The Essential Guide to

The Essential Guide to
Sunrooms
A Sunroom History
Sunrooms, or more traditionally, conservatories, began as places for potting
and preserving tender plants. originally, they were outbuildings to country
houses and stately homes and very much the domain of the gardener.
over time, sunrooms were refined and became increasingly popular during
the eighteenth century as glass became less of a luxury and as our intrepid
ancestors returned from their voyages with exotic botanical specimens to
cultivate at home. often, citrus trees were sheltered and nurtured here and
the sunroom became known as the “orangery.” These early buildings were
usually made with an iron framework and small glass panes.
In the early nineteenth century, building techniques greatly improved while
mass production made glass less expensive and more widely available. This
made even grander conservatories possible, with more delicate, elaborate
structures, and also meant humbler homes could aspire to a conservatory.
as so often happens, a purely functional space began to take on decorative
aspects. People became aware that the sunroom could also be a garden
room, a delightful spot in which to enjoy outdoor views and an al fresco
atmosphere while remaining sheltered from the outside elements.
Take a momenT
Imagine being greeted each morning by the
drama of a new day, soothed by the serenity of
twilight and romanced by the glow of nightfall. For
almost three decades, discriminating homeowners
have looked to Four Seasons Sunrooms for their
sunroom, conservatory, solarium and patio room
needs. Your home is your castle and you don’t
take that investment lightly. at Four Seasons
Sunrooms, neither do we.
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How Will You Use
Your New Sunroom?
So, you’re thinking of building a sunroom.
That’s great! Adding a sunroom can be the
best thing you ever did for your home, your
family and your lifestyle.
Almost all of our clients at one time or another tell us, “This was the
best thing I ever did! I should have done it years ago. I don’t know why I
waited so long. It’s our favorite room in the house.” We understand why
people wait so long. It’s a big project and it’s difficult to even know where
to start. We’re here to help.
While you might be tempted to start your sunroom planning with thoughts
about budget and where it will be located, we invite you to step back and
think about how you will use the room and what it will look like inside
first. The answers to these questions will help you to determine the size,
shape and placement of the room on your property.
The first part of any major remodeling project has to be a kind of
“Needs Assessment”. “What do I want to do in this room?” It seems
like a simple question, but almost everyone will have a different answer.
Some people might want to add more space to their kitchen, while
others are looking for a home office. Some may want a new game
room, while others are looking for a family room. There are hundreds of
uses for your sunroom and every one is unique to the person or family
that will be using it. This is your room and you want it designed and
manufactured just for you and your needs and desires.
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To get started you need to think about what you want to do in your room
and how you want to use it. Be sure to think about who will be using it. Is
it just for you? What about the rest of your family? Your sunroom is going
to be with you for a long time. Think about how you would use it today, as
well as how you may want to use it five, ten, even twenty years from now.
Think about this for a while and discuss it with your family. Then write
down your conclusions and you’ll be ready to move on to the next phase.
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Growing Plants in Your Sunroom
While sunrooms may have originally started their existence as a place to grow
plants, they’ve come a long way since those early days. That’s not to say
that you can’t still grow plants in your sunroom or conservatory. In fact, the
same conditions that help people thrive in a sunroom are the ones plants
love. We have sold many sunrooms and conservatories to people who use
them exclusively to grow prize-winning orchids, a notoriously finicky flowering
plant. What makes a Four Seasons Sunroom so ideal for plant growing is that
our exclusive CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ helps screen out the harshest
and most dangerous infrared radiation. This harsh sunlight can often scorch
tender seedlings and delicate flowers.
Almost any plant will thrive while being protected from the harshest effects of the
sun’s rays. Ask the Four Seasons Sunrooms location nearest you for a copy of
our Glass Performance Comparison Chart for our exclusive CONSERVAGLASS
SELECT™. This chart can assist even the most scientific-minded botanist to
calculate the best plants for your sunroom in your climate.
THe ouTDoorS IS
noW InDoorS!
Thank you for the wonderful
job done on our sunroom. We
really enjoy the room, and our
friends can’t believe how nice it
adds to the look of our home.
The work went along smoothly
in a clean and timely manner.”
— Tom and Kathy
SunroomS, ConSerVaTorIeS, PaTIo roomS anD more
Designed for year-round living, our solarium, patio enclosure
and sun room designs can be customized to fit your lifestyle and
will enhance the beauty and value of your home. Traditional and
contemporary sunrooms and conservatories will add light, elegance
and a spacious look that will blend perfectly with any style home.
each patio room, conservatory and sunroom design comes in a
variety of sizes, roof and frame finishes, door choices and many
other features.
