Barn to glass house

last year

Hi, we have a long single storey brick barn that it is in very poor condition, we want to convert half of it into a glass house/green house to grow plants. I'm at a loss as to where to start! Do I need a structural engineer? An architect? We are in the North East if anyone has any recommendations.

For background: we are pretty willing to DIY most things, we've just re-pointed and re-roofed our stone barn/outhouse.

The glasshouse project started as a simple repoint until we realised that the mortar was just sand under a layer of blown cement and the bricks were all loose! We have decided to see it as an opportunity.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

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Kay Moden
last year
A glass house/conservatory etc is usually supplied and installed by the same people. You will have to do the preparation works like solid walls, flooring etc.

If the project is straightforward enough they may be able to help you with the design as well so I would start by looking for an appropriate supplier or product.
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Create Perfect
last year
I would contact your local authity (planning department or building control) and ask for advice. They are usually very good and can advise for your exact area and project what is required.

Alternatively, I would start with a builder. They too can advise onsite what is needed and can also give you some price indications at the same time.

Combining these two things should give you some good free advice to get you started and pointed in the right direction. I hope it helps
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