Hard Top Screen Rooms

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Instructions

Our pre-engineered kits are put together to conform to 2011 International Building Code standards. For your safety and insurance purposes we will need the following information before considering your request for quotation.

You will need to obtain a "pounds per square foot" load requirement and a "miles per hour" wind load requirement from your local building department. We use these to determine which thickness of panel you need, the number of posts and spacing between them, whether you need a beam and if so size and location.

The online request form can take 5+ minutes depending on the size of your project. Completing it will enable us to email you a quote within the next 24-48 hours.

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ENCLOSURE TERMINOLOGY

Our wall attached enclosures are designed with the handy homeowner in mind. The units are modular which enable many customizations and almost any size. To the left you will see a schematic that highlights some of the key elements and terminology used in describing and quoting our cover kits.

We will need the footprint you want your screen walls to occupy on your deck or patio. This will be given as the projection (distance away from the house wall) and the width of your front wall.

We will need a back wall height measurement - either how high on your house wall will you be attaching your patio cover or the ground to eave measurement if attaching to the front fascia board.

We will need your desired projection and width of the roof. You will to design your roof to be at least 6" larger than the walls all the way around. If you are covering the entire deck, we suggest a 1' overhang on both sides and the front.

Therefore, for example, if you have a 12' x 16' deck and you want the screen room to cover the entire deck. The footprint of your screen walls will be 12' x 16' (D, E in the drawing above). Then, assuming a one foot overhang, your roof will be 13' x 18' (A, B in the drawing above).

We will need to know if you are attaching the unit to an existing deck or patio surface OR are you cementing the posts into the ground.

Roof Panels are available in WHITE only. Screen Frames are available in White, Sandstone, Bronze, Wheat or Tan. Fascia Gutter & Side fascia are available in White, Sandstone, Bronze, Wheat or Tan (not available in all sizes!)

We can accommodate any conditions - bump outs, chimneys, etc. In these cases we will need to know the details and measurements so we can provide extra inside and outside corners. The best way to do this is provide a drawing/sketch indicating the measurements in the last step of this online form.

Different regions across the country have different wind and snow load for building requirements. Areas with higher wind and/or snow loads may require more posts, or larger posts, in order to accommodate the heavier loads.

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Although scupper plates are included, downspout assemblies are not included. Let us know if you require them. They are $45.00 for a basic 8' assembly. They are easily picked up locally and this would give you the freedom to create the shape you need.

Flashing is not included. When doing a fascia board mount, you will need to flash 3" under the shingles and about 12" out onto your roof. On a wall mount, "L" flashing would go under the siding and again about 12" out onto your patio cover.

Hardware to attach the back-wall C channel to house wall or fascia board is not included.

THE ORDER PROCESS

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You will need to obtain, from your local building department, a "pounds per square foot" load requirement as well as a "miles per hour" wind load requirement. We use these numbers to determine which thickness of panel you need.

These units are designed according to the available engineering for our roof systems. The screen wall system we supply will always be more than sufficient to support the roof and the load for your area. However engineering on the screen walls is not available. So if you are going to get a permit for this unit, we will incorporate, into the design, a set of beam and posts which will satisfy your municipal building department requirements.

As you can see, the above numbers are VERY important for both safety and so that you are not paying for more than you need!

Once you have these details we can start the quote process. You can do this using our guided web form, you can download and email a form to us, or you can call us at 1.800.922.4760. The goal is to define details like:

If you're ready to start the process you can use the quote form below. You can also download a PDF of the quote below. Please note that we prepare thousands of quotations every year and do them on a first come first serve basis. We will generally be able to respond and complete your quotation within 1-2 days. During peak season we may require up to 3 days to complete your quote.

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Example of the design specs we generate based on your sketch:

The Sketch

We ask for a drawing with the information requested below, so that we can simply and easily put together a materials list and cost for the correct configuration of your exact project.

We will need the footprint you want your screen walls to occupy on your deck or patio. This will be given as the projection (distance away from the house wall) and the width of your front wall.
We will need a back wall height measurement - either how high on your house wall will you be attaching your screen room roof or the ground to eave measurement if attaching to the front fascia board.
We will need your desired projection and width of the roof. You will to design your roof to be at least 6" larger than the walls all the way around. If you are covering the entire deck, we suggest a 1' overhang on both sides and the front.
Therefore, for example, if you have a 12' x 16' deck and you want the screen room to cover the entire deck. The footprint of your screen walls will be 12' x 16' (D, E in the drawing above). Then, assuming a one foot overhang, your roof will be 13' x 18' (A, B in the drawing above).
If you want some help doing your own drawing you can simply print out the following form... For help with your request for quotation... click here! Use it to fill out the e-form below or you can scan it & email it to us or fax it to us!
We will need to know if you have a chimney work-around with all the measurements. Extra inside and outside corners will be provided.
Indicate on your drawing where you would like the door and give a measurement relative to a corner or to a house wall.
Indicate whether you desire a kickplate option. You can have no kickplate, or an 18" or 24" tall kickplate.

Our engineers will work with you to make sure every detail is right. Once the specifications are complete, we'll send you a quote which will include cost, details and a drawing that indicates how to use the material. Once accepted, the next step is the custom manufacturing.

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Custom Manufacturing

Once we have reviewed your drawing and have all of your questions answered, we will send you your quotation which will include cost, details and a drawing that indicates how to use the material.

As soon as you approve the quote, our manufacturers where all the parts of your screen wall solution are custom cut, configured and combined into a"do it yourself" kit that's shipped right from the manufacturer's warehouse right to your door.

Formed in April 1948, our manufacturer has pioneered the design, customization and shipping residential and light commercial building products for over 70 years. With two Birmingham, AL facilities combining 300,000 square feet and locations in Raleigh, NC, Kansas City, MO and Carrolton, TX add another 125,000 square feet of warehousing and distribution space.

As soon as manufacturing is complete, the product is shipped to your door. See the next step"Delivery" for details.

Delivered Right To Your Door

Your customized and complete kit is manufactured and shipped right to your door. We have been shipping screen wall kits and many other products to customers in thousands of communities across the United States and Canada...

Installation and Beyond

This is a"materials supplied" screen room system designed to add beauty and functional 3 season living space to your home. Materials for your kit will either shipped in their stock length of 24' or in some cases may need to be cut down to cut down to 12' lengths to meet carrier maximums. As a DIY product, it is expected that you will need to make final cuts on site. This includes, but is not limited to, beam lengths, post heights, panel widths, side fascia/front gutter lengths and wall system mainframe/u-channel lengths. A chop saw with a metal blade is all you need. Our system is supplied with everything 'internal' to the kit including all the screws, mullion clips, spline, screening and weather-stripping required for your application.

Superior Quality

Pro-grade patio covers, screen houses, screened in patio kits, Pegolas and gazebo kits. All sourced from premium manufacturers throughout the USA.

Superior Quality

Better Value

No need to design and and source material separately or spend thousands on a contractor. Complete DIY kits delivered to your door.