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Kernersville Sunroom in Kensington Village, Just What the Doctor Ordered

Our reputation preceded us for this sunroom project in Kernersville NC.

This project was our fifth outdoor living project completed in this Kernersville community. We are honored to have been the choice sunroom builder among the Kensington Village residents and look forward to more upcoming projects in this beautiful community.

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A classic beadboard ceiling and dual ceiling fans add to the charm of the new space.

As your sunroom builder, Archadeck will work to meet your specific needs.

When our Design Consultant met with these Kensington Village homeowners to discuss their sunroom addition, it marked our second outdoor living room project within this neighborhood. This project needed to accommodate health concerns of the homeowner, who cannot tolerate cold weather. Therefore, we set out to build a four-season space in place of their existing porch, which was rendered unusable in cool weather.

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Kernersville NC sunroom by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

How can a room be built on top of an existing porch?

A lot of preparation is required in order to turn an existing structure into a sunroom. A new sub-floor was required to support the weight of the sunroom. We also installed new siding with white trim to make the sunroom appear original to the existing home. New sliding glass doors allow for easy access to the deck, which still provides the family with an fully outdoor living option. In order to keep the temperature within the sunroom well-regulated we installed heavily insulated Atrium brand windows with full screens. The windows are not only heavily insulated to keep the cold out, they are also low E argon and gas windows as well. Having the added comfort of screens on the windows allows the homeowners to enjoy warm days with the breeze flowing through.

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By using Low E and argon gas windows, this sunroom neutralizes the effects of changing weather on the inside of the home and promotes a prolonged, constant temperature.

Low E and argon gas windows diminish the effects of changing weather on the inside of the sunroom and allow a sustained temperature. They are designed with double or triple-pane glass to protect against air leakage. Argon gas is better at reflecting heat compared to simple air. This means heat is inhibited from entering the sunroom while the interior warmth remains constant. Regardless of the season, this ensures the climate stability in this sunroom.

Four-season additions add value to the way you use your home.

Four-season room additions can greatly enhance your personal comfort and can add beauty and curb appeal to your home. Although a sunroom is considered a room addition because it requires a foundation and a roof, it delivers the luxury and elegance that a simple room addition lacks. A sunroom is a cost-effective way to add square footage to your home and increase outdoor living enjoyment at the same time.

Sunrooms offer an indoor-outdoor living experience.

As is the case with many of the sunroom additions we build, this homeowner wanted to enjoy the benefits of an outdoor room without being fully outdoors. This sunroom was also a perfect choice for the homeowner’s medical needs. These Kensington Village homeowners are elated with their new outdoor living room.

If you are thinking of adding a custom outdoor living space to your home, Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad is ready to earn your business. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation by calling (336) 664 – 1332 or emailing us at piedmonttriad@archadeck.net.

Also read: What do you call an outdoor living room?

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March is the time to prepare for outdoor living!

The month of March;  when March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb, mad as a March hare, beware the ides of March, March madness and my favorite March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.   Almost everyone is ready to celebrate the arrival of Spring on March 20 and we at Archadeck are ready to help you get that great outdoor structure you need to make sure you get the most out the beautiful spring and summer days that lie ahead.

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad is your choice Winston Salem and Greensboro area deck builder.

Archadeck can help you in a variety ways.  We custom design and custom build.  We can help you get some shade with one of our pergolas.  Stay away from the pesky bugs with a screened porch.  Replace that tired old deck with a new one build out of a variety of choices such as composites or tropical hardwoods.  Jazz up your deck with custom rails, benches and planters.  We also can add a patio with an outdoor kitchen.  How about waterproofing the underside of your current deck and making it in to a screened room?  There are numerous options and our designers are ready to help you realize your dream for more outdoor living.

Let’s get started soon so we can help you  be ready to relax and enjoy the great outside.  Contact us and one of our design consultants will be happy to work with you and yours to get your outdoor dream realized. We will look forward to hearing from you soon.

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September and Fall Outdoor Living.

Supposedly the calendar reads September but with exception of the cooler nights and the yellowing of the poor trees looking for a little rain not much seems to have changed weather wise.  Yet we are only 1 week away from the official Autumnal Equinox.  This started me musing about the equinoxes both Spring and Fall and that twice yearly 24 hour span of equal amount of  night and day.  In Autumn the days then become shorter and obviously the nights become longer. There are lots of folks who begin to vocally dread the coming of fall and then worst winter; perhaps they are thinking of being trapped indoors in the colder months. I, however, embrace the beginning of the shorter days for many reasons; the sky is much bluer with wispy clouds and cool breezes.  Mother Nature starts her last arboreal fashion show with all the gorgeous yellows, oranges, and reds she will dress her tree children in.  Sunsets are stunning in the fall, the best of the year, and the night stars seem to twinkle and sparkle with glee.

