If you are buying a sunroom, there are many different things to consider. Not all sunroom dealers and manufacturers are the same! When buying a sunroom, Betterliving really does mean betterliving sunrooms!

Here are 11 things that you should know before buying a sunroom, along with how Betterliving sunrooms answers these concerns.

1. See the sunroom (back to top)
Ask if the contractor has a showroom where you can see full size models. As soon as you walk through the door you should get a sense as to how comfortable you would feel having the contractor work on your home. Ask if the contractor has a display home where you can see their finished work on someone's home.
 
Your Betterliving sunroom dealer will be happy to show you fully furnished sunrooms either in our showroom or at a neighbor's home!

2. Compare the cost and value of a sunroom (back to top)
After you visit a showroom, make sure they offer a free, no obligation consultation and measure at your home to provide you with an exact cost for your project. Some contractors offer estimates over the phone. This can hide the true cost of a sunroom project. Scheduling an appointment will be the only true way to be sure you can compare the cost and value of each product before selecting a sunroom company.
 
Your Betterliving sunroom dealer offers free in-home design consultations and to-the-penny price with no hidden costs.

3. Ask about UL^® Approval (back to top)
Would you live in a home where the electric system was not UL approved? Be sure the sunroom has UL approved wiring systems.
 
Betterliving sunrooms have UL certification for electric wiring - some others don't!

4. Check the roller wheels on windows and doors (back to top)
It's the rollers that keep operation smooth for the long term. Steel rollers on stainless steel tracks are the best system for heavy windows and doors. Be sure the rollers are covered under the warranty.
 
The windows and doors in Betterliving sunrooms have rugged steel rollers run on a stainless steel track and have a 50 year warranty.

5. What about ENERGY STAR^®? (back to top)
ENERGY STAR is a national program that rates the energy efficiency of consumer products. Sunrooms designed for year round heating and cooling are eligible to earn the ENERGY STAR. If you are considering a four season sunroom, be sure the windows and doors are ENERGY STAR qualified in all 50 states.
 
All Betterliving vinyl windows and doors are ENERGY STAR® qualified in all 50 states. You can go to the ENERGY STAR Partner List web page and search for "Craft-Bilt" to confirm our status as a ENERGY STAR Product Manufacturers Partner.

6. Ask about insurance (back to top)
Workers compensation insurance is a big expense that many contractors don't want to absorb, so they cut corners by hiring sub-contractors to do the installation. If an uninsured worker is injured on your property, you could bear the liability.
 
All Betterliving sunroom dealers carry workers compensation insurance on all employees and use no sub-contractors.

7. Screens should be glare-free (back to top)
Black aluminum screens minimize the obstruction of your outdoor view, and are stronger than fiberglass screens.
 
Betterliving sunroom screens are long-lasting black aluminum and are glare-free.

8. Check out the handles (back to top)
Your sunroom will get lots of use, so the door handles should be strong and easy to use. Color matched handles with mortise locks look better - and last longer. Screen handles should be full size and well fastened.
 
Betterliving uses color matched handles with mortise locks.

9. Ask if sub-contractors will be used on the construction (back to top)
If so, find out how and what part of the work will they do. If sub-contractors are used for specialty work on your installation, be sure they are fully insured and that your sunroom company will stand behind their work.
 
All Betterliving sunroom dealers use only full time, factory-trained employees to build sunrooms.

10. Be sure you get the right permits and the necessary inspections (back to top)
Identify what permits will be required and how they will be processed. Find out who will schedule the inspections required by your local building department.
 
Betterliving sunroom dealers handle all permitting from start to finish.

11. What type of warranty is included? (back to top)
How long is the labor guarantee, and what does it include? Ask about the Manufacturer's Warranty, and who stands behind it!

Craft-Bilt Manufacturing Company, a leader in home improvements since 1946, stands behind our 50 year warranty, and we stand behind our labor guarantee!

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