Screened Porch & Sunroom Contractor in Charlottesville, VA

Four Season Living

Enjoy every season with your dream porch or sunroom custom-built by Decks by DAK, Central Virginia's go-to contractor for that beautiful, low-maintenance, custom-built extra space you have been dreaming of. We work with you to build something you can enjoy throughout the year — so you can enjoy the outdoors in total comfort, no matter what season it is.

Adding a Sunroom to Your Home

Sunrooms or enclosed patios are an excellent way to improve your home and lifestyle. A sunroom is ideal if you want to get away from the hectic world outside or simply want to be able to enjoy the outdoors all year.

The Benefits of a Sunroom

There are numerous benefits to adding a sunroom to your home. The increased natural light that a sunroom can provide is perhaps the most obvious benefit. This can help to brighten up a room and make it appear larger. A sunroom can also help to regulate the temperature in your home by trapping heat in the winter and keeping cool air in the summer.

Another significant benefit of a sunroom is that it can provide a place for you to relax and enjoy the outdoors without having to deal with inclement weather. A sunroom can be the ideal place to curl up with a good book or entertain guests. Furthermore, if you choose to furnish your sunroom with comfortable furniture and décor, it can serve as an extension of your living space.

A sunroom is a fantastic, low-cost way to improve your home and your life. If you are unsure about which home improvement project would be best for your needs, give us a call and we will be happy to assess which of our services would be best for you.

There are three methods for constructing a sunroom. You have the option of constructing an attached sunroom, a freestanding sunroom, or a screen room.

If you want to use the sunroom all year long, an attached sunroom is the way to go. This type of sunroom is typically built onto the side of your house and features insulated glass windows and doors.

A freestanding sunroom is an excellent choice if you want to be able to move it around or use it as a guest house. This type of sunroom is not attached to your home and can be placed wherever you want on your property.

A screen room is an excellent choice if you live in a bug-prone area or simply want to enjoy the outdoors without actually being outside. This type of sunroom typically has screens on all sides and a door that leads out to the backyard or patio.

Tips for Creating Your Dream Sunroom

What do you envision when you think of adding a sunroom to your home? A place to unwind and enjoy nature without being bothered by bugs? A venue for entertaining guests and hosting parties? A space where you can grow plants and flowers all year?

Whatever your ideal sunroom entails, there are options for making it a reality. You can transform an ordinary room in your home into a beautiful and functional sunroom with a little planning and creativity.

Designing Your Ideal Sunroom

• Select the appropriate location. Consider sunlight exposure, views, and privacy.
• Create a strategy. Plan furniture, flooring, and lighting before you build.
• Collaborate with a professional. They'll ensure proper insulation and that all building codes are met.
• Apply the finishing touches. Furniture, décor, and details that match your style.

What Sets Us Apart

We can custom-build your dream screened porch or sunroom onto practically any location on your home. We work with you to create that perfect space that keeps the bugs out and the WOW in, so you can enjoy the outdoors through all four seasons.

All newly enclosed areas are constructed using the highest-grade materials and installation practices. We use Trex products or other materials of your choosing, always working with you to determine what's best for your space.

For example, the sidewalls can be screened with Screeneze for a tight, seamless, easy-to-repair view, or Eze-Breeze for those who may want to close off the breeze but not the view. These unique window designs consist of 4 panels, allowing homeowners to open the window 25%, 50%, or 75%. This lets you choose how much fresh air you'd like flowing through the room. At first glance the window panes — made of a strong, flexible vinyl — appear to be glass, giving the room a more finished look.

No matter what you select, rest assured your newly enclosed space will bring you years of "outdoor" enjoyment from the comfort of your home, thanks to Decks by DAK's quality construction.

FAQs

Got a question? We're here to help.

How are sunrooms and screened-in porches different from one another?

The difference is that a screened porch allows air to pass through the room, giving you the sensation of being outside while keeping bugs out. A sunroom is a glass-enclosed, roofed structure. A sunroom is similar to a living room, but with a better view.

What is a sunroom?

A sunroom is an indoor space with multiple windows that lets in natural light and showcases views of the outdoors. Sunrooms — also known as solariums, garden rooms, or Florida rooms — are frequently decorated with plants and furniture.

What is the function of a screened-in porch?

A screened porch, also known as a screen room, is a porch or similar structure on or near the exterior of a house that's been covered with window screens to keep insects, debris, and other unwanted objects out of the area inside the screen.

Is a screened-in porch indoors or outdoors?

A screened-in porch is an excellent choice for outdoor living space. It has a roof, just like a regular porch, but the sides are enclosed in mesh, protecting you from the elements.