FAQ
When it's finished it will look like it has always been there; like it was built with the house. Sunrooms go great with just about any architectural style.
Will it fit with the style of my house?
Because we have so many styles, we can fit just about any home. We can show you dozens of photos and create a unique computer designed room to help you visualize.
Because we have so many styles, we can fit just about any home. We can show you dozens of photos and create a unique computer designed room to help you visualize.
Will it look like it was just tacked on?
No. We work hard to make sure you sunroom has a natural, "always been there" look and feel to it.
How will it attach to the house and roofline?
We can use similar pitches styles and roofing treatments to make it blend seamlessly.
We can use similar pitches styles and roofing treatments to make it blend seamlessly.
What kind of opening windows are available?
Sliding, casement, and awning... depending on the type of room you choose. We can show you photos and examples of each kind as you begin the design process.
Sliding, casement, and awning... depending on the type of room you choose. We can show you photos and examples of each kind as you begin the design process.
What colors are available for my sunroom?
The rooms come in three contemporary colors, white, sandstone, and bronze (dark brown).
The rooms come in three contemporary colors, white, sandstone, and bronze (dark brown).
What kinds of doors are available?
Single doors, French doors, and sliding doors are all available.
Single doors, French doors, and sliding doors are all available.
What kind of foundation is necessary?
A foundation that is equal in strength that is equal to your home. Different cities have different codes; we will make sure you have what you need.
A foundation that is equal in strength that is equal to your home. Different cities have different codes; we will make sure you have what you need.
What kind of electrical needs will I have?
We build the electrical to code just like your home. A typical electrical package includes 4 outlets, a fan with switches, and an outside light.
We build the electrical to code just like your home. A typical electrical package includes 4 outlets, a fan with switches, and an outside light.
What kind of flooring should I put in my sunroom?
Anything you can dream of, just like your home. Some popular choices are stamped concrete, hardwoods, and carpets.
Anything you can dream of, just like your home. Some popular choices are stamped concrete, hardwoods, and carpets.
What kind of base wall can I have? Can it match the house?
Yes it can match your home, but many of our customers prefer a glass knee wall for a very open feel.
Yes it can match your home, but many of our customers prefer a glass knee wall for a very open feel.
Does the wood frame cost more than the aluminum? How much more?
All rooms have an aluminum exterior. For the interior, wood is available, and it is more expensive. You can expect to pay about a 30% premium for a wood interior room.
All rooms have an aluminum exterior. For the interior, wood is available, and it is more expensive. You can expect to pay about a 30% premium for a wood interior room.
Can the room be open to the house, or does it have to be separated by doors?
It can be either depending on what you want to achieve. We can show you different options during a design consultation.
It can be either depending on what you want to achieve. We can show you different options during a design consultation.
How do you finish the existing house wall which will become an inside wall?
Most people chose to sheetrock or conventional interior wall finishes, since it has now become an interior space. Other customers leave the exterior finish for more of a porch-like feel.
Most people chose to sheetrock or conventional interior wall finishes, since it has now become an interior space. Other customers leave the exterior finish for more of a porch-like feel.
Can you move my plants?
We prefer that our customers remove and/or transplant any exterior plant material before we begin work.
We prefer that our customers remove and/or transplant any exterior plant material before we begin work.
Can you put cable TV in my sunroom? What about a phone jack?
Yes to both! Many of our customers find their sunroom to be the BEST place to relax and watch television. Please note that if you have glass panel base walls, we normally place outlets in the floor.
Yes to both! Many of our customers find their sunroom to be the BEST place to relax and watch television. Please note that if you have glass panel base walls, we normally place outlets in the floor.
Why is glass better than conventional building?
Glass lets in light to the rest of the house as opposed to darkening, as a solid roof and walls with window openings would. Glass connects you with the outdoors comfortably--rain and snowstorms are exciting events! Star watching is a customer favorite.
Glass lets in light to the rest of the house as opposed to darkening, as a solid roof and walls with window openings would. Glass connects you with the outdoors comfortably--rain and snowstorms are exciting events! Star watching is a customer favorite.
What are the advantages/disadvantages of a glass roof vs. solid?
Glass roofs do cost more, and they have less insulative value than solid roofs do. All things considered, many of our customers feel that the benefits of "outdoor connectivity" and rejuvenating light are well worth the additional cost.
Glass roofs do cost more, and they have less insulative value than solid roofs do. All things considered, many of our customers feel that the benefits of "outdoor connectivity" and rejuvenating light are well worth the additional cost.
What furniture goes best in a sunroom?
Any furniture you like; some people have used leather sofas and chairs in the more elegant styles, others have chosen more casual styles like wicker and teak.
Any furniture you like; some people have used leather sofas and chairs in the more elegant styles, others have chosen more casual styles like wicker and teak.
Will the sunroom increase the value of my home?
As a year round conditioned space, the sunroom increases the value and appreciates in value just like any room would. In fact, a US News and World report indicated that a well-designed and installed sunroom is one of the highest returning improvements you can buy (98% in 6 months compared to 78% for a conventional addition).
As a year round conditioned space, the sunroom increases the value and appreciates in value just like any room would. In fact, a US News and World report indicated that a well-designed and installed sunroom is one of the highest returning improvements you can buy (98% in 6 months compared to 78% for a conventional addition).
Do you do brick?
We can do brick on concrete foundation installations.
We can do brick on concrete foundation installations.
Can you install a doggie door?
We haven't done one yet; but if you really want one we could probably figure it out!
We haven't done one yet; but if you really want one we could probably figure it out!
Can you build on my existing deck?
Yes, and because the calculated load on the deck structure and foundation almost doubles, some additional reinforcement is usually required (framing and/or piers).
Yes, and because the calculated load on the deck structure and foundation almost doubles, some additional reinforcement is usually required (framing and/or piers).
Can you match my shingles?
As long as they are still available from the manufacturer; otherwise, we can try for the closest match you approve.
As long as they are still available from the manufacturer; otherwise, we can try for the closest match you approve.
What is the expected cost per square foot?
Costs for the bare room only drawn, permitted, installed, and warranted (no foundation work, or deck prep) run from $75/SF for patio rooms to well over $300 /SF for high end rooms.
Costs for the bare room only drawn, permitted, installed, and warranted (no foundation work, or deck prep) run from $75/SF for patio rooms to well over $300 /SF for high end rooms.
