Part L for Conservatories

Part L for Conservatories

Building Regulations Part L for Conservatories (Proposed) 2010

Proposed Amendments to building regulations Part L

At present conservatories less than 30m2 are excluded from Building Regulation compliance. However, following the Government's long term commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improved energy efficiency changes to the building regulations are currently at consultation stage and a revised Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in March 2010 and is likely to be implemented on 1st October 2010.

Although subject to change prior to publication the current proposals will see all conservatories introduced into Part L of the Building Regulations from next year. This will require the homeowner to obtain a certificate of conformity from their Local Authority which will confirm that the build and specification of their conservatory meets the new building regulation requirements.

What does this mean for conservatories?

For conservatories the changes will in brief require

- Improved insulation to the conservatory base and walls
- Deeper footings may be required than at present
- There will also be a mandatory requirement for all double glazed sealed  units  to be Low E glass ensuring the conservatory is efficient at retaining heat in the winter.
- Limiting solar gains into the conservatory in  the summer which will increase demand for solar control roof glass options such as Activ Blue and Aqua Green.

How Will this effect Conservatory Prices?

Most Installers are suggesting the prices could rise by an average of £1000 or even more depending on size. This is due to the factors above.
The revised Part L Building Regulation is due to be published in March next year (2010) and implemented on 1st October 2010

PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE PROPOSED CHANGES AND MAY CHANGE. WE WILL KNOW MORE AFTER MARCH 2010