Arizona Room or patio Enclosure

Many people refers to a Patio Enclosure with a lot of windows as an "Arizona Room". Arizona Room and/or Sunroom Addition can be any living space that is not used a a bedroom or as a kitchen. Most of the patio Enclosures and Sunroom Additions, in Arizona are being used a recreational space or as an extention to the family room or the living room. One of the frequent question is should the Arizona Room will have a glass roof. A glass roof is not advisable in the Southwest climate. However, it should be under consideration in the Northeast part of the US.

Many years ago, a modular sunroom ( made from glass, aluminum and plastic) was popular and relatively less costly than a standard construction. However, in today's economy the Modular Sunrooms are very expensive and also, many of the home owners Associations, will not permit the use of the modular system. The main objection is that the modular sunroom system is not consistante with most of the Arizona housing styles.
AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms, a division of S and S Builders in Phoenix, developed Arizona Rooms, patio enclosures and sunroom additions that are built on sight and looks identicly to the original house. This inovating design and construction cost much less than any modular system and being approved by all Home owners Associations. Farthermore, on site construction provides better energy efficiency than any of the modular systems.
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Bathroom Addition

Bathroom addition is one of the best type of improvement that you can do to your home. Most people do not have enough bathrooms in their home and would love to have additional one. Also, any additional bathroom will automatically add to the value of the house. It will give you the best return on investment and will help one day is the selling of the house. However, the key element to achieve the best return on investment is to have the right design in order to lower the construction cost. One of the most costly aspect of a new bathroom addition is the connection of the new waist (drain) line to the existing house main waist pipe. It might be necessary to electronically locate the house waist pipe under the concrete floor. In short, you should hire an experience, license contractor to do the job and not a handyman in your neighborhood. Just remember that the over all cost of the bathroom addition can escalate because of purchasing expensive fixtures. As you probably know you can buy a sink faucet at Home Depot for less than $50 but also you can spend as much as $1,500 for a faucet. Just remember that you can control your construction cost by choosing fixtures and accessories wisely.

Patio Enclosure Under Patio Roof in Phoenix, Az

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You can convert your existing patio, with roof or without, into a beautiful sunroom enclosure. There are basically two types of sunroom enclosures to consider. The modular type which is a factory made sections that will be fitted and installed at the job location. The second type is a custom built that offers almost unlimited option in design, materials and finishing. Both cost just about the same and in some cases the custom built might cost less.

So how would you know what type to have? One way is to check this Blog often and read my future articles about enclosures and sunrooms. I am going to display photos of actual sunroom enclosures with related comments.

The final decision of the type of enclosure might be made by your HOA. Several of the new communities in the Phoenix Valley will not allow any of the modular sunroom enclosure and will only approve a custom built enclosure that will look like the house. Not only the same exterior colors but also the same exterior finishing.

I will be happy to answer any of your questions regarding patio enclosures, patio roof covers and sunrooms. Write to: akagan1@cox.net

To see many photos of enclosures, sunrooms and patio roof covers go to: http://www.azenclosuresandsunrooms.com/

Room Addition in Scottsdale Arizona

Adding a room to your home will increase the value of the home and at the same time will ad to your family quality of life. It is important to check all of the zoning and building codes in your area regarding adding additional living space. Additionally it is important to check with your Home Owners Association (HOA) to get their approval for your addition project. A room addition can function as a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, sunroom, Arizona room, patio enclosure living room and much more. A good and reliable contractor will obtain all of the required permit from the City building department and from the HOA. AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms specializes in designing and building any needed addition to your home that will become an integral part of your existing home and no one will be able to tell that it was done not by the original builder. however, today additions are better built than the 20 years old original home. We always keep in mind that energy efficiency and toxic free construction are very important to all of the home owners. The company principals are expert in "Green" construction.

Outdoor Living in Arizona

You can discover a commen thread in the Arizonian's life style. It is the love for outdoor living. The good weather and the beautiful mountain views with spectacular sunrises and sunsets draws most people to the outdoors. Most of the residential homes, especially the new one today, have some kind of a covered or uncovered patio. Patio and outdoor furniture is a dominate business in Arizona, along with varieties of patio roof covers, patio enclosures and sun rooms. Two of the popular patio roof covers are insulated roof for total shading and lattice roof for partial shading. The insulated roof can be attached to the house wall and supported by an aluminum header beam and posts. The lattice roof cover is made from aluminum tubes and the amount of shading can be determine by the open space between the tubes.

