What To Watch For - And Watch Out For - When Buying A Sunroom
If you are buying a sun room, there are many different things to consider. Not all sun room dealers and manufacturers are the same! When buying a sun room, nobody does it better than Washington Home Remodelers!
Here are some things that you should know before buying a sunroom, along with how we answer these concerns.
See the sun room
Ask if the contractor has a showroom where you can see full size models. As soon as you walk through the door you should get a sense as to how comfortable you would feel having the contractor work on your home. Ask if the contractor has a display home where you can see their finished work on someone's home. We will be happy to show you fully furnished sunrooms at previous jobs we've done!
Compare the cost and value of a sun room
After you visit a showroom, make sure they offer a free, no obligation consultation and measure at your home to provide you with an exact cost for your project. Some contractors offer estimates over the phone. This can hide the true cost of a sun room project. Scheduling an appointment will be the only true way to be sure you can compare the cost and value of each product before selecting a sun room company.
We offer free in-home design consultations and to-the-penny price with no hidden costs.
Ask about UL® Approval
Would you live in a home where the electric system was not UL approved? Be sure the sunroom has UL approved wiring systems.
Our sunrooms have UL certification for electric wiring - some others don't!
Check the roller wheels on windows and doors
It's the rollers that keep operation smooth for the long term. Steel rollers on stainless steel tracks are the best system for heavy windows and doors. Be sure the rollers are covered under the warranty.
The windows and doors in our sunrooms have rugged steel rollers run on a stainless steel track and have a 15 year warranty.
What about ENERGY STARŪ?
ENERGY STAR is a national program that rates the energy efficiency of consumer products. Sun rooms designed for year round heating and cooling are eligible to earn the ENERGY STAR. If you are considering a four season sun room, be sure the windows and doors are ENERGY STAR qualified in all 50 states.
Ask about insurance
Workers compensation insurance is a big expense that many contractors don't want to absorb, so they cut corners by hiring sub-contractors to do the installation. If an uninsured worker is injured on your property, you could bear the liability.
Screens should be glare-free
Black aluminum screens minimize the obstruction of your outdoor view, and are stronger than fiberglass screens.
Our sunroom screens are long-lasting black aluminum and are glare-free.
Check out the handles
Your sun room will get lots of use, so the door handles should be strong and easy to use. Color matched handles with mortise locks look better - and last longer. Screen handles should be full size and well fastened.
We use color matched handles with mortise locks.
Ask if sub-contractors will be used on the construction
If so, find out how and what part of the work will they do. If sub-contractors are used for specialty work on your installation, be sure they are fully insured and that your sunroom company will stand behind their work.
We only use full time, factory-trained employees to build sunrooms.
Be sure you get the right permits and the necessary inspections
Identify what permits will be required and how they will be processed. Find out who will schedule the inspections required by your local building department.
We handle all permitting from start to finish.
What type of warranty is included?
How long is the labor guarantee, and what does it include? Ask about the Manufacturer's Warranty, and who stands behind it!
Craft-Bilt Manufacturing Company, a leader in home improvements since 1946, stands behind our 15 year warranty, and we stand behind our labor guarantee!
New technology makes sunrooms the perfect home addition and it is also a great way to reclaim the outdoors. Our sunrooms carry the Energy Star label which will increase the energy efficiency of your new space. We provide services in Washington DC and Maryland areas.
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