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How do you keep out the snow?

10 years ago
We have the same system and we get snow drifts inside the porch when the wind blows and it is snowing which is mostly the case. The bottom frame is not tight so the snow comes in through there. The neoprene seal on the glass panels is OK. We were told that the system is not hermetically sealed but we did not expect snow drifts.
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Comments (6)

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Hello! Did you purchase your sunroom system from Lumon?

  • 10 years ago

    Yes.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    For any inquiries about the sunroom, it is best to get in touch with the local consultant who designed your sunroom so that they can come to your home and assess the situation. Our American toll-free number is 1-844-586-6687, and our Canadian toll-free number is 1-844-655-8666. If you have the consultant's contact information, feel free to reach out to them directly.

  • 10 years ago

    Consultant's response: It is really not a hermetically closed unit, so when there is wind driven rain or snow it will allow some snow to come in!

    Wind or stormy conditions will create a difference in air pressure outside versus inside of the glass.

    So, when wind blows against the glass, it creates a high pressure area on the windward side and air, rain and snow (or sand) is forced into the glass walls connections.

    I don’t know how to respond your question, other than reiterating that it will be difficult to close it so tight that no water droplets and or snow will be entering in windy conditions.

  • 10 years ago

    Does adding a all-around-glass sunroom onto your deck increase your property taxes?

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Hi Saga, thank you very much for your question! We appreciate
    hearing from you.

    Adding our retractable glass to your deck will probably not increase
    your property taxes. Decks and patios are outdoor spaces and therefore usually
    not defined as “living space,” so it is generally not considered a part of the
    square footage of your home the way a physical addition (e.g. a larger garage
    or extra bedrooms) would be.

    That said, municipalities and districts will have their own
    bylaws regarding decks, covers, and enclosures, so it’s best to review with the
    Building Department in the town or city you live in.

    I hope that helps! Please feel free to contact us by
    email or phone to discuss this further for your particular area. – SL