Room Additions, Remodeling and Sunrooms in Arizona

Home remodeling and home renovations is on the rise in Arizona. Why? because it is not practical in today's down economy, to sell an existing house in order to purchase another house. it make sense to stay in your existing home and do various upgrades. Few of the popular home renovation today are: Sun room addition, room addition, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, patio roof covers, patio enclosures and many interior remodeling and upgrades. AZ Enclosures and Sun rooms is a division of a licensed general contracting company that specialises in all type of remodeling and renovations. The company offers free estimates and in most cases a free design. Contact akagan1@cox.net or call 602-791-3228

AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms

AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms are committed to listen to your dreams and needs for all of your home improvement projects. We will create a product that will fit your specific needs, lifestyle and budget. We specialize in patio enclosures, sunrooms, patio roofs, windows, doors, renovations, pool enclosures and room additions. You always will be consulted and appraised as to the schedule and construction process during the renovation work. AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms has over 20 years of experience in all types of patio enclosures, patio additions, patio roof covers, sunrooms, pool enclosures . Let us help you to transfer your home into the showplace you have always dreamed it would be. We work in all of the Phoenix Valley. From Buckeye to Gold canyon. http://www.azenclosuresandsunrooms.com 602-791-3228

Room Additions in Scottsdale and Phoenix AZ

For most homeowners it is not the right time now to move to a newer house as part of upgrading to additional home living features. In our present economic time, it make sense to upgrade the the existing house in order to gain additional floor space as well as upgrading old spaces such as kitchen, bathrooms, etc. The best return on investment in upgrading your home is to add additional living space. Most homeowners disclose that they would like to have additional living space if they could afford it. The most affordable way to gain living space is to enclose an existing patio space that most homes have. We, at AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms along with our structural engineers, developed an affordable way to add a room addition under the existing patio roof and the existing patio header and posts. All of the Valley's building departments accept our engineered plans and grant us building permits. Our way of constructing room addition, sunroom addition and any patio enclosure will result in 30% to 40% lower prices than our leading competitor's prices. AZ Enclosures and sunrooms work Valley wide in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Sun City and even Gold Canyon.

For a Free design and Free estimate contact Avi kagan 602-791-3228

Bedroom addition in Scottsdale Az

Custom Patio Enclosure

Pool Enclosures in Arizona

Many models are available now, at a reasonable price, in Arizona. Keep the pool clean at all time. used the pool all year even in the Arizona "cold" winter. Want to know more? Call Avi kagan 602-791-3228

Pool Enclosure

It might be a good time now to plan for a pool enclosure. The summer benefits of having an enclosure is to protect the pool from our summer sand storms. As we all know, the sand storm deposit not only sand in our pools but all kinds of debris. The winter's benefit are clear. You can use the pool during the cold winter and save a lot of heating energy.
For information and free estimate call Avi kagan at 602-791-3228 or write to: akagan1@cox.net

Room Addition in Scottsdale

Room addition construction start with the preperation for concrete footing and concrete floor. This work was inspected by the City inspector who gave us the "go ahead" to pour the concrete tomorrow.

Patio enclosure in Peoria Arizona

 Any screen room can be converted to a patio enclosure. If design and built properly the enclosure will classified as a "living space" which will add to the value of the house. All HOA (home owner's association) approve of our design and construction because the exterior finishing of the enclosure is identical to the exterior finishing of the house. Click on the following links and see pictures of patio enclosures, sunrooms, room additions, patio roofs and much more.

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Heating and Cooling Sunroom and Room Addition

Cooling and heating a sunroom addition is a subject that many homeowners and some contractors are straggling with and have no clear understanding of what should be done.

Most homeowners are under the impression that adding additional ducts to the existing house system will be sufficient enough to cool and heat the new sunroom addition. The reality is that in most cases the existing house cooling/heating unit was not designed for the sunroom addition. it was designed only for the original house only. The efficiency of any cooling/heating system depends not only of the blower size but also on the ducts configuration. Such as size, length and the number and location of the registers and the air returns.

In most cases an existing cooling/heating system will not be able to handle an additional space, especially a sunroom addition.

It is highly recommended that a new cooling/heating unit will be installed as a dedicated unit to the addition with its own thermostat.

There are several options to consider. For small sunrooms with an average size of glass area an in-wall unit might be sufficient. However, as the sunroom addition becomes larger and larger with a large size of glass area, a heat pump or mini split units will be a better choice.

That why it is vital important to select a highly qualified contractor who has the knowledge and experience in selecting the right cooling/heating system for the new sunroom addition.

AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms are most qualified contractors in the design and construction of sunroom additions as well as any room addition. Their customers can attest to it.

For additional information regarding any aspect of additions contact Avi Kagan 602-791-3228

Sunroom in Chandler Arizona

We converted an existing covered patio into a larger livable sunroom enclosure. The HOA requested that the addition will have the same style and colors as of the existing house. Also, they requested that the new addition roof will have the same roof tiles as of the house roof. We also tried to build this addition with as many “green” construction features within the HOA limitation. The “Green” features in this addition are:

We used light gauge steel and DenseGlass exterior sheathings

Door and windows are insulated with low “E” coating and argon gas.

We installed a high efficiency heat pump for heating and cooling.

For additional information contact avi@azenclosuresandsunrooms.com To see pictures of sunroom enclosures as well as patio roof covers go to: http://www.azenclosuresandsunrooms.com/

Building Permit

Obtaining a building permit for construction projects is necessary and provides a major layer of the homeowners protection. The most important advantage is that only a licensed contractor can file and obtain a building permit. This alone will assure the homeowner that he is an "good hands" and the construction project will done correctly and will comply with all building codes and local regulation. Of course the homeowner have the option to file the permit as an "owner builder" but than he will not have any protection from the people, usually not licensed, who will do the work for him.


