Porch Conversions & Vinyl
Glazing: Q. Why should I consider vinyl glazed windows instead of
glass? A. New Look Services offers both vinyl
glazed as well as glass windows & doors. The high-tech PVC vinyl
is tough, light in weight and safer than glass & can be easily
replaced. The featured vertical 4-track window has 4 panels that
glide in separate tracks and can be stopped in any position. For
openings that are greater in width than in height, the vinyl glazed
horizontal side slider window is ideal. Two panels slide from side
to side, and like the vertical 4-track windows, are fully covered
with screen. There are certain advantages of vinyl glazed windows
over glass that may fit your needs better for your porch & your
budget. It’s our most popular window! << top >> Q. What types of doors are offered in porch conversions? A. The Cabana
door is most widely used and available in standard
30”, 32” or 36” widths or custom sized. A wide
selection of door styles are available including a vertical 4-track
window insert to match the porch windows. Any style comes with a
threshold & keyed lock. It can also be made to accommodate a
pet door for easy pet access. << top >>
Side
slider panels are another option – they
are also vinyl glazed & used in place of sliding glass doors
but custom sized to fit openings of 5’ to 12’ or more.
A screen panel allows for ventilation & insect control and all
panels can be easily removed for wide furniture access.
A
Glass French Door can add that extra stylish touch.
With or without window pane grids, the doors can swing in or out
& has a keyed lock and dead bolt. Q. What about enclosing the small irregular areas on my
porch? A. Stationary panels called “vinyl
lip frame inserts” or single pane glass windows are
custom made for gable roof porches where trapezoids
are needed. Rectangular transoms can also be put over doors or over
and under windows. Design and create your own custom look! << top >> Q. Will the vinyl fade or crack in time? A. There is a 10 year warranty against
any fading or cracking. On the market for over
25 years, the vinyl glazing has a remarkable quality of having a
“memory”. Aggressively punched or stretched, it returns
to its original shape. If cut, the vinyl can be easily resplined
without replacing the window. << top >> Q. What colors are available for the vinyl glazed windows
& doors? A. Window and door frames are available
in white, almond & bronze. Screens come
in grey or charcoal. The vinyl glazing is clear or can be tinted
dark grey or bronze for privacy or to cut down on sun glare. Some
people choose to have one or several panels tinted leaving the others
clear. Mix and match with no extra cost. << top >> Q. How long does it take to place an order & to enclose
an average porch? A. The production time from when the
order is placed to delivery is approximately
two weeks with several days allowed for shipment. Installation can
usually be done in one day. << top >> Q. Can I change & restructure my porch? A. Absolutely! Many people have their
existing railing removed to maximize window height for increased
screen air flow. New Look Services can frame to
change window & door openings to your design preferences. All
windows & doors are custom made to 1/16 of an inch. << top >>
Q. Can the vertical 4-track windows be used in places other than
a porch? A. Converting a carport into a useable
room can be easily done by framing windows
and door openings. Other options are under a deck, an open front
porch, breezeway or any place that can be framed. << top >> Q. What about heating & cooling my porch? A. A glass enclosed porch can be made
to be an all-season room. The vinyl glazed
4-track system is not an energy efficient room, however, it can
be comfortably heated during the cold weather for occasional use
or entertaining. << top >> Q. Can I get a list of references? A. Upon request, a list of references
will be provided. You can also find testimonials
from satisfied customers on our home page. We also have lots of
pictures from jobs through out Northern Virginia that will help
you visualize your enclosed porch. << top >>
3 & 4 SEASON SUNROOMS:
Q. Who is a good candidate for a sunroom? A. Anyone who wishes to add usable living
area to their home & added value to their house. Also, if you
are within local zoning set-back requirements, chances are a room
can be perfectly fitted to your house design & yard accommodations. << top >> Q. Do I need a permit to add a sunroom? A. Yes - Because you are adding a room
and roof rather than altering a porch.
New Look Services secures the permit to the final inspection. << top >> Q. What is the difference between a 3 and 4-Season sunroom? A. The 3-Season room is constructed
with 2” think wall panels having the 3-Season
Vinyl glazed or single pane glass windows. These rooms extend living
space
“3 seasons” of the year where efficient heating is not
needed year round. The 4-season room has 3” thick wall panels
thermally broken to allow for efficient heating and cooling the
whole year. Insulated glass is used in the “all-season”
room or an upgrade in the 3-season room. << top >>
Q. Will everything in my sunroom be built to local county codes? A. The roof load and all components
of the sunroom meets or exceeds local codes.
When the permit is secured, an approved set of plans sealed by a
Virginia engineer is submitted. << top >> Q. Can I have a ceiling fan? A. Yes, ceiling fans are generally recommended.
The larger rooms can have two.
The wiring is run when the roof panels are installed on the room. << top >> Q. Can the roof be shingled to match my house roof? A. Yes, using the half-snap roof panels
that accommodate conventional roof
Shingles. << top >> Q. What colors do the rooms come in? A. The standard white, almond &
bronze and varied other colors and textures that your dealer can
show you. << top >> Q. Do you offer colonial grids? A. The grids are inside the glass panes
if you choose that option. << top >> Q. How long does it take to erect a room? A. From the time an order is placed,
it takes approximately three weeks to receive
the shipment and 2-4 days to erect the complete room. << top >> Q. What about warranties? A. All materials and glass are warranted
for 10 years by the manufacturer and
workmanship is warranted by New Look for 18 months. << top >>