What Will It Look Like Inside?
now that you know how you will use your room today, and in the future,
you can begin to think about what you will put into your new sunroom.
Close your eyes and try to visualize your new room. Will you put kitchen
cabinets in it? a dining room set, computer desk, or couches and chairs?
a television? exercise equipment?
With these answers, you’ll have an idea of how big your new sunroom
must be to accommodate the furnishings you want to include and the
way you plan to use it. measure the furniture you plan to put in the room
and try to locate it in the space you have planned. Some people find it
helpful to draw outlines of the furnishings on graph paper and then cut
them out and play around with different arrangements. This can be a fun
activity for the whole family and opens up a range of possibilities that you
might not have thought of before. Try different arrangements until you
find one that works best. Don’t forget to think about where you might like
a door to your yard at this time so you can avoid blocking that exit.
You can also begin to think about your flooring choices. Would you like
carpet, ceramic tile, or hardwood flooring? The choice is yours!
Be sure to think about your electrical, heating and air conditioning needs
now, also. Do you want to use this room 365 days a year? We expect
you will, and since our rooms are built to accommodate year-round use,
you’ll likely want some kind of heating and air conditioning in the room
depending upon where you live. How will you accomplish this? Will you
extend your existing systems or add a new one just for your addition?
While we recommend that you consult with a heating, ventilation and
air conditioning (HVaC) specialist to properly address your heating and
cooling needs, we strongly suggest that your addition be on its own
“zone,” independent of the rest of the house.
Where Will You Locate Your New Sunroom?
now that you have an idea of how you’ll use your room and the size you’ll
need to accommodate your activities and the associated furniture, take
a walk outside your home to look at where you would like to locate your
new sunroom. Think about where you would like your new sunroom and
how it will “connect” to the rest of the house.
If you want to locate it in the back yard, do you already have a back door
that would serve as an access point to the new room? If not, it is usually
not a problem to add one where you want it. Do you even want a door
into the new room? maybe you want to open up a whole wall and make
your new sunroom a part of an existing room in your home. Before you
decide, be sure the sunroom you choose is suitable for this.
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Why Four Seasons?
Four Seasons is the premier
manufacturer and builder of
year-round glass sunrooms,
solariums and conservatories
in North America. We set the
standard for our industry. When
it’s time to add light or space
to your home, Four Seasons
are the number one choice.
About Four Seasons
It is no coincidence that the modern sunroom began its revival in North
America during the energy crisis of the 1970s. At this time, people
saw sunrooms as a way to use passive solar energy to help heat their
homes. In fact, this is when Four Seasons Sunrooms was born. Four
Seasons Sunrooms, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy,
helped create the Brookhaven House to study the effects of passive
solar energy heating.
From its extensive research in the solar thermal properties of its
products, Four Seasons helped advance the technology of glass
from heating homes with solar energy to blocking solar energy to
create glass rooms that are heated and cooled just like an ordinary
room addition. Four Seasons continually advances the technology of
insulating glass and regularly updates its glass with the latest glazing
technology available to ensure you have the best and most thermally
efficient sunroom available. The result of that research is the company’s
exclusive and patented CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™
Quality and Trust
For over 30 years we have
put tremendous effort into
the quality and reputation of
our brand. Our installers are
factory trained by experienced
professionals so you can rest
assured that your new project
will be completed to the
highest industry standards.
Our Headquarters
Now located in Holbrook,
NY, Four Seasons company
headquarters hosts more
than 200,000 square feet of
manufacturing space where
state of the art technology
meets good old-fashioned
craftsmanship.
It’s My Dream Room
I dreamed of adding a
sunroom onto the back of
our house for years, and
finally my dream came true!
It’s everything I fantasized,
and more. We spend more
time in the sunroom than any
other room in the house.”
— Chastain
We have what you want
Four Seasons has exactly
what you’re looking for. We
offer four unique architectural
styles, and endless
combinations of sizes, finishes
and options. If our inventory
doesn’t include what you
need, we can custom design a
glass room for you.
InDePenDenT aCCreDITaTIon
Four Seasons Sunrooms is the only sunroom manufacturer that
is tested and approved by all the leading accreditation agencies.
We do this to ensure your comfort, safety and peace of mind. Four
Seasons Sunrooms components pass rigorous independent testing,
certification and qualification by independent agencies, programs
and organizations. You don’t have to take our word for the fact that
we’re #1… we’ve got the independent tests and approvals to prove
it. Before you buy any sunroom or conservatory, ask to see their
Certification and approvals list.
enerGY STar
enerGY STar helps to protect the environment through
superior energy efficiency. a label is attached to the glass for
each window and door at our factory.
qualIFIeD remoDeler - ToP 500 annual naTIonal
FIrmS lIST #1 Sunroom manuFaCTurer
qualified remodeler magazine’s Top 500 list is the longest
ongoing recognition program in the remodeling industry.