There is still plenty of time for outdoor living this year.  We humans have become oh so inventive and creative with all things to keep us warm and cozy outside on chilly nights.  Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas, and decorative propane table top heaters all add warmth to the surroundings.  Lots of options exist for specialized outdoor lighting.  The list goes on and for all the ways you can continue to experience the glorious days remain this year.

The also good news is if you have a deck, screened porch, covered porch, pergola with a polycarbonate roof or sunroom you can make it cool weather ready with the addition of some type of heater and enjoy in the fall.  Plus there is an added bonus in it is much easier to sweep those leaves rather that rake then.  More time to enjoy outdoor living.  See you on the deck  looking at that amazing sunset.

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August and Outdoor Living

Well, we have made  it  to the last month of summer,  August.  August has always seemed a paradoxical month to me.  It is still officially summer but  many of us with children in school are cramming in that last bit of vacation before the back to school rush begins.  The weather starts to show a little hint of change, one day blazing hot and then a refreshingly cool day. It is a month that makes one start thinking of Fall. There is an old saying that if you count the foggy mornings in August they equal the number of snows in the coming winter.  Whether that is true or not it, I got to thinking about the changing of the seasons and knowing that is always one part of life you can count on in these unstable times.

Here at our Archadeck office we offer a product to our customers that takes them from season to season, allowing them the comfort and enjoyment of outdoor living  year round.  Eze-Breeze offers a unique, custom-designed window system that creates more livability on your screened porch, deck or gazebo.  A window system which is versatile, attractive, rugged and simple to use.  Open, they let the breeze in while keeping out the bugs and debris.  Closed, they offer protection from summer sun and changing weather.  Other features and benefits include:

  • Maintenance free aluminum framework
  • Lifetime limited warranty
  • Panels lift out for easy cleaning
  • Tint options to give shade and privacy
  • 4-Track windows with screens that open 75% to allow great airflow
  • Affordable alternative to a costly glass windows

So this August think about extending your outdoor enjoyment and livability into the changing season and give us a call and ask us about Eze-Breeze windows.  We will be happy to tell you more.

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Why build a 3-Season Room?

Most homeowners know the basic difference between screened porches, 3-season rooms and sunrooms. So I won’t insult your intelligence, however, I would like to tell you why a 3-season room in this climate is a fabulous addition to any home.  We live in an area of the country that is temperate ( yes, I hear you this past winter was extremely cold).  Screened porches are great and they keep the bugs out and allow the breeze in, but when winter arrives they mostly go unused.  In the Piedmont Triad of NC by upgrading  your screened porch to a 3-season room you will achieve almost year round use of your room. If your home has a southern exposure, even better, you have a green heat source during the day. When you add a gas log fireplace, or other heat source, you achieve an all year round usable room.

Archadeck uses a product called Eze-Breeze windows that allows you  the versatility of a screened porch and a 3-season at the same time.  This product will add a little more cost to your screened porch, but the benefits are well worth it.  Imagine you and your loved ones enjoying the view and relaxing during the coldest months of the year. 

Well you can.  Just give Archadeck a call to learn more about 3-season rooms. and how we can help you get one.

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Who is Archadeck?

Custom Design

Archadeck founded in 1980 in Richmond, Virginia is the largest builders of custom designed decks. With more than 45,000 projects built nationally, we’ve become know as “America’s Deck Builder.” Prior to Archadeck, homeowners had three choices: build their own deck;  hire a carpenter, often unlicensed and uninsured; or work with an architect.  By combining design and construction into one single source, Archadeck can offer you the best and most efficient choice for your new deck.

But we are so much more than decks.  Archadeck also designs and builds screened porches, 3-season rooms, sunrooms, trellises, arbors, docks,  spa and pool decks and much more.  Archadeck has been featured in numerous magazines including HOME, Remodeling, Gardens, Decks & Patios, Woman’s Day Home Improvements,  Woman’s Day Gardening, Family Circle, Success and on the covers of Decks & Backyard Projects and American How-To.  In addition Qualified Remodeler magazine recently ranked Archadeck in the “Top Ten” out of 500 remodelers.

What does this mean to you?  It means your local Archadeck is part of a nationally known and respected organization, and has stable, reliable management.  You will receive one of the strongest warranties in the business. By choosing Archadeck , you ensure that your new outdoor living space will be custom designed for your home.  Each design  will address the architecture and landscape of the site itself, your budget, and your personal needs and lifestyle.  These elements, combined with smart and innovative design will make your new outdoor living space uniquely yours.  Because your project is custom designed, you will have a wide selection of materials to choose from such as pressure-treated southern yellow pine, exotic hardwoods, composite materials and low maintenance materials like Azek, and more.

Our design consultation is always free, so let Archadeck visit  your home  soon.  You’ll be on your way to the custom designed project that best enhances your home, your ideas, and your budget.

Screened porch for Relaxation.