FAQ's

How will a sunroom or screen enclosure look on my home?
How will it attach to the house and roofline?
Can I open the windows in my sunroom?
What types of doors are available?
What Kind of foundation is necessary?
How do I heat and cool the room?
What king of flooring should I put in my sunroom?
What kind of base wall can I have?
Does a glass roof cost more than a solid one?

Can the room by open to the house, or does it have to be seperated by doors?
How do you finish the existing house walls which will become inside walls?
Can you move my plants?
Why would I want a sunroom versus a simple additional room?
Will the sunroom increase the value of my home?
Can you build on an existing deck?
Can you match the shingles on my roof?

How will a sunroom or screen enclosure look on my home?

Tropical Enclosures has installed screen enclosures on houses of all different styles build with all kinds of different materials from wood to brick. Our team puts great care into making sure that your screen enclosure matches your homes overall look.

How will it attach to the house and roofline?

We are able to use similar roof treatments and styles to your current house and roofline so it blends seemlessly.

Can I open the windows in my sunroom?

We offer many different window options that open in a variety of different ways depending on your specific needs.

What types of doors are available?

Many different types of doors are available. Some of the most popular include french doors, sliding doors and simple single doors.

What Kind of foundation is necessary?

The foundation will need to be similar in strength to a typical homes foundation. Specific requirements vary depending on jurisdiction.

How do I heat and cool the room?

This will depend on the size of your current heat and air systems. If the units are big enough you may not need to do anything addition. If not, a separate heading and cooling unit may be necessary.

What king of flooring should I put in my sunroom?

Many different flooring options are available for sunrooms. There are no restrictions. It just depends on what you like.

What kind of base wall can I have?

A number of options are available depending on what you like.

Does a glass roof cost more than a solid one?

A glass roof will cost more than a solid one. While this option is available to you, generally glass roofs are not that popular in Florida's climate.

Can the room by open to the house, or does it have to be seperated by doors?

Typically the existing doors are left in place, but both options are available.

How do you finish the existing house walls which will become inside walls?

You have a few options on what to do with the new interior walls. Many people leave them as they currently appear. Others change them to sheet rock.

Can you move my plants?

It is recommended that any outdoor plants that need to be moved to install the enclosure are removed before we begin work.

Why would I want a sunroom versus a simple additional room?

Sunrooms and other enclosures allow the home owner to enjoy the elements while remaining inside and avoiding inclement weather.

Will the sunroom increase the value of my home?

Your sunroom will increase in value as your home increases.

Can you build on an existing deck?

It depends on a number of factors concerning the foundation. It may be necessary to make some improvement to the foundation before a sunroom can be installed.

Can you match the shingles on my roof?

As long as the shingles are still available for purchase we can match them.