The most frequent question that we get from a homeowner is "how long it takes to obtain the building permit"? The quick answer is: Depends in what Township, City or County the permit will be obtained. Each municipality has its own building department and therefore, the bureaucratic process will vary from place to place.

We at AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms experienced very friendly and consumer oriented building departments that usually process the building permit application within few hours to few days. We also experienced an UN friendly, UN caring and not consumer oriented bureaucrats that prolong the permit process to over 5 weeks or more.

That why it is important to work with an experienced and license contractor, who knows and understand the building permit process in all the municipalities in the state of Arizona.

Home Remodeling

Experts agrees that in a down economy many contractors will have to close shop and go out of business. The same experts also agrees that the contractor who want to stay in business must be creative, innovative and very flexible in order to stay in business.


AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms started to apply those fundamentals at the end of 2007. Those fundamentals allows us to charge 30% to 40% below the leading competitors and yet be profitable. How do we do it? We structured down our overhead to a bear minimum. We purchase the construction materials at a major discount and our workers volunteered to take a pay cut in order to keep their job. Of course we also lowered our profit margin to a bear minimum.

Recognizing a problem and willing to change allows us to stay in business and continue to service our customers. We welcome inquires regarding construction projects and happy to suggest cost saving options. Call Avi at 602-791-3228 or contact us akagan1@cox.net

Arizona's Lifestyle

You can discover a commen thread in the Arizonian's life style. It is the love for outdoor living. The good weather and the beautiful mountain views with spectacular sunrises and sunsets draws most people to the outdoors. Most of the residential homes, especially the new one today, have some kind of a covered or uncovered patio. Patio and outdoor furniture is a dominate business in Arizona, along with varieties of patio roof covers, patio enclosures and sun rooms. Two of the popular patio roof covers are insulated roof for total shading and lattice roof for partial shading. The insulated roof can be attached to the house wall and supported by an aluminum header beam and posts. The lattice roof cover is made from aluminum tubes and the amount of shading can be determine by the open space between the tubes.

Patio Roof Covers

Several options are available for Patio roof covers
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Patio Enclosures and Sunrooms design

There is nothing quite like a patio addition to enhance the livable space in your home. Even if you live in a climate where the weather can be a challenge, there are patio plans available to make your patio enjoyable all year round by using enclosures.


There are many different options to consider when designing plans for patio enclosures. The size, the shape, the materials, and the complexity of a patio enclosure are just a few examples of things you need to think about. Depending on your level of remodeling skill and experience, you may or may not be able to do the actual construction yourself.

start with the purpose of the patio enclosure. Do you want your patio to be completely enclosed with a door, windows, electricity, and climate control? Or do you want your patio to be open to the fresh air but protected by screens to keep the bugs out? How you plan to use and enjoy your patio enclosure will be the primary drivers that determine your design.

Making Plans for Patio Enclosures

Once you have decided on what you want, you will have to decide how you will build the structure. If you want a complete enclosure you can design it yourself if you have enough knowledge about construction. Another option is to buy a pre-made enclosure kit such as a sunroom or a sun porch structure. Screened porches are usually easier to construct than a sunroom and can be built easier by a homeowner looking to complete the project themselves.

Consult with a reliable and experience Patio Enclosures and Sunrooms contractor. A reliable contractor should be able to draw several option of the proposed design. Also a reliable contractor will examine the existing concrete floor and ground condition and will determine what need to be done to satisfy your local building code. The bottom line is that any plans for patio enclosures you create should be suited to the purpose of the enclosure and the space available.

Sunroom Addition in Sun City AZ

A new sunroom enclosure provided a new and updated look to an older home in Sun City, Arizona. The new sunroom addition was part of a face lift plan that also included new landscaping work as well as interior remodeling. The homeowner selected a modular sunroom enclosure for the additional living space. The HOA approved the design and the exterior white color which compliment the existing house. Part of the new exterior design was the new patio roof coverts on both sides of the sunroom addition which increases the use of the backyard. The owners, Judith and Noel decorated the new sunroom addition into a warm and inviting living space. This new living space has an insulated roof, insulated walls and insulated windows with low “e” coating. It is cooled by a small air conditioning unit that was installed in the side wall. For more information about sunroom enclosures go to http://www.azenclosuresandsunrooms.com/ or write to akagan1@cox.net or call 602-791-3228

Want to upgrade your home and lifestyle with a new home addition?

Homeowners today are investing in their lifestyles with thoughtful home additions. Additions to the house can consist of that new master bedroom, guest room, den, office, or second story addition you’ve been imagining boosting your home’s potential value and livability. Studies show that the rate of return on a family room addition is 80% to 90% or even over 100%

Additions frequently can be added toward the back or sides of the home, and a family room is an ideal scenario for this location. Other popular additions consist of extra bedrooms. You can even design a sunroom addition, pool enclosure or gazebo, all within your home’s property lines.

