Adding a sunroom to a house can be an attractive option for any homeowner. Turning an existing patio into a sunroom or simply creating an addition can extend the square footage and essentially provide an extra room to a house. However, extending the footprint of a house in this way means paying higher property taxes […]
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Screened-In Porch
Our homes have taken on a new meaning in 2020. Now that we are spending an unprecedented amount of time at home, a screened-in porch can provide a little freedom, a change of scenery, from the front room or kitchen. A screened-in porch is a space that’s connected to your home and fully screened, allowing […]
Retractable Sunshades
Your patio is perfect, but it needs just one more thing. Have you ever been sitting in a lounge chair, sun glaring down, wishing you could keep the breeze flowing, but turn the sun down just a bit? Have no fear! Retractable sunshades can make your outdoor space feel more comfortable and enjoyable. Retractable sunshades […]
Greenhouse Kits
Greenhouses are efficiently designed to let the sunshine in and keep the cold weather out allowing you to grow plants year-round. Have you ever dreamed of owning a greenhouse? What would you do in yours? Start flowers and vegetables from seed? Over‑winter your favorite geraniums? Make salads year‑round? Relax and enjoy a quiet hide‑away? Greenhouse are charming, easy to build, and affordable. Mt. […]
Retractable Drop Roll Patio Cover System
You can easily control patio sunshine and glare with a drop shade system. This is the perfect mate for patio covers, designed with a full view fabric that allows you to block even more glare and heat from the sun and provide optimum fading protection for all your patio products. The addition is easily installed on patio covers, creating a […]
Smart Carport Design and Installation
Thinking of building a garage onto your property? Look into the cost–effective benefits of installing a carport instead. For many homeowners, adding a garage isn’t always affordable or practical. But to those who park outside in all types of weather, a garage may seem like a luxury worth the headache and huge price tag. Before you […]
Patio Cover End-Cut Stylings
Make your patio cover your own with an end cut style of your choice. Allowing for dramatic design possibilities, end cuts let you define the overall style of your patio cover. With four options to choose from, the design possibilities are highly customizable. You can take your patio to a whole new design level with the classic tone […]
Latticework Patio Covers
Beautify your existing patio with a luxurious lattice patio cover. You’ll love the sun and shade combination! Under your lattice patio cover, you can enjoy a shade and sun combination. A lattice patio cover provides a subtle shading effect without screening out refreshing breezes. A versatile home improvement, the lattice patio cover structure blends beautifully to your […]
Remodel Your Patio Area with a New Cover
Protect your patio furniture, barbeque, and family fun with a solid patio cover. Your patio area should be a highly functional environment. With a solid roof patio cover, the area becomes even more functional. A solid patio cover allows you to do things on a patio you can’t normally do. Under your solid patio cover, you can escape the heat of […]
Wall, Door, and Roof Features
Sunroom Door Features Metals USA, a popular sunroom material provider, offers a choice of five different glass doors, as well as a steel–clad, raised panel solid insulated door. All of their glass doors have a heavy–duty, extruded aluminum frame, tempered safety glass (with your choice of glazing) and for added security, an industry standard keyed lock set. In addition, all the […]
Conservatory Sunrooms
Escape into your conservatory sunroom every day! No other room in your house will provide you with this much refined elegance and serenity. If you’re looking for a sunroom that is an architectural masterpiece, you’ll appreciate the sheer elegance and timeless European beauty of conservatory living. Edwardian or Victorian conservatories, both conservatory sunroom designs, transport dwellers back to a time […]
Solariums, Revisited
Solariums are the ideal home improvement. They add value to your home and improve your lifestyle. Stargaze from inside the comforts of your very own solarium. If you are a nature lover, an astronomer, or simply a weather watcher, this type of addition can heighten your viewing pleasures. As the ultimate in panoramic views and sunlight reception, the ventilated solarium’s distinctive […]
California Sunrooms
Add the unique design of the California sun room to make your ordinary home look extraordinary! California sunshine lovers love the unique split–level design of the California sunroom. Californians take pride in their unique qualities, so it only makes sense that we appreciate the unparalleled design of the California sun room. The contemporary look and feel of this singular glass room addition will add exciting dimensions […]
Cathedral Sunrooms
The cathedral sunroom provides soaring sights and spaciousness. Plus, it’s a great way to add value to your home. If your house feels dark and cramped, add a bright and spacious feel with a professionally installed cathedral sunroom. The soaring ceiling dramatically increases outdoor views while also adding an airy, open sensation indoors. The cathedral sunroom’s vaulted ceiling lets you enjoy […]
Studio Sunrooms
The studio sunroom is the most popular sunroom. It adapts to your needs and your home. Our advice? Get the sunroom design that will blend beautifully with your existing home’s architecture and your lifestyle. Whether your home has a traditional or contemporary style, this type of sunroom blends seamlessly with your existing architecture. Generally, it’s built to look and feel like […]
Pergola Sunroom
Compared to most sunroom iterations, pergolas tend to be a much more budget-friendly option. But they still come with a range of options in terms of type of wood, hardware and accessories, and covering material—along with furniture and features. One of the big choices is covering material. A fabric cover with a mechanical crank for […]
Pool and Spa Sunroom
These can have very different looks and feels depending on the type of water feature and the nature of the household. Specifically, sunrooms for hot tubs and spas that are primarily used by adults may have more an emphasis on privacy, while pools for kids need a sunroom that is almost entirely transparent for safety. […]
Solarium
Like a “Florida room,” a solarium is often used as just another name for a sunroom. But this style of sunroom is made almost entirely out of glass so as to let in a maximum amount of light. These can also refer to artificial tanning beds, but a sunroom solarium is a great way to […]
Florida Room
A gabled roof isn’t the only way to make your sunroom a more fully protective enclosure. The term Florida Room is sometimes used interchangeably with sunroom, but we always thought of it as a sunroom that could stand up to the Florida climate. We built these sunrooms to be waterproof, airtight, and dust-free when closed […]
Sliding vs. Hinged Doors for Sunrooms
New sliding doors may feel like they’ll last forever, but hinged doors typically provide a more secure and durable option for entering and leaving your sunroom. By comparison, sliding doors can help maximize the floor space and decorating options. Often, the decision comes down to feasibility and affordability in design, including where the property permits […]
Gabled Sunroom
Your sunroom can have a flat, sloped, or gabled roof. In theory, you could also build a sunroom with a hip roof, though that’s pretty uncommon as it limits the options for extra windows in the gable. Gabled sunrooms tend to look a lot sturdier and can often be fashioned to look like the main […]
Tips for Contractors: Managing Success and Expansion
Starting a new business in the construction industry can be tough, if not downright brutal. Our industry has one of the highest failure rates for small businesses entering the market—although many of the smallest businesses don’t fail so much as the owner decides to take a job with a larger firm. Yet, there are also […]
How to Decorate a Sunroom: Know the “Big Four”
Even people who know they want a sunroom, even people who have dreamt of having a sunroom for years if not decades extending back into childhood, can get overwhelmed by the sheer number of interrelated choices. Where do you start? Sure, you can flip through magazines until your hand cramps, and some of this magazine […]
What is a Sunroom? Different Designs and Styles
Everybody knows what a sunroom is, but until they start researching, few people can truly appreciate the number of options they’ll have to choose from. Between colors, materials, size/dimensions, windows and door placement, there are an endless number of variations and combinations. This informal glossary of sunroom designs and styles just covers the broad strokes. […]