Wednesday 29 June 2011

Sunroom Budget Plan

Labor cost and material cost are two determining factors of sunroom prices. For those who are not yet familiar with sunroom, it is a part of the home that is placed in order to create a bigger floor area and at the same time increase the beauty of the home. These two factors mentioned must first be considered before splurging in building a sunroom for you home. The total amount of these factors may seem a little big but the outcome is definitely worth all the money. Also, the cost of the sunroom is a lot cheaper as compared to building a traditional home or room. Another advantage of building a sunroom is that it is easily built and you can instantly see the outcome within a span of few weeks.

So, if you want to build your very own
sunroom, take into consideration the two important factors so you won't fall short of money in the middle of sunroom construction. There are cases when homeowners are easily attracted to the trendy and modern sunroom materials and they spend a huge amount of their budget on the material cost alone. But how about the labor cost? Keep in mind that labor cost must also be given equal importance. To avoid further financial problems on your sunroom construction, you need to put an equal value of importance on the two factors: the material and labor cost. And what better way to do this than making your own budget plan. However, the price of sunroom materials and labor may vary but on the average they may have similarities. Some of the things that could affect the pricing of the sunroom include size of the room, location, style and design of the sunroom, drainage facility, ventilation and the materials to be used in building the room.

Thinking about all the sunroom cost would just make you have second thoughts if you should or should not push through with this project. But since sunroom is becoming more and more popular these days, manufacturers have thought of ways on how you can trim down your sunroom costs. And the most effective way is the do-it-yourself
sunroom kit. You can now choose from the huge array of DIY sunroom kits. All you need to do is carefully know the details of your sunroom design and purchase the needed materials. This will give you the chance to carry out the designs and style you want. Some of the sunroom designs available in the market today includes Conservatory, Cathedral, Straight, and Curved. The next thing you need to do is to identify the flooring system. To do this, you first need to determine the type of terrain and the climatic condition of the area on where you will build the sunroom.

Determining the type of weather is important as sunroom floors need utmost protection if you are residing in extreme climatic conditions. The floor also need to be set in deep soil in order to prevent the materials from rising and shrinking once there is a change in temperature. And lastly, you need to invest in a reliable heating and cooling system depending on the weather condition.


This only proves the
DIY sunroom kits can help you cut your expenses. With this, you still have money needed for purchasing attractive furniture.

Saturday 18 June 2011

Building Your Four Seasons Sunroom Yourself

Do it yourself sunroom kits are made offered by many different companies. Four seasons sunrooms are one sunroom that you can choose to build on your own. This will save you the labor cost of building your sunroom, which can often cut your cost by half. Do it yourself sunroom kits are packaged to help reduce your cost. They come in a variety of different designs and styles to allow you to find the right one for you. To get a quote for the four seasons sunroom kit that you want, you will have to have measurements for your particular sunroom, the materials that you want to use, and the windows that you want to use. What type of window do you want to choose? Will they open and close or have a special glazing? All of these choices need to be determined before you can get a true quote from the sunroom company. Most sunroom companies can walk you through the design process to help you determine the elements that you need for your sunroom. They may even have a website that can offer you an online design program to help you determine what features you need and want. The kit that you customize to your specifications will be shipped directly to your home, along with easy to follow directions.

Possible Problems With Do It Yourself
sunroom kits

Some common problems may occur when you are building a four seasons sunroom. The first problem may come in when the person that plans to build the sunroom is not quite up to the challenge of building a sunroom. It will take quite a bit of time and effort to build one of these four seasons sunrooms. If you are not positive that you can handle this challenge, then you may want to rethink building the sunroom yourself. You will not have a warranty on a sunroom that you build yourself, so you want to keep this fact in mind as well. Most of the time, the materials themselves are covered, but if you do not install them correctly and they malfunction, then it will most likely not be covered under the warranty. Check with your homeowner's policy before you choose to build your own four seasons
sunroom, because you may also not be covered if any accidents or other damage occurs to yourself your to someone else. This could end up causing you quite a bit of money in this instance.

Monday 13 June 2011

DIY Installation Kits and Four Seasons Sunrooms

At one time, having a sunrooms added to your home meant having to hire a contractor to do the work for you. With the introduction of 'do-it-yourself' kits- or DIY kits- that is no longer necessarily a fact of life. By installing the sunroom yourself, you are essentially saving thousands of dollars by cutting the cost of labor out of the equation. There are a number of sunroom manufacturing companies that offer DIY kits and will ship you the all necessary materials to put the room together.

Understanding the Price of
DIY Kits

The price of the DIY kit you order will be based on the style and the method of constructing or installing your sunroom. For example, building a small
four seasons sunroom made of aluminum on top of an already existing deck or cement slab will cost less than building a whole new foundation and sunroom with wood framing. An existing deck or patio is the perfect palette for erecting a sunroom because it is already properly graded and prepared. It will also make measuring for your kit a breeze. Without a patio, you will need to not only pick the best location for your sunroom, you will need to grade and prepare the area before you can begin construction. This changes the amount of work to be done and changes the cost of the project if it becomes necessary to hire a contractor to prepare the foundation for you.

Understanding Important Facts About Your DIY Kit


Something to think about when ordering your DIY kit is that they are merely 'installation kits
'. This means they are simply built onto the side of your home and do not come with heating and cooling systems. Rerouting your current HVAC system would require changing the line of your home. This brings building codes into play- something you need to hire a contractor for. If heating and cooling is not an issue, or you live in a climate that will allow you to get by with ceiling fans or a portable heater, then by all means purchase your kit and get to work! Otherwise, you will need to think about the other option of hiring a contractor to construct a sunrooms for you. This option may be more expensive but it means- unlike DIY kits- that the work and materials will be covered by a guarantee. In a DIY kit, it is generally only the materials that are covered by a warranty.

