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For our DIY tips on Porch building, see below. You’ll see our two part guide under the tools you’ll need.

To finish off, here is a list of the likely tools you’ll need:

1) A Power Drill
2) Spirit Level
3) Masonry Bit
4) Sealant
5) Screwdriver

Here is part two of our DIY tips guide - Parts 1 - 4 are lower down the page.

Adding Seals
5) This depends on the Porch you’ve purchased. Some will come with strips of plastic or plastic coated sealant to make the joints between the panels neat and waterproof. These are inserted into the panel grooves. These may require pinning.

The Roof
6) Porch roofs are designed to slope away from neighbouring walls so that rain water doesnt collect. The home improvement pack that you purchase will provide the exact angles required to perfect the roof - use a spirit level to get the angles right.

Installing the roof
7) You should find that the roof, the fascia boards and the internal supporting cross members of the roof are secured to the panels, often by pre drilled holes. Your new roof can be finished off with transparent PVC roofing or roofing felt depending on your kit.

Our next post will show you what tools are required to attempt to build your own Porch. Remember, these are just general DIY guides and are not representative of a Trustyle Professionally Built Porch. If you decide to request our brochure you’ll see that our Porches come with solid builder foundations, Fully Sculptured UPVC Panels, Pilkington Glass, the latest technology roofing system, high security designer front door and a 10 year insurance backed warranty across the Midlands and Milton Keynes.

OK, as professional builders of stylish sculptured UPVC Porch’s across the Midlands and Milton Keynes, we hope that you’ll at least consider a quote from us before tacking this very specialised job on your own.

However, we know that some people like a challenge! So here’s the first of our two part tips guide to constructing your own front Porch after purchasing a DIY home improvement kit.

Side Panels
1) Place the first panel to the wall and mark the position of the fixing holes. It’s good to have a friend help with this bit to hold the panel in place while you check its verticle levels using a spirit level.

Additional panels.
2) Remaining panels to the Porch are joined under the constructors guidelines, fixtures and fittings. Some kits come with a slot and lock. Again, having a helper to support the panels whilst you position and secure them will save time - watch out for the glazed sections as these can break if handled without care.

The Door
3) Before doing anything, decide how your door is going to hang and open. Will it hang on the left or right handed side? Do you want it to open inwards or outwards? Once these have been decided you’ll just need to make sure it’s of a good quality and includes a letterbox.

The Base
4) Todays kits often come with panels which slot into a grooved channel at the base and are then secured with the supplied fixings. Your guide will demonstrate the number and spacing so that the panels are secured well.

Our next post will cover your Porch’s seals and Roof.

For those looking for a professionally built Porch, feel free to request our brochure. Our Porch range starts with a professionally built foundation and have fully sculptured upvc to match the style and period of your property. Once built we provide a ten year insurance backed warranty for peace of mind.

Can I use my conservatory all year round?

Todays conservatories, with insulated bases and cavity walls which feature double-glazed units and a thermally efficient roof, can indeed be used all year round. The incorporation of relevant heating technology will also help.

Comfort levels can be further enhanced with the use of Ultraframe Conservaglass. This is a revolutionary new type of glazing that is specially developed to keep conservatories warm in Winter, by retaining heat, and cool in Summer by excluding solar radiation.

We use Ultraframe roofs for our conservatories, fitting across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Come and visit us in Milton Keynes or request our brochure, we’ll be happy to answer any questions on planning, design and build of the ideal home improvement for your property.

Being based in Markfield and having a showroom in Leicester, we are big enough to supply our services throughout the Midlands and Milton Keynes, yet still small enough to provide a customised, local and friendly service across Charnwood.

The latest Replacement windows offer much better insulation than conventional single glazed windows. The glass that is used to make the sealed units reflects heat back into your room. Also the replacement window frames are fitted for the ultimate seal against draughts. Our modern Sculptured frames do not compromise on style either, making for a window to look at as well as to look through.

Trustyle windows help to keep the heat in, so you can turn down the heating a degree or two and save on fuel bills in perfect comfort.
Replacement windows reduce noise from aircraft, passing traffic and late-night revellers, making your home quieter and more peaceful

Security is paramount to us and whilst burglary levels are falling, we certainly aim to keep it that way with high security features, including toughened glass, multipoint locking systems, 5 lever locks, mushroom strikers and deadlocking systems.

We have several of our PVC-U window pictures on this website or feel free to request our brochure.

You’ve heard of all these terms for your home but what do they all mean. Here are some answers to common questions.

Cladding.
Either 150mm wide shiplap or 100mm wide tongue-and-groove cladding can be used which allows for a 25mm overlap and 8mm interlock between planks. The profile is seamlessly nailed between boards. The cladding is fixed to a rigid treated softwood timber batten base fixed to the substrate. A waterproof membrane is installed between the cladding and the battens to protect from any secondary water ingress.

Guttering.
Used to collects rainwater from the roof and carried to the downpipe. Gutters are levelled and aligned to ensure correct gutter ‘fall’. This allows the water to drain efficiently. Available in style to compliment your property.

Downpipe.
Carries rainwater from the guttering to the drain and is available in square or round styles.

Verge-guard.
This protects the weaker tile edge on the gable end of your home. It forms a weather-proof seal ensuring that you’ll never have to repoint. They are supplied in one of three colours to complement your existing roof tiles.

Soffit.
This protects the underside of the rafters.

Fascia.
This protects the end of the rafters and supports the bottom edge of tiles as well as the guttering.

Bargeboard.
This produces a decorative finish to the gable end of your home, sealing the verge.

At Trustyle UK we have a set price per metre so can provide a no nonsense quote in a jiffy across the Midlands, Leicester and Milton Keynes.

13 Great reasons to update your Soffits and Fascia Boards with today’s technology:

Trustyle-UK’s range of Fascia boards come complete with matching corners, end caps and joiners for a complete roofline service.

Decorative moulding and finial for that finishing touch is also available and our designers can provide an extensive range of pictures, colours and samples to show you the quality of our range.

After fitting, the boards need but an occasional wipe-down with soapy water to maintain their appearance providing:

Low Maintenance

Stylish Finish

Choice of colours

Will not warp, crack, discolour or blister

Light weight and easy to work with

Traditional installation methods and tools

High thermal insulation properties

Certified fire resistance properties

10 year product guarantee

Professional specialised fitters

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