Transforming a porch is not only fun but very rewarding. The great part about choosing Better View Windows and More to help you with your transformation is that we have so many different options to choose from. This third case study is the top of the range, a porch that was turned into a true part of the house.
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What Makes This Porch Enclosure Different?
This is the most expensive and, for many, the most rewarding enclosure. The one thing that makes this enclosure different from the first two (an EZE-Breeze 3-season room and a 4-season room with a knee wall) is that this room never needs to be closed off from the house. It becomes a part of the house. As I understand it, the homeowners spend every morning when they wake up sitting in this room drinking their morning coffee, year-round.
What Did the Porch Look Like Before?
It was originally a screened-in porch like the others: a deck floor and all exterior components of the house.
How Did We Turn a Screened Porch Into a Year-Round Room?
Windows
The windows are wall-to-wall triple-pane windows for maximum energy efficiency. When there is more glass than wall in a room, like a sunroom, triple-pane windows make a noticeable difference. You can read more about the triple-pane and vinyl windows we offer.
Floor and Structure
The deck was partially encapsulated with insulation and Low-E radiant barrier insulation. The support structure was reinforced for weight. Tongue-and-groove plywood and insulated floor padding was added, then a high-end Cortex floating LVP floor.
Walls, Ceiling, HVAC and Electrical
All the walls were insulated and the ceiling too. All the walls and ceiling were finished in drywall, mud and paint. The room was able to be tied into the existing HVAC with no issues to tonnage. Electrical outlets were concealed into the floor and a ceiling fan was added.
Trim and Door
The exterior is a low-maintenance PVC aluminum trim, and all the inside trim is a cellular PVC 1-by trim. I even liked the fact we ordered a custom 84″ tall door to match the height of the windows. See the doors we offer for more ideas.
Want a porch enclosure that becomes part of your house?
We’ll look at your porch, from the floor structure to the windows, and walk you through what a full enclosure would take.
Is a Full Porch Enclosure Right for Your Home?
- It’s a good fit if you want a room you never have to close off from the house and plan to use it every day, all year.
- Expect the most work: insulation in the floor, walls and ceiling, a reinforced structure, drywall, flooring, HVAC and electrical.
- It’s the most expensive of the three options we’ve shared. If you want something lighter, look at an EZE-Breeze 3-season room or a 4-season room with a knee wall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of windows were used? Wall-to-wall triple-pane windows for maximum energy efficiency.
Can a porch enclosure be tied into my existing HVAC? On this project, the room was tied into the existing HVAC with no issues to tonnage. Every house is different, so we check yours first.
What flooring went in? Tongue-and-groove plywood and insulated floor padding over the partially encapsulated deck, then a high-end Cortex floating LVP floor.
Why a custom door? We ordered a custom 84″ tall door to match the height of the windows.
Ready to Turn Your Porch Into a Year-Round Room?
If you want to know what it would take to make your porch part of your home, we’d be glad to take a look. We serve homeowners across Hampton Roads, and you can see more finished projects on our photos page. Before you hire anyone for a project this size, it’s also worth reading how to avoid hiring a bad window and door contractor.
Better View Windows and More is based in Virginia Beach, on Lynnhaven Parkway.