Contact us If you are interested in learning more about home addition costs or possibilities, including the potential use of “green building” material and energy efficient windows. We provide FREE concept design and FREE no obligation estimates.

Click here to get an idea of who we are and the quality work we do at 30% to 40% less than the leading competitors.

What are Gazebo, Pergols and Pagoda in AZ

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The typical gazebo has a covered roof, with open sides and supporting pillars, or columns. It can be any shape: round, square, rectangular or multi-sided. The covered roof may be domed or turreted (think of a marquee without any sides). The quickly erected, fabric gazebos have become increasingly popular for dining 'al fresco'.

Some round gazebos, especially those suitable for supporting climbing plants, may have an open roof. The distinction, here, between a round pergola and a round gazebo, would be that the round pergola would have flat rafters and the gazebo would have a domed or turreted open roof.

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A pergola has supporting, vertical posts with rafters across the top. These are usually open and flat, running at regular intervals horizontally across the structure, and supported by side rafters. Their sides being square or rectangular in shape, they have straight lines as the basis of their structure.

Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule: for instance; a corner pergola, where the rafters radiate out from a central point; some wrought-iron pergolas that have curved rafters, due to the fact that wrought-iron can be molded into more intricate designs; and circular pergolas that, even though they have curved side rafters, still have flat, horizontal rafters radiating out from the centre. Even so, it is obvious that they are all pergolas because they have horizontal rafters running at regular intervals.

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A pagoda is something quite different. Think oriental. Think turrets - like an upside down curved V.

It will often have two or more turrets, and tends to be a much larger structure: in fact, it is usually referred to as a building, and wouldn't normally be found in your average garden. Pagodas were originally built as religious shrines or memorials in the far east.

That being said, the design influences of the pagoda are increasingly seen in other structures we see in our gardens today, especially in the turreted roofs of gazebos, and in turreted pergola rafters. The reason for this is to introduce an 'essence' of the far east into our garden design, making it a haven of calm and relaxation.

Home Remodeling in Paradise Valley Arizona

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Sunroom Addition for 30% - 40% Less

Homeowners are forced to reduce cost in many areas because of today’s declined economy. Any construction project, including sunroom enclosures and patio enclosures, can be design in such a way that will result in cost reduction without scarifying the quality. Also the right choice of materials can reduce the overall cost of the sunroom or the patio enclosures. Most reliable and licensed contractors will provide the homeowner with a free design and with a free cost estimate. Make sure to tell the contractor, right from the beginning of the design process, that you are looking for a cost reduction without giving up quality. Ask for design ideas and options to compare price variations. In today’s declined economy, you should be informed of all the options available so you can make the right decision and get the most ‘bang” for your money. AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms are very successful in building sunrooms and patio enclosures at 30% - 40% cost reductions. For more information contact Avi kagan at 602-791-3228 or send a request to akagan1@cox.net

Sunroom and Patio Enclosure-design ideas

Do you need help in designing your new sunroom or your new patio enclosures? Two excellent design sources are available. A: An experience sunroom designer and contractor . B: HGTV online design ideas.

There are endless design possibilities to meet your lifestyle and budget. The designer will need to get some basic information from you. Such as: do you need to air condition the new sunroom? How much glass area you like to have in each wall? The type of usage ? furniture plan, etc. Here are few pictures of a treditional sunroom or patio enclosure.

Bathroom and Room Addition by AZ Contractor

Bathroom addition is one of the best type of improvement that you can do to your home. Most people do not have enough bathrooms in their home and would love to have additional one. Also, any additional bathroom will automatically add to the value of the house. It will give you the best return on investment and will help one day is the selling of the house. However, the key element to achieve the best return on investment is to have the right design in order to lower the construction cost. One of the most costly aspect of a new bathroom addition is the connection of the new waist (drain) line to the existing house main waist pipe. It might be necessary to electronically locate the house waist pipe under the concrete floor. In short, you should hire an experience, license contractor to do the job and not a handyman in your neighborhood. Just remember that the over all cost of the bathroom addition can escalate because of purchasing expensive fixtures. As you probably know you can buy a sink faucet at Home Depot for less than $50 but also you can spend as much as $1,500 for a faucet. Just remember that you can control your construction cost by choosing fixtures and accessories wisely.

Room Addition-Phoenix, Scottsdale, Arizona

AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms completed the construction of a new room addition in Scottsdale Arizona. The chalange of this project, as well as of any other project, is to design the new addition in the same style and materials as of the existing house. The result is that the new room addition looks like part of the original house. A new visitor to the house will not be able to tell that it is a new addition. However, even if the new room addition looks like part of the old house its quality is much higher because of the high quality of today's materials and componanats. For example, Today's insulated and low E windows and doors are more energy efficient than an old window or door. Same is tru with wall and ceiling insulation, heating and cooling, electrical wiring, roofing, etc. AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms service the entire Phoenix Valley doing many remodeling projects such as: room additions, sunrooms, patio enclosures, patio roofs, home remodeling. They are a division of S & S Builders a licensed, bonded and insured general contracting company. Call for free estimates: 602-791-3228 or write to akagan1@cox.net

All glass sunroom or paio enclosure

Do you want to enclose your open patio under an existing roof? Do you want to have maximum amount of glass? Consider to do it with sliding glass doors. In some cases we use standard, “of the shelf” doors. However, for best result we recommend to use custom doors and custom windows. Just remember that all open patios have a sloped concrete floor at a ground level. It is important to have a level concrete floor and at list 3’ to 4’ above the ground level for any patio enclosure or sunroom. To achieve a level floor at the proper height we pour new concrete over the existing concrete floor. This type of design and construction can be used for room additions, patio enclosures and sunrooms. Each type can be cooled or heated efficiently as long as we use high quality of insulated glass and size up the air conditioning and heating unit properly.

