Getting A Sunroom Contractor To Build Sunroom Foundation For You

The Do-It-Yourself sunroom kits are very popular these days. They can save you from many hassles and are cheap too. But you need a slab to use these on. Otherwise you have to get a contractor to make that slab for you.

Earlier if you desired to build a sunroom in your home then you would have to call a contractor to do it. But now with the emergence of the sunroom kits, the things have become very easy. Now you can order for a Do-It-Yourself kit from any sunroom manufacturing unit who will send it to you with all the necessary equipments and then you can install it yourself. The sole idea behind these kits is that you would be able to save a lot of money by putting it yourself. You are not only saving the labor cost but also the cost of the middleman; that is often required to get such construction works done fully. This enables you to save money on the materials too.

Apart from these, depending upon what kind of a sunroom kit you have chosen you can also save a lot on the maintenance cost and the energy requisite in future.

It should be borne in mind that the cost of Do-It-Yourself kits varies according to the needs of the individual home. If you are planning to build a small, aluminum sunroom, for instance, on the top of an existing deck or slab of cement then the cost will be much less than that incurred to build a block foundation sunroom with wood framing and more windows. In case there is an existing deck or slab then it is always very intelligent to build the sunroom on it as it is already graded and prepared. Then you can take its measurements and order the kit according to that measurement.

But if there is no such place then you have to first decide upon where to build the room. You have to prepare that chosen area before starting off with the construction of the sunroom. In this case it would be difficult for you to do it all by yourself. You should then hire a sunroom contractor who will prepare the slab for the block foundation sunroom over which you can now set up the kit on your own.

Choosing the Type of Do It Yourself sunroom Kit
While ordering for a sunroom kit always keep it in mind that it is so designed that it will not connect with your HVAC system. If you want your sunroom to be connected with your domestic heating and cooling system then it is likely not a project that should be taken up by you yourself. If you are taking it up then you have to depend on fans and movable heaters and coolers to keep your sunroom comfortable. This might just be fine, depending on the weather condition where you live in.

15 Design Ideas For Maximizing Sunroom Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is how the sunroom looks from the outside while driving down the street or walking down a trail. Incorporate some of the features, style and design from the structure that the sunroom will be attached to and a sunroom can make the entire structure more attractive. The more attractive the structure is the better the resale potential. Here are 15 design ideas to match the existing structure:

1.Match the roof pitch
2.Match the window frame color and window style
3.Match the exterior of the solid wall sections (siding, stucco, stone, brick, etc)
4.Match the corner trim with wood and paint.
5.Match the glass tint
6.Match the fascia with wood and paint
7.Instead of going with the sunroom manufacture's gutter match the gutters
8.If the sunroom has a solid roof and adequate slope, match the shingles
9.Match the Height of the base wall with the height of any bay windows or picture windows.
10.If the existing structure has 5' or 6' tall windows add the same height windows
11.Consider adding transoms if the existing structure has transoms
12.Consider adding grids if the existing structure has grids
13.Consider walking out level from your existing structure and match the foundation height
14.Add skirting to match if on a deck
15.Match the extrusion color with the trim color

If some of the above ideas are used when designing and building a sunroom to be attached to a home, the sunroom will look less like it was dropped from outer space and bolted to the house. It will add to the overall architectural features and become a subtle focal point. The more attractive the structure is the better the resale potential.

The ability to accomplish many of the design ideas will vary greatly among different sunroom companies.

If the sunroom addition is designed with a solid roof as opposed to glass, it will be easier to match the existing structure.

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 building materials so that we are sure to provide the best options for our customers.