Four Seasons Sunrooms is proud to be the highest-ranking
sunroom manufacturer on the annual national Firms list.
ICC-eS
ICC-eS performs technical evaluations of building products,
components, methods and materials, which culminate with
the issuance of reports on code compliance.
naTIonal FeneSTraTIon raTInG CounCIl (nFrC)
nFrC administers the only uniform, independent rating and
labeling system for energy performance of windows. a nFrC
label is attached to the glass of each window at our factory.
amerICan arCHITeCTural
manuFaCTurInG aSSoCIaTIon (aama)
aama is the source of performance standards and product
certification for the window, door and skylight industry. our
windows are labeled with a permanent gold label that is
affixed to the window frame.
unDerWrITer’S laBoraTorIeS CanaDa (ulC)
underwriter’s laboratories of Canada (ulC) tests products
for public safety and is accredited by the Standards Council
of Canada, under the national Standards System.
FlorIDa BuIlDInG CommISSIon (FBC)
Florida State requires approval by the State Building
Commission of certain building components used as part of
the building envelope.
CalIFornIa HouSInG anD CommunITY DeVeloPmenT
FaCTorY-BuIlT HouSInG ProGram (CHCD/FBHP)
The Factory-Built Housing Program ensures the health and
safety of persons using or purchasing factory-built homes
(FBH) or FBH building components.
naTIonal Sunroom aSSoCIaTIon (nSa)
The national Sunroom association (nSa) is dedicated to the
advancement of the construction of safe, energy-efficient
and environmentally conscious sunrooms, patio rooms and
solariums. Four Seasons Sunrooms is a founding member.
An Ordinary or an Extraordinary Addition?
This is a big question, so we’ll try to be objective here and give you the
facts, but only you can decide what’s best for you and your family. For
years, the only way to build a room addition was with two-by-fours and
concrete or bricks. most people still believe that since it’s the way the
rest of their house is built, it’s the only way. That may have been true
in years past, but today, there’s another, more exciting, practical and
beautiful solution.
You may notice that office buildings are usually made mostly of glass
because natural light and views to the outside make us happier, healthier
and more productive. Hundreds of scientific medical studies have proven
the health benefits of natural lighting. Shouldn’t your home offer you these
benefits as well?
When man first started building shelters to protect himself from the
elements he didn’t have access to today’s modern glass technology.
He or she built it from what was available: sticks and stones. Today, we
have mastered the art of float glass and microscopic coatings that can
improve the thermal efficiency of glass to make true, year-round living
possible in a room of glass. Four Seasons Sunrooms has an exclusive
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ product that enables you to heat and
cool your new sunroom. Hundreds of thousands of people like you
have done just that with dramatic success in the more than 30 years
we’ve been in business.
If you could have an extraordinary addition that brought the healthy natural
light of the sun into your family’s life, with outstanding views of the great
outdoors, why choose to shut all that out with a bunch of two-by-fours and
plywood? a year-round addition from Four Seasons Sunrooms can open
up a whole new world of experiences for you and your family. Wouldn’t
you like to:
• Begreetedeachmorningbythebrillianceofanewday?
• Besoothedbytheserenityoftwilightandromancedbytheglowof
nightfall?
• Gazeatthestarsatnightwhileprotectedfrominsectsinsummerorthe
coldtemperaturesinwinter?
• Experiencearainorsnowstormandfeellikeyou’reinthemiddleofitall
whileremainingwarmanddryinsideyourFourSeasonsSunroom?
all these can be yours when you choose the extraordinary addition of
a Four Seasons Sunroom, rather than an ordinary building of sticks
and stones.
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Four Seasons Exclusive
Glass Technology
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ keeps you cooler
in summer and warmer in the winter, enabling
Four Seasons Sunrooms to create a sunroom
for every climate.
The most important consideration for contemplating a sunroom purchase
is the glass. after all, a sunroom is, by definition, a room made of glass. To
illustrate how important the glass will be to your comfort, think of a car left
in the hot summer sun. You know you can’t drive comfortably until you’ve
opened the windows to let the hot air out and turned on the air conditioning.
The effect a large amount of glass can have on a home can spell even bigger
trouble – unless that glass effectively controls temperature year-round.