To see additional photos go to http://www.azenclosuresandsunrooms.com/ or contact me at: avi@azenclosuresandsunrooms.com

Home Remodeling in Arizona

Home remodeling and home renovations is on the rise in Arizona. Why? because it is not practical in today's down economy, to sell an existing house in order to purchase another house. it make sense to stay in your existing home and do various upgrades. Few of the popular home renovation today are: Sun room addition, room addition, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, patio roof covers, patio enclosures and many interior remodeling and upgrades. AZ Enclosures and Sun rooms is a division of a licensed general contracting company that specialises in all type of remodeling and renovations. The company offers free estimates and in most cases a free design. Contact akagan1@cox.net or call 602-791-3228

Patio Roofs in Arizona - Why Aluminum Roof Leak?

Many patio roofs in Arizona are made of aluminum. All types of aluminum patio roofs including the insulated roof are made of individual panels that need to be connected to one another. Any such connection might leak even if the connection was caulked during the installation. The Arizona high temperatures during the summer cause the patio roof panels to expand and than in the winter the panels constract back. This movement might break the caulking and the roof will start to leak. AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms is specializing in all types of patio roofs and developed a sealing system that will prevent the aluminum roof from leaking. If you have any roofing problem AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms will stop it and your patio roof will never leak again. This unique system was developed 10 years ago and has 100% success rate. Call 602-791-3228 for additional information.

Home Remodeling and Renovation Services

Here is what we do to take advantage of the Arizona's beautiful views. We are the most creative and reliable design/built contractor in the Phoenix valley.

Sunroom Addition

A popular addition in the Phoenix Valley, is a Sunroom Addition. We are blessed with a gordious weather and a beautiful views of mountains and creative landscaping. That why most homeowners, who need an extra living space, are selecting sun room addition or patio enclosure that are not obstructing the view. Because of the hot weather and bright sunshine, the sun room must be well insulated and have the best insulated windows and doors in order to cool this additional space efficiently. Ask AZ Enclosures and Sun rooms about the latest in insulated glass technology that reflect 97% of the sun ray away from the room. Homeowner should also pay attention to the type of flooring for the sun room enclosure. It is easy and efficient to cool or heat the sun room enclosure if it is designed and build correctly.

Green Construction

I build several Green Building homes in Scottsdale and phoenix. The most cost effective materials for residential or commercial green construction is light gauge steel. Steel can be use for exterior walls as well as interior walls. Because light gauge studs and roof rafters can be ordered pre-cut to any size the waste factor is minimal. Also it cut down on framing time. Another material we used for a green construction is the Scoria insulated concrete wall. A unique building material. Using Arizona’s natural Scoria cinders. For additional information about green construction contact: Avi kagan 602-791-3228


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Bathroom Remodeling

We can redesign and remodel any existing bathroom that will give the homeowner the best return on his remodeling investment. AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms is a division of S and S framing company. A licensed, bonded and insured general contracting company. The principals of the company have a vast experience in all type of home remodeling and renovations. Such as but not limited to bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, home interior and exterior remodeling, sunroom additions, patio enclosures, patio roof covers and more. The bathroom in this picture was designed to fit in a south western contemporary home. It has his and hers vanities with skylight above to bring in the natural light. The shower size is 4' by 8' with 3 shower heads. For additional information write to akagan1@cox.net or call 602-791-3228

Patio Enclosure under existing roof. Modular or Custom?

Do you have an existing patio roof structure that you would like to enclose? Now you can turn that wasted space into living space by adding a modular wall system or building a conventional wall construction. Your patio can now become an office, workout room or simply a nice place to retreat away from the elements.

How would you know what wall to choose? Depend on several factors that you will need to investigate. Some of the factors are: Cost, looks, and compliance with your home owners association as well as building codes.

Consult with a contractor who has vast experience in both systems and have knowledge of your local and sate building codes.

Garden Room-Arizona Sunroom

A garden room or an Arizona room has all the charm and grace of our sunrooms and features the added beauty of a highly insulated roof system - staying cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Your new Garden room will become the most lived room in your home!

With its unique gable roof design, our garden room is the perfect fit for those wanting a sunroom but with a liitle more of the "room" feeling. The vaulted cathedral ceiling and the peaked front wall give a spacious impression while allowing plenty of indirect light.

