Truly PVC, based in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester are uPVC conservatory designers and uPVC conservatory installers with a reputation for fine design and exceptional build quality.
Offering the conservatory buyer more choice with quality options such as Low-E glass and hardwearing Pergo flooring, Truly PVC are becoming the regions preferred conservatory supplier.
It’s details like this that have helped Truly PVC grow our reputation for quality conservatories throughout Greater Manchester. That and the knowledge that customers are dealing with a conservatory specialist. Our range and breadth of experience is second to none. Truly PVC are the Complete Solution from first plans to the final finish of your beautiful conservatory.
Quality products and quality installation
Truly PVC uPVC conservatories, uPVC porches, uPVC windows, uPVC doors and uPVC roofline solutions use products from industry leaders.
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Q1. What is the installation process?
Once a design has been chosen and our surveyor has carried out a site visit, work can then get underway. The first stage is Groundwork during which time the site is prepared, footings are dug and the foundations are laid. This is followed by the Basebuild stage, which sees the footings and dwarf wall built plus the pouring of a concrete slab floor, if required. The final stage is Fitting, this is when the conservatory really begins to take shape as the frame, roof and glazing are all added before the finishing touches like plastering, decorative features and electrics are applied.
You can view the conservatory installation process on a live project
- Q2. How does self-cleaning glass work?
Pilkington ActivTM is the world’s first self-cleaning glass to use a microscopic coating with a unique dual-action. The first stage of the cleaning process is “photocatalytic”. In this stage the coating reacts with daylight to break down organic dirt. The second stage is “hydrophilic”. Here, instead of forming droplets, rainwater hits the glass and spreads evenly, running off in a “sheet” and taking the loosened dirt with it, also drying quickly without leaving streaks.
You can find out more about Pilkington ActivTM self-cleaning glass by viewing our conservatory glass page.
- Q3. What is polycarbonate roofing?
Polycarbonate is a popular alternative to glass and is available in a variety of colours and specifications. The choice of polycarbonate may vary depending on the colour of the conservatory side frames or the light transmission/heat control factors that have to be taken into consideration. Heatguard is an innovative polycarbonate designed to limit heat build-up within the conservatory. It allows light to enter the roof, but by deflecting solar radiation, can reduce solar heat gain through the roof by up to 50% compared to conventional material. Heatguard provides a very cost effective option to reduce heat gain though the roof, often eliminating the need for blinds.
View our roof glazing page to find out more about Ultraframe polycarbonate from Truly PVC.
- Q4. Do I need planning permission?
Under new regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 adding a conservatory to your house is considered to be permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission. Likewise, conservatories are normally exempt from building regulations when certain limits and conditions are met.
View our Planning & Building Regulations page for detailed information regarding planning permission and building regulations.
- For more hints, tips and explanations, view our Help & Advice pages, which we shall be adding more information to in the coming weeks.
