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make a garden room out of a conservatory

  • 02-01-2020 11:51PM
    #1
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,845 ✭✭✭


    hi all,

    I see a 2nd hand ( ex display )conservatory for sale for reasonable money

    Its small, 2.5x2.5 but I think I could:

    Put in a foundation cheap, and build the 2 missing walls and dwarf wall front for small enough money.

    The roof, front double glazing and bifolds look decent enough.

    Would this be a quick win for a garden room ?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 15,055 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    What's reasonable money?

    I got a 16x11ft wooden shed, got a plasterer, got it insulated, wired up for electricity, etc. and all was done for about €4k. Could be worth just asking around local shed places (many will insulate and ply line the inside for you). I got mine at Funshog Garden Sheds in Collon, Louth (but I live in louth, so).

    Might just be a more straight-forward and easy option all in all?


  • #3
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,328 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Conservatories are generally cold af in this country. Poorly built. Poorly designed. Theres probably a reason its being sold second hand.

    For me no, its not worth it. You wont use the space it will be the cold damp room of the house


  • #4
    Irish_peppa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 651 ✭✭✭Irish_peppa


    I think the OP wants to build this away from the house and down the back of the garden? Hmmm I think that might work as a nice sunny room during summer evenings


  • #5
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,328 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Irish_peppa wrote: »
    I think the OP wants to build this away from the house and down the back of the garden? Hmmm I think that might work as a nice sunny room during summer evenings

    A glass room during sunny evenings... :eek:


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,863 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    It'd be like a nice dwarf wall greenhouse.
    I think its a great idea.
    If you had the Big wall facing south you could grow a big grape vine up against it.
    an orangery.


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  • #7
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,845 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    I was actually thinking of this

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    Was going to make it a south facing room at the bottom of the garden by building the back, side and dwarf front wall


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
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    You are going to spend a lot on bricks so factor that in.
    They are 1.50e a pop new.
    I dont know if you can lay them yourself.
    Take a look at this thread here,there is some pictures of my greenhouse.
    Cost us just shy of 2.5k ,100% DIY.
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058017925


  • #9
    Irish_peppa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 651 ✭✭✭Irish_peppa


    Robamerc I had a similar Idea and I personally think would work great. Its effectively a standalone mini extension/sunroom.
    You could prep the base yourself . Nice project for the summer:cool:


  • #10
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,518 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    listermint wrote: »
    Conservatories are generally cold af in this country. Poorly built. Poorly designed. Theres probably a reason its being sold second hand.

    For me no, its not worth it. You wont use the space it will be the cold damp room of the house

    Dont forget that they are also unbearably warm in the summer unless you have roof windows (which most dont)

    OP I'd do my very best to avoid a conservatory.


  • #11
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,845 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    Or.....

    Buy this, replace the doors with a sliding glass door, and clad it with "cedar"

    I could then use insulated plasterboards on the inside to finish it

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  • #12
    FootFree
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭FootFree


    Considering doing this. Off a garage wall. Did anyone end up doing it?

    How long did it take 2 men to remove it?

    Any ball park figure get it up, base, low walls and diy fitting. Thanks



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