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Conservatory - replacing dwarf wall & windows with bifolds

3 years ago

Hey Houzzers,

I have a 4x3 conservatory which has 4 UPVC windows fitted above a dwarf wall and we'd like to replace the full width of that edge of the conservatory with bifold doors out to the garden. What considerations do I need to make? Is this even an option?

Thanks!

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Room-by-Room (UK) Ltd
3 years ago
Hello,

the original company that installed the conservatory will confirm if this proposed modification is a possibility.

Kind regards

Andrew
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