Four Seasons Sunrooms revolutionized the sunroom industry with its
exclusive and proprietary glazing product available only through Four
Seasons Sunrooms dealers and franchises: ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™.
Four Seasons’ exclusive ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ is made especially
for the extreme demands of a room of glass. It reduces the relative heat
gain, glare, and uV damage that other glazing products do not. It uses
a combination of microscopically thin coatings of exotic metals and
compounds to let beneficial, natural sunlight into the room, while reducing
oppressive heat and damaging uV light. The revolutionary coatings on
the glass also reduce the glare and upholstery fading associated with
common insulated glass, while still maintaining its transparency.
other companies may claim to have ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ but
it’s only available from Four Seasons Sunrooms. ask to see our certificate
and request a demonstration of its performance.
COOLEr
In THe Summer
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ has center of
glass r-values as high as r-4, twice the insulating
power of standard insulated glass. and while
“ordinary” high-performance low-e glazings
transmit 170 BTu per hour per square foot of
relative Heat Gain, Four Seasons Sunrooms’
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ transmits only 39
BTu per hour per square foot through its overhead
glazing. Imagine what that means to your cooling
costs in the summer!
Roof Glass Blocks
Summer Heat
WArmEr
In THe WInTer
This product assures that Four Seasons will
continue its dominance at the leading edge of
sunroom and glazing technology that has kept
it the name in glass building additions for over
three decades.
Wall Glass Supplements
Winter Warmth
A. TempoRARy GlASS mASKinG
on both sides to protect glass from
scratching and construction debris
B. TempeRed GlASS
For strength and safety.
C. AiR SpACe
For increased thermal performance.
d. mulTiple GlASS CoATinGS
Keeps room warmer in the winter and
cooler in the summer.
e. STAy-CleAn TeCHnoloGy
Keeps glass cleaner longer.
F. piB pRimARy SeAl
provides superior life expectancy and
thermal insulation.
G. AdvAnCed STAinleSS STeel deSiCCAnT
Filled SpACeR
provides superior life expectancy and
thermal insulation.
H. SiliCone SeCondARy SeAl
provides structural bond and extra
protection from moisture infiltration.
Cooler In THe Summer
During the summer, the sun is high in the sky and directs its energy
directly toward the roof of your sunroom. ordinary glass does little
to block the sun’s energy and will quickly overheat your room. To
combat this, ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ for roof applications
includes a spectrally selective coating inside the insulated glass
panel to block much of the sun’s energy while preserving visibility
through the glass. This coating allows you to condition the air in
your sunroom and enjoy it during the summer months.
Warmer In THe WInTer
In the winter, the sun is low in the sky and directs its energy
toward the walls of your sunroom. ordinary glass in your walls
allows solar energy in, but also allows that energy to flow right out
again. ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ for wall applications allows
solar energy into your room to reduce your heating requirements
and helps keep it there by reflecting heat back into the room. It
enables your room to be heated even during the coldest winter
days for your everyday enjoyment.
normal GlaSS vs ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™
Water beads higher on the rough surface of
ordinary glass (hydrophobic), causing more spots
and greater cleaning needs. The smooth surface of
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ (superhydrophilic)
disperses water evenly, removing dirt more quickly
and reducing water spots.
TranSFeraBle lIFeTIme lImITeD WarranTY
THe BeST In THe InDuSTrY!
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ is not only amazing
in its performance, but is warranted to continue to
perform well for a lifetime. It is covered against any
manufacturer’s defect for the lifetime of your Four
Seasons Sunroom. This warranty is even transferable
to future homeowners, ensuring your Four Seasons
Sunroom maintains its value, even if you move.
STAY-CLEAN
TeCHnoloGY
Photocatalytic:
u.v Rays Break down
and loosen dirt
• Works on Cloudy Days
• Windows Clean Easier
• Stay Cleaner Longer
• Ultimate Protection
STaY-Clean TeCHnoloGY
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ with Stay-Clean
Technology harnesses the power of the sun’s
uV rays to loosen dirt so water can rinse it away,
leaving windows virtually spotless. Windows stay
cleaner longer and clean easier. It’s the newest
reason under the sun why ConSerVaGlaSS
SeleCT™ from Four Seasons is better than any
other sunroom glazing.
VIrTuallY SelF-CleanInG WInDoWS
a variety of technologies go into manufacturing
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™, but the key
technology that helps windows stay cleaner
longer is the super-thin coatings we apply.
using a patented coating process, invisible,
durable coatings of both silicon dioxide and
titanium dioxide are applied to the outside of
the glass, permanently enabling the glass to say
cleaner longer.
