anyone in the conservatory and window game ?

[tigler]

Is anyone on here in the conservatory business ?
I need some advice, instead of the BS we are being fed by an insurance company !

 

[mike os]

I do a reasonable amount, & if I dont know I can find out... whats the problem?

 

[tigler]

My Mothers conservatory is being replaced under insurance because of subsidence, no problem there, it's all agreed and the base is laid etc.
The problem is that the original conservatory was a high quality aluminium frame and the insurance companies contractor is trying to say that it is now impossible to obtain aluminium frame types ! She does not want UPVC or wood. So. whats the truth, are aluminium conservatories still available ?

 

[MarkMG]

http://www.conservatoriestoday.co.uk/alum.htm

 

[mike os]

still available afaik, but I dont think I have even seen one for 10-15 years so may be difficult to match or even get these days, and it will cost mega bucks.

 

[Nomolos]

in a word yes,

a quick google throws up quite a few

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...B4QvwUoAQ&q=aluminium+conservatory+uk&spell=1

methinks they dont want to pay the extra, typical in this day and age

fight the swines

 

[Robotstar5]

I had a similar problem when 2 hardwood double glazed windows (and 2 doors) were damaged during a break-in. The insurance company said brown UPVC would be better (and cheaper), I asked if they would match the other 5 windows? - NO.
In the end they paid to have them custom built & installed, cost the best part of £4K!

p.s. the installers then hung the front door the wrong way (could not get to light switches & alarm keypad) they had to come back with another door & frame.

 

[tigler]

Thanks for the input guys, I've advised the insurance company they are available so sort it !!