Installing secondhand conservatory

Question

Hi , I need a conservatory taking down and re-installing . It’s a hardwood one . Please let me know if this feasible ? Or whether I should just buy a new conservatory.

Adam · Answer

It is possible, but highly unlikely there wont be any damage. If it was hand made by a decent joiner then it would be very hard to do, as they were built to last. Now a days conservatories are all nuts and bolts so easy to dismantle. I have witnessed in the past a timber conservatory that had all the joints glued, and jointed properly, making it near on impossible to remove as it should be. The problem is getting some one to do it as they will be liable for any damage caused unless you agree first that it wont be down to them. Maybe try to take it down whole but if that dosn't work then replace.

Dominic · Answer

If you have an old one it may be advisable to look  into replacing it.
As you can imagine,  the structure of wood will deteriorate  in the winter weather,  and be draughty and loose.

Mark · Answer

I would recommend that you look into purchasing a new conservatory.
If the existing one is taken apart and re-fitted it could cause many issues in the future and become costly.
Timber being a natural product changes over time with weather conditions etc.
I would recommend a UPVC Conservatory as Timber Conservatories are very costly in comparison and will require regular maintenance.

Alex · Answer

Hello I have done a similar job to this only last week and as we started we came across a lot of rot, so we rebuilt it new doors etc, money wise it depends really on your budget a good builder will work with you not against you, if you start stripping it apart and find rot like I did then the job can become bigger and costing a bit more hope this helps 
Alex

TOBY · Answer

I would recommend buying a new conservatory going to be hard to reinstall it, how ever if you are looking for a hardwood consvervatory these can be quite expensive

Gary · Answer

To be totally honest your probably better of buying a new 1 as its wooden . The likelihood of dismantling it without causing damage is not good, and probably end up costing a lot more in new parts and repairs,

Neil · Answer

Why does it need to come down, check with a builder if the base is unsafe, or a glazier if the roof needs attention.

Installing secondhand conservatory

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