GLASS maSkInG
protects Glass until
Final installation
GlaSS maSkInG
all ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ comes
standard with temporary protective plastic
masking to ensure your room is clean and
beautiful when installation is finished.
• Protection during packaging and handling
at the factory
• Protection during shipment
• Protection from materials at the work site
enerGY eFFICIenT
The unique properties
of ConSerVaGlaSS
SeleCT™ have
enabled Four Seasons
to receive enerGY
STar qualification
from the united States
Department of energy
on most of its products.
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It changed the look
and feel of our home
Our sunroom adds a vacation
element, as it soothes and
relaxes us by uniting us with
our natural surroundings. The
wide-open, exposed look and
feel has truly integrated the
inside and outside.”
— David Y.
The New
Hybrid Sunroom
The new Hybrid Sunroom from Four Seasons
delivers state of the art engineering with
the most attractive modern and classical
designs along with thermal performance that
is equaled by no other sunroom company.
This sunroom is the only room addition of its
type and the only one designed to perform
as good as it looks!
With its structural grade aluminum framing
system, the Hybrid Sunroom provides
engineered strength and integrity to ensure
that whatever the weather throws at it,
you can be safe and confident that you will
be able to enjoy it from inside, safe and
secure, while Mother Nature goes through
the Four Seasons.
Solid or Glass Roof
Add beautiful space easily.
Our versatile, efficient designs
epitomize strength and beauty
with elegance. Choose easyto-maintain vinyl windows and
Four Seasons’ exclusive glass
roof with CONSERVAGLASS
SELECT™ or an optional
insulated solid roof.
Hybrid Room
Conservatories
The architectural styles and
craftsmanship of the Old
World meet the maintenancefree materials of the New,
presenting a majestic posture,
that is as at home on the most
stately castle as it is on the
most humble suburban home.
The World’s Finest Sunrooms
Meets the World’s Finest Windows
The Next Generation Sunroom Has Arrived. Creating 365-days-per-year
of living space has been the benchmark for Four Seasons success for
over thirty years and for all those years we have continued to push the
boundaries of sunroom technology to ensure that our products perform
better in any environment, from the deserts of Nevada to the mountains
of Montana. As the most accredited sunroom available in North
America, our demands ensure your peace of mind.
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Straight Eave Sunroom
Solid or Glass Roof
Bring the Sun and Stars into your life with the most flexible Four
Seasons room available! An all-glass roof of exclusive high performance
insulated CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ brings dramatic natural
light and tremendous views deep into the heart of your home, with
this Straight Eave Room, you’ll treasure every tranquil moment spent
gazing at a brilliant canopy of stars or relaxing on a sun-drenched
afternoon. You’ll be amazed by how the cares of the day slip away
when you feel a part of the ever-changing splendor of the seasons
in all their magnificence. This sunroom fits most architectural home
styles and most any application. If you think your home is too unique
for a sunroom addition, you haven’t seen this Sun and Stars Room!
all-glass roof
Exclusive high-performance
CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™
drenches your home in natural
light, while the classic design
melds seamlessly with your
existing architecture. This
affordable sunroom adds
value to your property — and
your quality of life.
SuBTle SImPlICITY
The straight lines of our classic glass sunrooms make a seamless
addition to your home. our patio enclosure models include traditional
and contemporary designs that provide year-round comfort and energy
efficiency. Whether you desire a compact balcony to a rambling great
room, a Four Seasons straight eave glass sunroom addition and patio
enclosure will add beauty, light, and elegance to your home. enjoy the
view of your new home addition from both inside and out.
We HaVe neW WInDoWS
onTo our WorlD
Inside and out, our Four
Seasons Sunroom looks as if
it’s always been a part of the
house. We now spend most
of our time there, enjoying
wonderful views in all weather
and seasons.”
— Jeff and Barb H.
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A world of thanks
for our sunroom
I feel grateful to you for all the
effort you put in the project to
end up with such a beautiful
addition to our house. I was
very impressed by your
professionalism, friendliness,
and attention to detail.”
— Raed A.
Cost Effective
Curved Eave
The Curved Eave style has been a Four Seasons favorite
for almost three decades. With a high-performance
insulated CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ roof providing
views of the sun and stars, you’ll be closer to nature
than you ever thought possible, all from the climatecontrolled comfort of indoors. Bringing in the dramatic
natural light of the sun and the romantic aura of the
stars will light up your life and your whole home with its
space, comfort and charm. Designed to fit the toughest
conditions, you will enjoy cooling breezes in moderate
weather and superior energy efficiency when Mother
Nature is at her worst.
