1. What is a sunroom?

2. Why should I choose a sunroom over a standard room addition?

3. Can I add skylights?

4. What size are TEMO sunrooms?

5. Can I use a spa in my TEMO Sunroom?

6. Can you provide a cost per squ

are foot?

7. What is the warranty on a TEMO sunroom?

8. What type of glass is used in the windows in a TEMO Sunroom?

9. How will my TEMO Sunroom stand up to severe weather and snow?

10. How long will it take to build my TEMO Sunroom?

The concept of the sunroom began decades ago with the earliest home-made attempts using wood posts and stapled screens to enclose front or back porches to keep out bugs.

Over the years, TEMO Sunrooms has taken the screened-in porch idea, added advanced thermal window and roof systems, and created an engineering marvel in what is known as today’s contemporary sunroom.

Homeowners can now effectively solve the problems of the outdoors, enjoying it more, and extending the ways a sunroom can be used. Additionally, advances in sunroom design now give homeowners a wide range of attractive construction options – a far cry from the “box on a house” look popular throughout the 60s and 70s.

In short, a TEMO sunroom is a quality manufactured addition to your house that provides extended use of outdoor recreational space. A TEMO sunroom is a place to unwind, relax and spend time with your family and friends.

Each type of room has its own specific purpose and you should first determine how you want to use your space. A standard room addition (studs, drywall, standard roof, windows, and integrated permanent heating/cooling systems) is designed to meet certain codes as a year-round, permanent living space, like a kitchen or a bedroom.

A sunroom is designed as an additional room on your house that protects you from weather and insects during the times you would want to be outdoors. It offers incredible flexibility to enjoy many activities such as soaking in a spa, entertaining, exercising, working, relaxing and so much more. It is designed with wall-to-wall windows that provide panoramic views and protection from wind and weather. Screen systems control insects and allow refreshing breezes. Thermal engineering and design helps regulate the interior environment of the sunroom to keep you comfortable throughout many days throughout the seasons, and many seasons throughout the year.

There are various options in a TEMO sunroom wall system that are designed to provide maximum thermal protection against cold and heat. This will extend the times throughout the day and the days throughout the year that your sunroom can be used. You may also add sunroom-approved, non-permanent heating or cooling sources to extend your sunroom use.

In addition, a sunroom can be installed at a fraction of the cost and time compared to a standard room addition. Sunrooms may be installed on a variety of approved foundations (deck, concrete) in just two or three days, compared to the weeks and months required for a standard addition.

Also, there are often certain tax advantages to a sunroom compared to a standard room addition. By code, a sunroom may be designed with a large glass area (65% or more) that is not possible in conventional room additions. Its design does not include a permanent heating or cooling system. The differences in purpose, code, and design means that the new square footage attained by an addition of a sunroom is subject to a significantly lower tax assessment compared to the additional square footage attained through a standard room addition (Check with your local tax authority for specifics in your area).

If you like the appearance of a traditional room addition, but the idea and benefits of the sunroom with wall-to-wall windows, then TEMO’s all-new Signature Collection sunroom may be right for you! Designed to integrate your home’s architectural features into the sunroom – roof, knee wall, overhangs, siding materials – the Signature Collection offers all the benefits of sunroom living with an entirely fresh appeal!

We highly recommend it! A sunroom with a spa is a perfect way to increase your enjoyment of the room. Imagine soaking away stress at the end of a busy workday, or enjoying the company of family or friends on a summer night or crisp fall afternoon.

Spas are best installed at the time of original installation of the sunroom. In addition, you’ll want to consider the electrical needs for the spa during the sunroom’s installation. However, a spa can be added after your room is installed, but may require dismantling a portion of your room. Only a TEMO-authorized installer should handle this process, if it becomes necessary.

TEMO proudly produces a high-quality sunroom and stands behind it with a Lifetime Warranty. Their warranty is unique in the industry, compared to other warranties of 10, 15 or 20 years. Their lifetime warranty means YOUR lifetime. In addition, TEMO's warranty is transferable to another homeowner should you sell your home. This is a tangible "plus" on resale.

In addition, Carriage Town Sunrooms offers a comprehensive workmanship warranty, allowing your sunroom to experience a complete cycle of seasons while maintaining full workmanship coverage.

The most defining feature of a sunroom is its windows. That’s why TEMO pays particular attention to making the highest quality sunroom windows. They manufacturer their own window systems, as opposed to using “stock” windows purchased elsewhere.

TEMO's window systems feature their exclusive tempered HPG 2000 glass – four times stronger than annealed glass. Their HPG 2000 series of glass (available in single-pane and double-pane IG glass) is an exclusive TEMO Sunrooms product that decreases solar heat gain and provides protection against harmful ultraviolet rays.

TEMO glass is additionally coated with their exclusive DDS 2000 sealant that reduces the need to clean the exterior glass. This surface treatment seals the glass with a Teflon-like coating that resists dirt accumulation, and allows easy maintenance by simply rinsing the exterior windows with a hose.

Like a champ! These sunrooms have been designed and developed by TEMO's engineering department, who have consistently provided industry-leading innovations in sunroom design for more than 30 years. They manufacturer all their products on site to ensure superior quality control over every aspect of the room.

In addition, all components and rooms are independently tested to meet or exceed all national building codes. In fact, their sunroom structure is built to meet rigorous building code requirements, comparable to those required for the residence itself. TEMO sunrooms meet the standards for high wind conditions, up to 110 mph. The TEMO sunroom roof system is designed to properly support even the most extreme snow loads.

Each TEMO sunroom is a custom room that is designed and approved by their engineering department to meet all national and local building codes.

Most homeowners are surprised to learn that a sunroom from TEMO can be installed in just 2 to 4 days on an approved foundation. Their unique pre-manufactured wall and roof system is custom built for you in the factory, and make on-site installation fast and simple.

Before your room is installed, your Carriage Town Sunrooms representative will work with you to design your room and plan your project, handling all the details for you. This includes obtaining permits and scheduling each phase of installation. Installation of your sunroom can begin as early as six weeks from the time you order, although delays caused by abnormally bad weather, high order volume, or difficult permit procurement can cause some delay.