A three season room can be a really great investment for your home. This addition really allows for the enjoyment of the great outdoors without exposing you to the elements. It’s an investment that gives a maximum return.
When you decide to install a three season room, there are a few things that you should consider. First, you’ll need to estimate the costs of building the room. How much you’ll spend varies based on the finishes that you choose, the materials used, and the area of the country that you live in.
Estimates
When you undertake any kind of home improvement project you should obtain estimates first. This way, you’ll have an idea of just how much the project will cost. Contractors will also give you an idea of how they will go about completing the project in order to meet your needs. It’s a good idea to know how much demolition is needed and how long the project will take. This will vary by contractor.
Think Of Using Existing Structures
Using existing structures on your home can really help to cut down the cost of building a three season room. Your current porch or deck area may even have the ability to be enclosed. If the structures are sound, it’s a great option. Remember that a three season room needs glass, a sturdy floor, screens and windows to be complete!
Match The Roof
You’ll want to match the roof of your three season/sunroom with the existing roof of your home. Choose from a variety of styles from simple to the elaborate. Just be sure that the new roofing doesn’t stick out too much. You can even add a skylight in the new addition to let more light in.
The Estimate
You want to be sure that you get an accurate estimate for building your three season room. The contractor should include all of the following areas in the estimate:
- The foundation
- The frame
- Electrical
- Molding
- Drywall
- Skylights
- Windows
- Doors
- Screens
- Fans
- HVAC hookups
It should be noted that along with building materials, the cost of labor should be included along with the estimate. Carpenters charge a set rate per hour as do electricians and plumbers. You’ll most likely need a few different contractors in order to complete your three season room, so take that into account.
No matter what part of the country that you live in, you will always be happier if you maximize your enjoyment of the outdoors. Completing a 3 season room can help you and your family to enjoy nature all year round.
About the Author
Marsha Charles
Consistent top listing and selling agent receiving Chairman's Club award for superior sales achievement almost every year while associated with Preferred Properties, Inc. Consistently receive the International Presidents Premier award for sales volume since joining Coldwell Banker Realty and ranked in the top 1% of agents in Connecticut and Westchester County. In 2021 I received the International Society of Excellence award for sales volume in excess of $100,000,000. I have been named a Top Five Sales Agent for customer satisfaction since 2010 (longer than any other agent in Connecticut) and listed in Connecticut Magazine. Named one of the Top Agents in Connecticut by Real Trends since 2018.
I work with sellers and buyers and also have a strong understanding to needs of those who are relocating . Background and experience in advertising, public relations and photography offer creative and innovative marketing plans for sellers.
Realtor designations include: Graduate Real Estate Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Residential Marketing Specialist, and Pricing Strategy Advisor. Served as President of New Canaan Board of Realtors (two terms), Director (three terms) and currently serve on Professional Standards Committee. Named Realtor of the year by the New Canaan Board of Realtors in 1994and again in 2022.
Married and mother of other of four children who attended and graduated from the New Canaan School System, Member of New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich and Statewide MLS systems. Areas covered include New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich, Rowayton, Norwalk, Wilton and all of lower Fairfield County.