Refined sunroom patio enclosure with
an elegant curved eave
Select a solarium with a slim, contemporary
aluminum profile, or one with the warm natural
feel of Northern White Pine beams. Whether it’s
an urban loft oasis or a rustic country retreat, the
graceful lines and elegant symmetry of our curved
eave solarium designs complement your home’s
existing roofline for a polished, finished look.
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exPanDeD SIGHTlIneS
With views of the sun and stars
through your energy-efficient
glass roof, you’ll feel like you’re
outdoors with the comfort of
being indoors. experience the
joy of stargazing, or observing
a rain or snowstorm from your
new addition while protected
from the elements.
THe ouTDoorS IS noW
InDoorS!
Our Four Seasons sunroom has
opened up our home to glorious
views. Our home is filled with
sunshine, moonbeams, and a
new sense of light. It’s as if we
are sitting outside in the middle
of our gardens.”
— Susan m.
Sunrooms That
Complement your home
The Four Seasons Brand
offers the widest choices
in architectural styles and
designs so you can rest
assured that your new project
will look like it has always
been a part of your home and
not some afterthought.
From Outside
The majestic roofline of a
Cathedral sunroom adds
drama and elegance to your
home’s appearance. The
peaked roof complements
most residential architectural
styles while adding character
and grace to your home.
Cathedral Soaring Sunspaces
Add drama and light to your life with this
grand design. A soaring roof of Four Seasons’
exclusive CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ in
the Cathedral design offers unparalleled
views and a spacious feel inside. Based
upon the Straight Eave design, this room
offers double the space by putting two of
them back-to-back to create a breathtaking
peaked front wall of glass. With views of the
sun and stars through your energy-efficient
glass roof, you’ll feel like you’re living outdoors
with all the climate-controlled comfort of
being indoors. Add excitement to your life
as you experience the joy of observing a rain
or snowstorm from your new addition while
protected from the elements. This room
is sure to become the most lived-in room
in your house once you add the dramatic
beauty of the Four Seasons Sun and Stars
Cathedral Roof room to your life.
Comfortable Cathedral Ceiling
Create breathtaking space without breaking the budget! Four Seasons’
Cathedral Rooms offer the soaring space of a cathedral ceiling with the same
energy efficient features as the Straight Eave Series 230 Sun and Shade Rooms.
Sure to become the most lived-in room of your home, your Series 230 Cathedral
Room is your retreat from the everyday and a sound investment for your future.
An all-CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ front peaked wall lets in more light and
greater views while creating a more spacious feel with expanded sightlines
to the landscape beyond. Vaulted ceilings in the Series 230 Cathedral Room
deliver an open and airy sensation far beyond the actual space it occupies. This
is a room that offers an unbroken panorama to your world while keeping you
safe and sound inside. You’ll feel like a king in your castle when you enter your
lofty new Four Seasons Series 230 Cathedral Room.
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Victorian Conservatory
Romantic Elegance
Recreating a classical architectural design with a
maintenance-free and energy-efficient aluminum structure,
Four Seasons has recreated a masterpiece of design
in its British-Style Victorian Conservatory. A slim profile
available only with Four Seasons high strength aluminum
gives this conservatory an unsurpassed elegance.
This is Elegance defined. Four Seasons revives a
romantic age of splendor with its Easy Living Victorian
Conservatory. The faceted “bull nose” on this Europeanthemed room addition lends it a refined elegance befitting
the finest homes but at an economical price in keeping
with the most humble suburban homes. Transport
yourself back to a time of grace and style in the Four
Seasons Easy Living Victorian Conservatory.
Structural Grace
Light pours into this unique
glass sunroom from all angles,
bringing warmth and openness
to your traditional home. The
classical “bull nose” of this
Victorian treasure reflects its
historical character, while the
maintenance-free exterior
makes it a modern marvel.
All-season luxury living
A masterpiece of design,
the English-Style Victorian
Conservatory is a lightdrenched glass room that’s
refreshingly cool in the
summer and cozily warm
every winter. This stunning
sunroom is as lovely from
without as it is from within.
Winter Gardening
It is five degrees below zero,
and about a foot of snow
covers the ground outside.
Do we care? Not at all! We’re
in our Four Seasons Sunroom,
surrounded by tomatoes,
peppers, celery, cucumbers,
lettuce, herbs, and flowers.”
— Victor and Mary Ann H.
Elegant Lifestyle
The elegance of our
Victorian Conservatory
adds architectural detail
that is at once ornate and
refined, befitting styles
from the finest Victorian
homes to the most humble
suburban retreats, and
the range of creative
applications is endless:
more livable living rooms;
dreamy, sun-drenched
dining rooms; brighter
bedrooms; bigger kitchens
that become the heart of
the home.