Conservatories and Sunrooms in Arizona

Conservatories or curved eave sunrooms are the most luxurious and exciting room addition that can be added to your home.. Often referred to as “Arizona Room", the sunroom adds a new dimension to both your home and your lifestyle as they offer you nearly unobstructed views of the outdoors. A feature that allow you, to enjoy the Arizona unique and beautiful landscape, all year around.

However, this type of sunroom must be design properly and placed in the right orientation. We, at AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms have over 25 years experience in the design and installation of conservatories, Arizona rooms, curved eave sunrooms, sunroom additions and patio enclosures as well as all types and sizes of room additions. Sunroom or patio enclosure is the perfect way to create a backyard oasis or turn wasted space into living space. We offer several styles and variations of each to fit any requests and lifestyles.

Patio Roofs and HOA Requirments

More and more of the HOA in Arizona are objecting and will not approve any patio roof that is not identical in materials, colors and looks as of the existing house. Aluminum patio roofs are being built usually in an area with no HOA regulations. It is also true for new patio enclosures and new sunrooms or any room addition to the house. The good news is that a custom "stick built" patio roof cover, sunroom addition, and patio enclosures can cost the same and in many cases will cost less than any aluminum patio roof or any modular sunroom or patio enclosure. AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms custom build all types of roofs, enclosures and sunrooms for 30% - 40% less than the leading competitors in Arizona. It is important to know that all patio enclosures, sunroom addition and room additions are usable in all four seasons of the year. It's customers are happy to end up with an improvement to the house that looks like part of the original design. AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms service the entire Phoenix Valley and provides many free services such as design, estimates and consultation. Request for free estimates by calling 602-791-3228 or writing to akagan1@cox.net

Insulated Glass

The insulating effect of your windows has a direct impact on how your rooms feel. Typically, 75% of the exposed surface of a window is glass, and the temperature of the room-side of the glass directly affects the air temperature in the room. Therefore, the better insulated the window glass, the warmer your room will be.

The American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) Comfort Standard 55 suggests that when glass surface temperature fall below 52º F, the result is thermal discomfort. In order to maintain comfortable temperatures during the winter, LoĒ²-272 glass produces surface temperatures that will stay above this point during the coldest outdoor conditions.

Windows made with clear glass or ordinary low-E glass can be the biggest offenders when it comes to the air-conditioning load in your home. When it’s hot outside, the sun comes raging in making your house uncomfortable. This high solar heat gain can contribute to more than 50% of air-conditioning costs.

LoĒ²-272 blocks enough solar heat that cooling loads can be cut by 25% or more compared to ordinary low-E and clear glass. Controlling solar gain not only saves energy during the air-conditioning season, it also improves the comfort and livability of sunny rooms during the spring and fall when the cooling system isn’t normally used.

The oppressive heat of the sun is composed of visible light and invisible infrared energy. LoĒ²-272 is produced with a patented coating technology that allows the daylight to pass through the glass and filters out solar heat. In fact, it blocks 84% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and delivers a remarkable 96% performance improvement in winter nighttime insulation (R-value) compared to non-coated air-filled insulating glass.

Many window manufacturers provide LoĒ² glass in their standard configurations. Please contact your window supplier, builder or architect on how to obtain LoĒ² glass in your next window purchase.

Design Room Addition and Sunroom

It doesn't matter how skilled a contractor or do-it-yourselfer happens to be, if plans for a sunroom aren't in place, construction will not flow smoothly. There are a number of options available for obtaining proper sunroom design ideas and plans. Some choices happen to be much easier and more affordable to pursue.


The best and easier choice is to find a contractor who provides architectural services (in-house license architect) as part of the job proposal. It is much cheaper, and some time at no additional cost. This way only one entity takes the professional responsibility for the entire project from start to finish.

Going to an architect - This is an excellent way to ensure that plans are customized, fit the backyard in question and meet local codes. When a licensed architect creates the plans, homeowners can rest assured they will be structurally sound. Unfortunately, it can be the most time consuming and costly choice, as well.

Selecting ready-made plans - These are available in books and on the Internet. Some construction firms that specialize in sunrooms may also offer them, but only to those who choose to use their services. Ready-made plans from books and the Internet are the most affordable options for obtaining plans aside from a homeowner drawing them up personally. The only downfall with selecting ready-made plans is the lack of customization that goes along with the choice.

Using a design program - Some companies that specialize in sunroom kits offer design programs so homeowners can create their own plans for use in the creation of a kit. This option for the planning stage comes free of charge in most cases. The plans, however, are not usable unless the kit is purchased.

Making sure room addition and sunroom design is handled properly is imperative for the outcome of a building project. The design phase is the essential first step upon which everything else will rest.

For more information on room additions, sunroom additions, patio enclosures and home remodeling go to http://www.azenclosuresandsunrooms.com or call 602-791-3228

Building Permit

Obtaining a building permit for construction projects is necessary and provides a major layer of the homeowners protection. The most important advantage is that only a licensed contractor can file and obtain a building permit. This alone will assure the homeowner that he is an "good hands" and the construction project will done correctly and will comply with all building codes and local regulation. Of course the homeowner have the option to file the permit as an "owner builder" but than he will not have any protection from the people, usually not licensed, who will do the work for him.


