can be used about 6 to 8 weeks earlier and also a few weeks longer, so you can already sit outside in a T-shirt in February.
This doesn’t quite match your planned size and also doesn’t directly answer your question.
I lived for 5 years in the "Glashaus Dorum." Google can provide more information about that.
Olli
I think I will be happy with a cold conservatory. I don’t want to use it as a second living room or a heated sunroom. But I would like to be able to spend Christmas Eve with family, have breakfast on Christmas morning, or celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends. Maybe also have a nice evening with friends once a week.
For that, I would plan to include some heating options, either a wood-burning stove or two electric infrared heaters.
I’m really curious about how much benefit I would get from using insulated glass instead of tempered safety glass for the glass walls.
I would probably also add insulation to the floor, about 6cm (2.4 inches) of polystyrene foam, and install a new porcelain tile floor on pedestals.
Honestly, I didn’t realize that even a cold conservatory needs proper ventilation.
For that, I would plan to include some heating options, either a wood-burning stove or two electric infrared heaters.
I’m really curious about how much benefit I would get from using insulated glass instead of tempered safety glass for the glass walls.
I would probably also add insulation to the floor, about 6cm (2.4 inches) of polystyrene foam, and install a new porcelain tile floor on pedestals.
Honestly, I didn’t realize that even a cold conservatory needs proper ventilation.
Tamanara schrieb:
Honestly, I didn’t realize you also need to consider ventilation in a cold conservatory. People and plants naturally add moisture to the conservatory. Warm air holds a lot of moisture, which then condenses on cold surfaces. To reduce humidity, proper ventilation is necessary, for example, windows at both ends to allow cross-ventilation or even automatic ventilation systems.
During my training, I had to work a bit with conservatories, but I quickly realized I would never build one myself. If I wanted one, I would have a professional handle it. From a building physics perspective, it’s just too demanding for me.
Vicky Pedia6 May 2020 22:14Tamanara schrieb:
To be honest, I didn’t realize you also have to consider ventilation for a cold conservatory.Absolutely! The comparison by @hanse987 is quite accurate. If you hardly ever use the conservatory, an electric radiator is enough—easy to plug in and can also include a fan and/or timer.Similar topics