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Georgian Conservatory
Classic Splendor
Taking cues from classical architecture,
Four Seasons designed the English-Style
Georgian Conservatory in maintenance-free
and energy-efficient aluminum. A slim profile
available only with Four Seasons high-strength
aluminum gives this conservatory an elegance
unsurpassed by competing designs.
The stately design straight from the
Renaissance castles of the British Empire
lends an air of majesty to any architectural
home style. With a regal nose and squaredoff shoulders, the Four Seasons Easy Living
Georgian Conservatory is at once proud
and confident. With a little more floor space
than its Victorian cousin, the Georgian is an
attractive alternative.
More Than a Living Space
Our Four Seasons sunroom not
only added extra square footage
to our home, but allows us to
enjoy our backyard throughout
the seasons. We love how the
sunroom has enhanced the look
of our house. We are the talk of
our neighborhood.”
— Gary and Anne T.
Live in Style
Beautiful style and elegance
make the Georgian
Conservatory a timeless
classic. With a little more
interior space than the
Victorian, the Georgian enjoys
a more majestic posture, as
befits its kingly name.
Beautiful quality
This traditional, historically
correct conservatory
combines simplicity and
strength with elegant style
and grace. From its classical
architecture to its open
floor space, this light-filled
sunroom is as beautiful as it
is efficient.
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Smooth and efficient
installation
The process went ahead
smoothly and we very much
enjoyed working with your
crew. Everybody was pleasant
and helpful all along. This finished result is tremendous and
we are enjoying it every day.”
— Charlotte and Ulrik
8 Simple Steps
to Your Favorite Room
1
Call 1-800-FOUR SEASONS
to request a FREE In-Home Design Consultation
Four Seasons will refer you to the local independently owned and operated
Four Seasons Sunrooms location in your area. You can visit a showroom and/
or a design consultant who lives and works in your community will be happy
to visit with you to discuss your plans and help you choose the Four Seasons
Sunroom that will best meet your needs.
2
Receive Your Proposal
Your Design Consultant will present you with a detailed written proposal
that will describe everything you discussed in your meeting. Review this
document carefully. Your design consultant is a professional who wants to
give you everything you need to create the room of your dreams, but you
probably discussed many things and it’s possible that something you thought
you agreed upon was honestly and accidentally overlooked. If there is anything
you thought you were getting that is not listed in the proposal, now is the time
to bring it up. This document will be your contract and it’s easier to change it
now than after work begins.
3
Paperwork and Permits
Like any room addition, your Four Seasons Sunroom will likely need
a building permit from your local building department. This can be a timeconsuming, but necessary, part of the process. Try to remember that building
departments exist to protect you and your family from shoddy and dangerous
workmanship. All Four Seasons Sunrooms are engineered to withstand the
toughest building codes in the world, but some building departments are
understaffed and it may take time for your permit application to be approved.
You can be confident that your Four Seasons representative is doing everything
he can to expedite the process and will have your permit as soon as possible.
Once your permit is approved, your Four Seasons representative will schedule
a date to begin construction.
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The Start of the Dream: The Foundation
The first step in the construction of your dream room will be the
foundation work. Even if your room is going to be built upon an existing
deck, there will likely be some work to insulate and maybe even reinforce the
deck for the new sunroom. If you are having your room built on a foundation,
the first step will be to dig a big hole or trench in your yard to be filled with
concrete. This may not be your idea of a dream, but remember, you have to
break a few eggshells to make an omelet. The foundation is critical to the
longevity and successful completion of your room, and it will all be worthwhile
in the end. There is usually an inspection by your local building department
official required at this time.
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Site Preparation
In preparation for the construction of your new Four Seasons Sunroom,
some work is likely to be required to the exterior of your home to tie the room
into the existing structure of your house. This will probably entail the removal
of some exterior siding and perhaps some structural bracing. The room will be
laid out on your new foundation. If you have contracted to have your addition
built on a knee wall, this will be constructed at this time.
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Erection of the Walls
Now is when the fun begins and you begin to see your new dream room
take shape. Your installers will begin to set the walls of your new addition.
This is a very exciting time for you and your crew and it will start to make the
waiting and construction worthwhile.
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Glazing the Roof
Depending upon the style you have chosen, you may have a solid or
glass roof on your new Four Seasons Sunroom. Once this is completed you
have a real sunroom. All that’s left is the finishing touches. Some of these
finishing touches will be handled by your local independently owned and
operated Four Seasons location while others may be completed by other
specialty subcontractors like electricians; flooring professionals; painters;
Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation (HVAC) contractors; etc.