The most frequent question that we get from a homeowner is "how long it takes to obtain the building permit"? The quick answer is: Depends in what Township, City or County the permit will be obtained. Each municipality has its own building department and therefore, the bureaucratic process will vary from place to place.


We at AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms experienced very friendly and consumer oriented building departments that usually process the building permit application within few hours to few days. We also experienced an UN friendly, UN caring and not consumer oriented bureaucrats that prolong the permit process to over 5 weeks or more.


That why it is important to work with an experienced and license contractor, who knows and understand the building permit process in all the municipalities in the state of Arizona.

Green Construction

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Green buildings are making headlines and it’s not for the shade of the paint that’s used on their walls“ they’re being talked about because they’re built using energy-efficient methods and sustainable materials,and because they promote eco-friendly lifestyles. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency,green buildings emit 35 percent less carbon dioxide and use 35 percent less energy than conventional buildings. While you may not be able to achieve these exact statistics when you set out to build your home,there are ways in which you can adopt green measures to make your home more eco-friendly. A few easily followed green construction methods are:
Buy locally: You may not be able to pick and choose eco-friendly options for all your building materials,but you do have the option of buying those that are available locally or at locations near you. This helps save on transportation energy and costs. Also,the materials are available cheaper because they’re not imported or transported from other locations within the country. So you’re not only going green,you’re also saving costs as a bonus.
Use energy efficient devices:Buy appliances that are Energy Star rated and which save electricity and energy. They may cost a little more initially but your recurring expenses are much lower than usual. Invest in refrigerators,washers,driers,ovens and other appliances that consume less energy,CFC bulbs instead of fluorescent tubes,and fans instead of air conditioners. Set the thermostat to normal levels so that your home is not too hot or too cold. Use natural light when you can by building large windows that face east. Also invest in a solar panel for most of your energy needs if it is cost-efficient.
Use recycled/recyclable materials: If you’re going to use wood for your windows and other building needs,choose options that are salvaged or recycled. Similarly,other materials like plastic,glass,aluminium and steel are available in the recycled forms. When you use recycled materials,you’re also able to recycle them again when you improve or remodel your home a few years down the line.
Make your home eco-friendly: Fresh water is fast becoming a scarce commodity,so when you build a home,install a facility to harvest and filter rainwater. Also,set up a system where your shower water is automatically recycled and diverted to your lawn sprinkler and to water your plants.
Maintain what you’ve built:And finally,once you begin to live in your home,adopt eco-friendly measures like recycling your trash,using your garbage disposal correctly,closing faucets tightly and repairing leaky ones immediately,switching off electrical and electronic appliances when not in use instead of leaving them in the standby modes,and keeping your home neat and tidy.
This guest post is contributed by Nicole Adams,she writes on the topic of construction management degree She welcomes your comments at her email id:nicole.adams83@gmail.com

Home Energy Cost

It is clear that home energy cost is increasing as the gasoline price is increasing. What can a homeowner do to cope and survive the energy crises? In our area, the Phoenix Valley, cooling energy is a major expense that all of us like and should reduce. It is easy to incorporate energy saving features in the design of a new home construction. The challenge is what to do and at what cost in an existing home. Here is a short list of an energy saving measures that the homeowner should consider.

1. Add / upgrade the ceiling or roof insulation.

2. Replace single pane glass window with a double insulated and low E windows.

3. Check air ducts and seal any air leakage. Also insulate the air ducts4. Install proper shade or sun screens to all windows that are exposed to sunshine

5. Plan trees along the Sunny side of the house that will provide shade not only to the windows but as importantly to the exterior house wall

6. Consult with "green construction" expert for additional cost saving options.

Note; The picture here is of a certified green building by the City of Scottsdale

Sunroom Addition-Sun City AZ

A new sunroom enclosure provided a new and updated look to an older home in Sun City, Arizona. The new sunroom addition was part of a face lift plan that also included new landscaping work as well as interior remodeling. The homeowner selected a modular sunroom enclosure for the additional living space. The HOA approved the design and the exterior white color which compliment the existing house. Part of the new exterior design was the new patio roof coverts on both sides of the sunroom addition which increases the use of the backyard. The owners, Judith and Noel decorated the new sunroom addition into a warm and inviting living space. This new living space has an insulated roof, insulated walls and insulated windows with low “e” coating. It is cooled by a small air conditioning unit that was installed in the side wall. For more information about sunroom enclosures go to http://www.azenclosuresandsunrooms.com/ or write to akagan1@cox.net or call 602-791-3228

