Posted in: sunspace
Wednesday, December 09, 2020
If you’re thinking about transforming your exterior living space into a three-season or four-season area, windows are very likely on your mind right now! With a lot of brands to consider, though, it can be tough to decide what’s right for your space. To help out homeowners on the fence, here’s a quick breakdown of how two big names in this industry compare: Sunspace WeatherMaster windows and Eze-Breeze.
Posted in: Screen-Porch Design Tips, retractable screen porch, patio questions, electric heaters, porch topics, screen porch products, Screened Porch in Virginia, Outdoor Lighting, Motorized Porch Screens, Motorized Outdoor Screening Systems, Automatic Porch Screens, snowmelt system
Saturday, December 05, 2020
More and more people are coming to Design Builders asking to install infrared heaters in existing structures. Its complicated for a few reasons. One of the biggest is power. Adding electrical and lighting elements to a screened-in porch is a great way to make the space as comfortable, usable, and functional as any interior area. However, as with any construction project, there are some considerations to keep in mind before you jump headfirst into the work. Here are the top five things to think through as you plan and design your ideal screened-in porch.
Posted in: sunspace
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
Love the benefits of having an enclosed outdoor living space but aren’t on board with glass windows? WeatherMaster windows, by Sunspace, could be the solution you’re looking for! All the vents in this company’s window system are glazed with a material known as ViewFlex vinyl. Here are all the reasons to fall in love with this tough, resilient product.
At Design Builders, we’re loving the WeatherMaster windows, by Sunspace, for sunrooms, screened-in porches, or other exterior living spaces throughout Virginia, and Maryland. As a design and build firm, we’ve consistently found they provide a host of benefits over other window systems we’ve encountered, and they can help transform any outdoor space into a bug-free zone. (A necessity in our area!)
Posted in: Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen Room, screened porch in Washington, DC, Screened Porch, Screened-in Porch
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
In the Washington, DC metro area, summers can be difficult, with the intense heat and humidity and all of the mosquitoes. Our clients find that screen rooms help them enjoy the outdoors comfortably. Design Builders Inc. wants you to enjoy your exterior space, so we've put together six helpful hints to consider when building a screen room.