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Furnish, Decorate and Enjoy Your New Dream Room
All that’s left now is to furnish, decorate and enjoy your new dream
room. Depending upon the season, you may also want to consider some new
landscaping to improve the amazing view you now have from your new Four
Seasons Sunroom. Enjoy countless hours with family and friends as you soak
up the natural light and views you have from your extraordinary sunroom from
Four Seasons.
Frequently Asked
questions
reaD WHaT real
CuSTomerS are aSkInG
From arizona to alberta,
customers generally have
similar questions about owning
a Four seasons Sunroom. We
have collected here the most
frequently asked questions
along with factual responses.
q. DOES A FOUr SEASONS SUNrOOm GET TOO
HOT IN SUmmEr?
a. no. Four Seasons Sunrooms uses its exclusive
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ to help keep your
sunroom cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
ConSerVaGlaSS SeleCT™ enables you to heat or
cool your sunroom or conservatory with the same types
of heating and air conditioning systems you’d use in an
ordinary addition, so you can use it year-round.
q. WILL IT LEAk?
a. no. For your peace of mind all Four Seasons Sunrooms
solid roof Sun & Shade rooms use a double-drain
system to ensure any water that penetrates the exterior
seal is caught by the secondary drain and directed
outside your sunroom. Four Seasons Sunrooms Sun and
Stars rooms and Conservatories use a combination of
gaskets, sealant and drainage systems to ensure that
outside weather does not get inside your sunroom.
q. WHAT TYPE OF rOOm CAN mY FOUr SEASONS
SUNrOOm bE?
a. anything you can dream. Four Seasons has built
hundreds of thousands of sunrooms around the world
for both residential and commercial consumers.
our residential customers have used our rooms for
everything from kitchen and dining room additions to
home offices and exercise rooms and even bed and
bathroom additions. our commercial customers have
used our rooms for everything from new car showrooms
to hotel atriums and commercial dining rooms.
q. IS THErE A STYLE THAT mATCHES mY HOmE?
a. Yes. With the largest and most comprehensive
selection of Sun and Shade, Sun and Stars and english
Style Conservatories in aluminum, vinyl and wood,
Four Seasons is sure to have a room that matches the
architectural style of your home, your personal style and
your budget.
q. WHAT COLOrS ArE AVAILAbLE?
a. most of Four Seasons’ Sunrooms are available in
white, sand tone and bronze (although some models
are not available in all three) to match most any home’s
color scheme.
q. HOW bIG CAN I mAkE mY SUNrOOm?
a. There is no limit to the size of your Four Seasons
Sunroom. anything you can imagine, we can build. There
are hundreds of standard sizes, but if what you want is
not a common size, we can custom design, engineer
and build any size you want (larger sizes may require
additional structural support).
q. CAN I PUT A FOUr SEASONS SUNrOOm ON mY
ExISTING DECk Or PATIO?
a. of course. Four Seasons builds thousands of sunrooms
on existing decks. of course, the deck has to be built
to the building code in your area and, as you will likely
use this room all year-round, you will want to insulate the
deck beneath the floor of your new sunroom.
q. ArE THEY ExPENSIVE?
a. no. a Four Seasons Sunroom can cost the same as
an ordinary addition and is a great value. of course, the
larger and more options you specify, the more your room
will cost initially. However, Four Seasons Sunrooms,
because they can be year-round room additions, can
appreciate at the same rate as the rest of your house, so
your investment may be recovered at resale.
q. DO I NEED A bUILDING PErmIT?
a. In most cases, yes, however building department
regulations vary from region to region, municipality and
even within localities within the municipality.
q. CAN I ENCLOSE A SWImmING POOL, HOT TUb
Or SPA IN mY FOUr SEASONS SUNrOOm?
a. of course. Four Seasons has built thousands of spa,
swimming pool and hot tub enclosures for our customers
around the world.
q. DOES IT TAkE A LONG TImE TO bUILD?
a. no. In most cases, a Four Seasons Sunroom can
be built in much less time than a comparative ordinary
addition. many of our rooms are built within just a few
days.
q. CAN I INSTALL IT mYSELF?
a. Generally, no. Sunroom construction is a very
specialized field. even trained carpenters with years
of experience cannot build a Four Seasons Sunroom
without extensive classroom and on-the-job training.
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Four Seasons Solar Products, LLC
5005VeteransMemorialHighway•Holbrook,NY11741
Telephone:(631)563-4000•Fax:(631)563-4010
www.FourSeasonsSunrooms.com