Black & Decker The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses by Philip Schmidt

Author:Philip Schmidt
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Published: 2017-05-18T16:00:00+00:00

Complete the trim details with 1 × 4 vertical corner boards, 1 × 4 horizontal trim above the front wall windows, and ripped 1 × 4 trim and 1 × 2 trim at the bottom of the front wall windows (see the TABLE & LOWER WINDOW DETAIL). Paint the siding and trim, or coat with exterior wood finish.

Sun Porch Kit

A sun porch, a sunroom, a three-season porch, a greenhouse, a hothouse, an orangerie, a conservatory . . . these names are not precisely interchangeable, but all refer to a similar type of room. The common element all types share is that their walls and usually their roofs are made of clear panel glazing that allows light in and traps it, raising the ambient room temperature to more comfortable levels in cooler times of year. Some of these structures are designed for gardening-related activities; others are meant for enjoyment or entertainment. Some are freestanding, others are attached to a house.

If it is custom-built for you by a professional contractor, a sunroom can be quite expensive. But there is another option: a sunroom in a box. You can have a complete, do-it-yourself sunroom kit delivered to your home in cardboard boxes. A good deal of assembly is required, of course, but with a few basic tools and a helper, most people with basic DIY skills can complete the job in a weekend.

The key features of this sun porch (manufactured by SunPorch Structures Inc., see Resources) are its easy installation and its versatility. First, it’s designed to install right on top of an existing concrete patio slab or a wood deck, eliminating the extensive site-prep work required with a custom project. If you don’t have a patio or deck in place, you can build an inexpensive foundation with landscape timbers to support the sunroom structure, then create a floor inside using brick pavers, stone, wood decking tiles, or other suitable material. The sunroom manufacturer and your local building department can help you with the planning and construction details.

The sunroom’s versatility is apparent in both its design and use. Its modular construction allows you to specify the height, width, and length of the structure to fit your needs and your house. Other modifications can be made at the factory to accommodate special installation requirements, such as installing the room to fit against the roof eave of your house or even slightly above the eave. The standard room design includes two matching endwalls and a front wall. If your sunroom will fit into a corner where two house walls meet, simply order the room without one of the endwalls. The sizes of endwalls also can be adjusted to fit other house configurations.

Operable and removable windows make this sunroom versatile to use. In cooler months, all the windows can be closed against the cold to keep the sun’s heat inside. As the weather warms up, you can open either the top or bottom window sash to capture the breezes. And in the summer, you can take the windows out completely to convert the sunroom into a fully screened patio room.

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