Need advice on how to turn 12'x20' patio into a all seasons room.

by Esther McCray

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Bijous on May 20, 2018
1. Check local buildings codes. You are essentially adding another room to your home.
2. Make a budget (then multiple that by 1/2. That will be your final cost.)
3. Make a time line and add a week.
4. Draw a design, or look into purchasing an online design.
5. Check the capacity of your heating and air to make sure it can handle the additional room. Or decide if you are going to have a separate way of cooling and heating the area.
6. Line up your subcontractors for electrical, plumbing any masonry work. Start with framing and go from there.
Good luck.
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- Esther McCray on May 20, 2018
  
  Great information, thank you.
  
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Janet Pizaro on May 20, 2018

https://www.doityourself.com/stry/convert-your-patio-into-a-patio-sunroom-pt-1

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- Esther McCray on May 21, 2018
  
  This is a great resource, thank you!
  
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Mogie on May 20, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jhqbnM-5XQ

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Ebbjdl on May 20, 2018

Start by obtaining a permit, the inspector will be out to make sure it's up to code. A professional is what you need for this project.

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- Esther McCray on May 20, 2018
  
  We have had one professional company come out to give us a cost. Good news is because there's an existing roof, the permit is not necessary. However the company cost is exorbitant.
  
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