location: conservatories | step-by-step guide
On these pages we hope that we can inform you about the process of constructing a conservatory from the ground up.
STEP 2 - Building

7. Hardcore is laid to a minimum 100mm deep and compacted to form the base layer of the slab.

6. The inner leaf of the cavity wall is built up tofloor level.

8. A blinding screed of sand is laid over the hardcore to prevent any sharp stones puncturing the damp proof membrane. 9. A visqueen damp proof membrane is laid over the sand blinding and lapped onto the inner leaf of brickwork.
10. Optional floor insulation may be installed at this stage. 11.Concrete 100mm thick is laid to bring the slabup to the finished floor level.
12. The concrete is floated to a smooth level surface, suitable for tiling or carpet. 13. The outer leaf of the wall is built. In this case, artificial stone to match the house is used.
14. The inner leaf of the cavity wall is built to complete the base work. The same material as the outer leaf has been used to provide a feature stone finish.

 









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