Sunroom On Raised Deck

Editor rich bergman building a four season sunroom on an elevated deck can be done but raises some building issues to consider.

Sunroom on raised deck.

You will have to insulate very well or you will have a cold room in the winter. It s a great look. As part of the project the homeowners replaced the deck flooring material with composite decking which gave us the opportunity to run that material into the addition as well giving the room a seamless indoor outdoor transition. Tiered decks that house the sunroom will provide stability to handle the weight load of the sunroom and other items that may be included in the project such as stairs benches or a hot tub.

The best solution is to have both a sunroom and patio or deck. I also really like the look of the room extension that s wrapped in windows. I find a glass ceiling is simply too bright. A deck that doesn t have all the support you need can have some help to strengthen it such as joists and piers.

Composite decking cantilevered seating nooks a cedar pergola custom railing cascading stairs all illustrated with solid easy to understand construction details. Advantages the main advantage of having your sunroom built onto your deck is to create a flawless design. A prefabricated sunroom can typically be erected on decks that need these types. A four season room really is much more than a.

See examples of our sunrooms with decks that we have created and find the inspiration you need to start your upgrade. Small deck with a pergola. Adding a solarium to your deck is a nearly seamless way to enjoy all the excitement of the outside without feeling the weather. For years american homes were built with front or back porches where families would gather or seniors would sit to enjoy the outdoors while being partly protected.

Most sunrooms are built for the back of your home. Tips for building a sunroom deck by. Rooms which have exposed floors are notoriously cold. The sun will surround you as much as it would while sitting on the deck but in the.

This small deck is packed with features. Think of your sunroom as a modern day porch. Sunrooms can be built during new construction or as an addition to an existing home or office. This one room sunroom addition is connected to both an existing wood deck as well as the dining room inside.

Sunrooms often use existing bases like concrete patios or wooden decks and have opaque roofs as opposed to solid shingles. Sunroom designs vary greatly and can include conservatory gable roof shed studio or solarium detailing. I much prefer the type with a solid ceiling and 3 walls with a bank of windows. Find the plans for this instant classic here.