Sunrooms, Florida Rooms, Lanais, Enclosed Patios. These terms are all used interchangeably, but they are in fact all considered different types of structures. They do have similarities, in that they are all used to expand our indoor living spaces to include more of South Florida’s beautiful outdoors.
To understand these differences and what types of projects WDRC can assist with, we must first explore the 2 classifications for these structures, habitable vs non-habitable.
Habitable:
- Requires a GC and engineering
Needs footers and structural headers
Requires full electric and A/C modifications
Has finishing requirements like and drywall
- Floor needs to be raised to be flush with the existing interior floor
Non-Habitable:
Requires engineering
Existing windows and doors between interior and outdoor space need to remain
- Concrete or paver landings required outside new openings
Both types of structures require a licensed engineer to evaluate the space, create detailed structural plans, and sign off on the project moving forward based on those plans. Window & Door Replacement Company partners with a local engineering firm to assist with these plans and evaluations, making us a one stop shop for non-habitable sunroom projects.
As an elite dealer for many of the industry’s top-rated products, we offer the best selection of Sliding Glass Doors, Fixed Windows, and Bi-Fold Doors for Sunroom projects. If a non-habitable sunroom is the right choice for your home and goals, Window & Door Replacement Company can provide a total solution with excellent workmanship guaranteed. For a free sunroom estimate, request a consultation.