Family Room Addition-Return on Investment

Can cost considerably less per square foot than bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen additions because they don’t typically involve plumbing fixtures, stone or ceramic tiles, or major appliances.
Still, a sizable 16-by-25-foot family room addition costs an average of $15,000 to $30,000, according to industry sources for the Phoenix Valley. Of that, you can expect to recoup around $9,000 to $18,000 (or about 60%) when you sell the house.The highest rate of return on a family room addition is in the Southwest and South central portion of the country. The lowest payback is in the upper Midwest, where the average payback is about 50.5% return.Wherever you live, however, the key to maximizing your return is to avoid over-improving. That means building a family room addition only if neighboring houses of similar style, size, and value tend to have family rooms, says appraiser Bryan Flaherty. If that’s not the case, there are lower-cost ways to achieve a similar transformation of your house: You could knock down interior walls and convert your dining room into a family room, finish the basement to create a family room, or simply use a spare bedroom or above-the-garage bonus room. But all of these options require compromises—such as having your family room far from the kitchen or giving up having a formal dining room—that you don’t have to make when you build a family room addition. And as long as you’re staying put for three to five years to enjoy the new space, you’ll get so much use from your family room addition that recouping every dollar back when you sell shouldn't’t be a prime concern. Our company have an in-house architect and in most cases provide architectural services at no additional cost.

Arizona Sunroom and Room Addition

We converted an existing covered patio into a larger livable sunroom enclosure. The HOA requested that the addition will have the same style and colors as of the existing house. Also, they requested that the new addition roof will have the same roof tiles as of the house roof. We also tried to build this addition with as many “green” construction features within the HOA limitation. The “Green” features in this addition are:We used light gauge steel and DenseGlass exterior sheathingsDoor and windows are insulated with low “E” coating and argon gas.We installed a high efficiency heat pump for heating and cooling.For additional information contact Avi at 602-791-3228 see pictures of sunroom enclosures as well as patio roof covers go to: http://www.azenclosuresandsunrooms.com/

Phoenix, Az Room Addition and patio Enclosure

It becomes very popular today to add a room addition to an existing home. Same can be done with patio enclosure. In most cases utilizing and keeping the existing patio roof. Any such addition including a sunroom addition will add to the overall square feet of the living space and will provide an excellent return on investment. Our company developed a unique approach to building room additions, sunroom addition and patio enclosures. resulting in an amazing cost saving and yet getting the high quality. We have an in-house architectural services, and in most cases at no additional cost.

Residential and Commercial Remodeling in Arizona

Our company is affiliated with Tom Norris Architect and AzTom construction. This affiliation expanded our construction services that we can provide in addition to sunrooms, patio enclosures, room additions and patio roof covers.
This association provide us with in-house architectural services which is required for every commercial construction work and some times is require for residential work. Here is a sample of the type of work we do. Architectural services. Custom homes. Interior and exterior renovation work for residential and commercial projects.

Home Remodeling

Experts agrees that in a down economy many contractors will have to close shop and go out of business. The same experts also agrees that the contractor who want to stay in business must be creative, innovative and very flexible in order to stay in business.AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms started to apply those fundamentals at the end of 2007. Those fundamentals allows us to charge 30% to 40% below the leading competitors and yet be profitable. How do we do it? We structured down our overhead to a bear minimum. We purchase the construction materials at a major discount and our workers volunteered to take a pay cut in order to keep their job. Of course we also lowered our profit margin to a bear minimum.Recognizing a problem and willing to change allows us to stay in business and continue to service our customers. We welcome inquires regarding construction projects and happy to suggest cost saving options. Call Avi at 602-791-3228 or contact us akagan1@cox.net

Building Permit for Room Addition, Sunroom, Patio Enclosure

Obtaining a building permit for construction projects is necessary and provides a major layer of the homeowners protection. The most important advantage is that only a licensed contractor can file and obtain a building permit. This alone will assure the homeowner that he is an "good hands" and the construction project will done correctly and will comply with all building codes and local regulation. Of course the homeowner have the option to file the permit as an "owner builder" but than he will not have any protection from the people, usually not licensed, who will do the work for him.The most frequent question that we get from a homeowner is "how long it takes to obtain the building permit"? The quick answer is: Depends in what Township, City or County the permit will be obtained. Each municipality has its own building department and therefore, the bureaucratic process will vary from place to place.

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Cooling Sunroom, Patio Enclosure and Room Addition

Cooling and heating a sunroom addition is a subject that many homeowners and some contractors are straggling with and have no clear understanding of what should be done.Most homeowners are under the impression that adding additional ducts to the existing house system will be sufficient enough to cool and heat the new sunroom addition. The reality is that in most cases the existing house cooling/heating unit was not designed for the sunroom addition. it was designed only for the original house only. The efficiency of any cooling/heating system depends not only of the blower size but also on the ducts configuration. Such as size, length and the number and location of the registers and the air returns.In most cases an existing cooling/heating system will not be able to handle an additional space, especially a sunroom addition.It is highly recommended that a new cooling/heating unit will be installed as a dedicated unit to the addition with its own thermostat.There are several options to consider. For small sunrooms with an average size of glass area an in-wall unit might be sufficient. However, as the sunroom addition becomes larger and larger with a large size of glass area, a heat pump or mini split units will be a better choice.That why it is vital important to select a highly qualified contractor who has the knowledge and experience in selecting the right cooling/heating system for the new sunroom addition.AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms are most qualified contractors in the design and construction of sunroom additions as well as any room addition. Their customers can attest to it.