Surf - Design Planet Blurp No.57

Building an Exterior Sunroom

The beginning: Around September 20th, 2008 I began constructing our exterior enclosed sunroom with help from various local tradesmen; after many months of planning, soil test confirmation and structural engineered drawings (required by local permits). I have shared this on-going process in some of my past blogs.

The middle: This has been a large project, which included refacing an existing linear deck, enclosing a lower patio area, and building the sunroom out over a very sloped grade. The sloped backyard was fully regraded and built up with retaining walls before construction of the sunroom in early 2008.

The end: I'm glad to say our sunroom is now finished and ready for use. It will be used as a place to relax, have meals, and talk stories with friends etc. ...without the worry of stink bugs, wasps, and other flying creatures adding topping to our burgers :>0

I also may set up an easel and paint a few small paintings in this space.

I have had fun recording the sunroom's construction since September, 2008. I finished the interior of the sunroom myself, installed the screens and doors and did all the caulking and painting; but most of the construction would have not happened without the very polite and friendly excellent local tradesmen and women who put up with me directing them (thanks guys and gals!) :>).

Please enjoy the slideshow of the construction!

Trades used:
Soil Engineer
Structural Engineer
Landscaper - Grading, Planting, Rock Walls & Steps
Vinyl Deck Company - Resurface of Existing Deck, New Railings
Building Framer - Deck, Walls, Engineered Roof Truss fabrication
Roofer - Shingled roof
Siding installer - Vinyl Siding, Cement Board Siding, Aluminum Soffits & Gutters
Plumber - Water and Gas Lines
Painter - Spraying of open ceiling truss
Electrician - all electrical needs for sunroom, ceiling fan installation
Window Manufacturer - Screen window frames
Myself - Screen doors, Window screen frame stop mouldings, interior wall paneling, interior and exterior wall caulking and painting, finishing details, steps, floor clear weather finish

YES! May 14,'09 received Occupancy Permit.