Patio enclosure under existing patio roof
Any patio with an existing roof can be converted into a patio enclosure to be used as sunroom, Artizona Room and any other living spave.. Most customers would like to have as much glass as possible in the new enclosure.It can be done by using custom made windows to fit the available opening. It is also recommended to to have the same type of exterior finishing as of the exterior of the house. Such as stucco or siding. In this job we used the same vertical wood siding that the existing house have. The interior can be finished with many types of materials. In this job we used the same wood siding as of the exterior. Also, by using insulated windows with Low “E” glass, it is easy to cool the space with a relative small air conditioning unit that is installed in the side wall. Such as standard window unit that is available to purchase in Home Depot or Lowe’s. Any air conditioning unit should be connected to a dedicated electrical circuit.
Consult with you local building department or with a qualify contractor about the local building codes that are related to your enclosure. Make sure to understand such codes as “Emergency Egress” and “Light and Ventilation” .
Enclosure with in-wall air conditioning unit
Take your time to learn about what is available in your glass windows and doors. Glass is one of the most popular and versatile building materials used today, due in part to its constantly improving solar and thermal performance. One way this performance is achieved is through the use of passive and solar control low-e coatings. So, what is low-e glass? In this section, we provide you with an in-depth overview of coatings. Low-E coatings have been developed to minimize the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that can pass through glass without compromising the amount of visible light that is transmitted.
In order to understand coatings, it’s important to understand the solar energy spectrum or energy from the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) light, visible light and infrared (IR) light all occupy different parts of the solar spectrum – the differences between the three are determined by their wavelengths.
- Ultraviolet light, which is what causes interior materials such as fabrics and wall coverings to fade, has wavelengths of 310-380 nanometers when reporting glass performance.
- Visible light occupies the part of the spectrum between wavelengths from about 380-780 nanometers.
- Infrared light (or heat energy) is transmitted as heat into a building, and begins at wavelengths of 780 nano meters. Solar infrared is commonly referred to as short-wave infrared energy, while heat radiating off of warm objects has higher wavelengths than the sun and referred to as long-wave infrared.
AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms, LLC, is committed to listen to your dreams and needs for all your home improvement projects. We will create a product that will fit your specific needs, lifestyles and budget. We specialize in four season patio enclosures, sunrooms, patio roofs, windows, doors, kitchen and bath renovations, pool enclosures and room additions. You always will be consulted and appraised as to the schedule and construction process during the renovation work. AZ Enclosures, patio additions, patio roof covers, sunrooms Arizona, pool enclosures. Let us help you transfer your home into the showplace you have always dreamed it would be. We work in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, Gilbert, Chandler, Sun City, Sun City West, Peoria, Goodyear, Buckeye, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Litchfield Park, Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, City of Maricopa and Avondale.
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