Hi,
I have seen lots of threads, videos & posts all over the internet about a 'warm roof' for the conservatory. I was quoted well over £10k for a guardian roof, which is well out of my budget (4m x 3.5m) (would prefer to knock it down & build an extension if I had deep pockets).
I have seen the DIY routes with quilted insulation & looks within my DIY skills.
However, I thinking about the final finish. I do not want plasterboard.
I have looked at PVC & Soffit boards - but I don't want the white finish. The wood colour finish are triple the price of white soffit & being 30cm wide, would be an expensive mistake if I cut one wrong! So I was wondering if I could use timber softwood cladding that is sold in DIY stores.
My concern is that it is only 8mm, however I am assuming softwood would be a better insulator than 10mm hollow plastic. Just that I have not seen anywhere that used wood cladding instead of PVC or plasterboard & wondering why!
I envision something like a wood chalet / log house look.
Would like to put a small wood burner in at some point & the warm & cosy feel is preferred to the bright & breezy look.
Could I use 8mm softwood cladding for this? or should I maybe board with 3mm ply first? I would start to worry about weight if I went any thicker. - If ply first, then I would need to alter the timber frame plans before I can make a start, so I have cross battens.
I have seen lots of threads, videos & posts all over the internet about a 'warm roof' for the conservatory. I was quoted well over £10k for a guardian roof, which is well out of my budget (4m x 3.5m) (would prefer to knock it down & build an extension if I had deep pockets).
I have seen the DIY routes with quilted insulation & looks within my DIY skills.
However, I thinking about the final finish. I do not want plasterboard.
I have looked at PVC & Soffit boards - but I don't want the white finish. The wood colour finish are triple the price of white soffit & being 30cm wide, would be an expensive mistake if I cut one wrong! So I was wondering if I could use timber softwood cladding that is sold in DIY stores.
My concern is that it is only 8mm, however I am assuming softwood would be a better insulator than 10mm hollow plastic. Just that I have not seen anywhere that used wood cladding instead of PVC or plasterboard & wondering why!
I envision something like a wood chalet / log house look.
Would like to put a small wood burner in at some point & the warm & cosy feel is preferred to the bright & breezy look.
Could I use 8mm softwood cladding for this? or should I maybe board with 3mm ply first? I would start to worry about weight if I went any thicker. - If ply first, then I would need to alter the timber frame plans before I can make a start, so I have cross battens.