Wednesday 8 June 2011

Easy Do It Yourself Project With Pre-Made Sunroom Packages

There are several different types of packages. This will help you decide whether to get a DIY package or pay a professional to do it. There are several types of professional specializing in this sort of thing. Some have specialized style and construction while some build but offer help with many other ideas.

Ultimately, the decision will be yours to make as to what is better for you. Research and planning will be necessary for the proper completion of this task ahead of you. As you read, you will be able to grab the ideas that may lead to an easier decision.

You will have the best of both worlds, easy access to the outside with the warmth and comfort of the inside.

The sun is beneficial to humans. Time each day in the sun gives the body vitamin D, which provides the bones with calcium absorption. If large amounts of daylight in your abode are what you are striving for, even in the cold weather, this room package is best for you.


The cost is different for each room. It will depend on the materials and design preferences you have. You can expect to pay around ten thousand to seventy thousand dollars. This price includes the materials used, the time, and the frustrations that go along with it. At the same time if you decide to build it yourself by purchasing a package, it is possible that you will incur lower amounts and save labor costs. This depends on the particular deign you choose and the quality materials used.


There are many options available when looking to purchase a glass room, but first ask yourself this, are you capable of building this room yourself? Alternatively, do you need to hire a contractor to build the addition for you? Building the addition yourself could cause issues if not done properly, you could create a draft in turn putting a drain on your homes energy efficiency and raising the average cost of your energy bills, and possibly even lowering the value of your home. If you feel confident in your ability to build the
sunroom and can do it properly then your next step is finding the right package for your home. These packages come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Doing your homework will give you the best one.

Location is the first step on the list of things to do. Caution is necessary when deciding on the place you want this new room to go. A bad choice can cost you money in the cold times of the year and cause it to be a place you cannot stand to be in when it is hot outside. Take your time and plan the place that is best and that is energy efficient. It needs to be built in a place you want to be in all year long.


You will find some made of aluminum frames boasting of walls of plastic and windows the same. These are the simplest to use. This is the choice for transforming a screened porch for the warm times of the year. Other packages are also available that are more complicated, but usually more of the room is constructed in advance, with just some assembly required. Both of these styles come in many choices enabling you to choose the perfect room.


All your decisions are going to be determined based on how difficult the design. Check out each manufacturer for the offerings of each. Betterliving, based in New York, have earned a reputation for quality rooms, patios, conservatories, and awning products since the year 1946. Your room will be built from the highest quality vinyl, reinforced with aluminum. With color options, which can complement your existing home color nicely. Betterlivings contain UL approved wiring systems for your electricity needs. (UL stands for Underwriter Laboratories.) and all, Their windows have an Energy Star rating, so you can be assured you have quality in your home and your new h
sunroom (Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.) These items are highly important when choosing materials.

As you will learn, most manufactures have a presence on the web so look them up, and check your local area to find a showroom near you. Once you have all the facts and the room is ready to be built, it will be a short amount of time before you are sitting in the sun in the comfort of your very own room.

Monday 6 June 2011

Three Sunroom Project Budgets - Save Up to 40% With a Do It Yourself Sunroom Kit

Do it yourself:
If you have a construction background, the time, physical ability and permitting knowledge a do it your self project may save you up to 40% of your total sunroom project. A sample of tools you should have access to and understand how to use include but are not limited to the following: a measuring tape, metal break, cordless screw gun, circular saw, level, framing square and caulk gun.

General Contracting:

If you have an understanding of the construction process, time, permitting knowledge and the ability to schedule and coordinate trades, general contracting may save you up to 20% of your sunroom budget.

Turn Key:

Turn key is if you are willing to fully compensate the most qualified sunroom specialist in your geographic area to handle the sunroom project. You should expect top quality, knowledgeable service from the design phase, engineering, permitting, pre-construction meeting, construction process and final walk through.

There are many degrees between general contracting and turn key to explore. If you have strength in an area or would like to take an aspect of the project on yourself consider any savings that may be realized.


Many sunroom companies in order to sell more sunrooms are willing to help increase your probability of success if you decide on a do it yourself or general contracting option. sunroom companies are able to provide engineered plans for the foundation and sunroom that may be required by the building department. The electric can be put on the plans. Some companies will even walk you through the permitting process.


At Colorado Home Additions, LLC, we will provide do it yourself
sunroom kits, general contracting assistance and full service turn key sunroom projects. We will constantly evaluate them so that we are sure to provide the best options for our customers.

Sunday 5 June 2011

Sunroom Design - Plans And Ideas For A Do It Yourself Sunroom

So you have decided to add a sunroom enclosure to your home. Now what? Where do you start? Here are some great tips for how to get started on your sunroom desing and plans.

The first thing you should do once you have decided to add a sunroom enclosure is to set a budget. How much money do you want to spend for this home improvement project? Research sunroom prices. Be sure that your estimates include costs that are often overlooked - the windows, the flooring, the roofing, and the money you must pay a sunroom contractor if needed.


Get ideas. Look at pictures of sunrooms to help you decide exactly what you want. Do you want a formal room or a more casual atmosphere? Decide on a plan that will fit your needs.

Select a
sunroom plan. There are many plans available, and you need to select one that is suitable to your budget and to your needs. Consider the size of the area you are looking to build a sunroom and find the sunroom design that will be enough space. Look at the prices versus the space you get. For example, what is the price difference of a design that has 50 extra square feet?
Would the difference in cost be worth the extra space, or is the sunroom design that is 50 less square feet enough? For a great list of questions to consider before selecting a design, check out this website:

Finally, begin construction. If this isn't going to be a do it yourself (DIY)
sunroom, hire a contractor and get a date set for construction to begin.