Lanai Expansion

[optv13sp]

We have gotten three estimates to have our lanai expanded and enclosed with glass. Are there any companies you would or would not use? Also, what are things we should be sure to discuss with the company and what are features we should be sure that are included i.e. insulation in ceiling, wind rating on glass, tinted glass or not, etc. Thanks.

[cromlich]

Kilcrease is great! They expanded our lanai and did an awesome job for a very reasonable price. The inspector that came out said they went over and beyond what most do.

[llaran]

Are they going to raise the floor? if you face south or west you should consider low E glass, at least double pane. ceiling can lights.

[jimbo2012]

doesn't matter which way u face double pane is a mega difference .

Best glass is LowE 366, glas is $15-$20 a sq ft.

I'm ordering great solar glass next week, to enclose ours

[gomoho]

Insulation, low-e glass, and have them bring the HVAC into the room so you can comfortably use it all year. The tax difference will be minimal compared to enjoyment you will have using your lanai in comfort 365 days a year. We literally lived in our lanai when we lived in TV - it was like being outside without all the issues.

[jimbo2012]

If you build the enclosure with anything else your wasting $$$$

see

Lo³-366 Glass | Cardinal Glass Industries (http://www.cardinalcorp.com/products/coated-glass/loe3-366-glass/)


Also do NOT use aluminum frames or sash they are big heat/cool wasters





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[Cathy H]

Why expand if you do not have heat/ AC? You must include this feature.

[gomoho]

Why expand if you do not have heat/ AC? You must include this feature.

Some people skip the HVAC because they think their property taxes will go up. I agree if you can afford to expand for goodness sakes to be a penny wise and a pound foolish. Get the most out of what you are paying for.

[jimbo2012]

Agree

All U need to do is add an extension to the feed maybe 15-20 feet, you don't need a return duct.

Cost is minimal



Why expand if you do not have heat/ AC? You must include this feature.

[JoMar]

T&D did our rebuild of the Lanai.......very pleased.

[optv13sp]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Has anyone done floor to ceiling sliding doors on all the openings? We have a great view and want to maximize the view with the fewest obstructions.

[jimbo2012]

floor to ceiling sliding doors

is a cheap alternative, but it adds several vertical bars that block the view???
they also have more air leaks

I'm doing several 48x66 fixed windows over 48x20 awning windows, of course all with Low-e 366

[jimbo2012]

We all forgot to mention the attic space above

Air sealing the room will also be critical to keeping the latent loads in the house down, and insulating the roof up to R38 would also be important for reducing gains/losses from this now-conditioned space. :coolsmiley:

[DRC12]

CVS replaced our Lanai screens with PGT sliding doors including dual-pane glass with LOE. I would recommend them to anyone for the price and quality of work.

[DRC12]

Yes, CVS recently replaced our Lanai screens with sliding door to maximize our view. We are very pleased.

[Philip Winkler]

I highly recommend KB Construction(Matt and Rocky) 352-470-5627

[jimbo2012]

CVS replaced our Lanai screens with PGT sliding doors including dual-pane glass with LOE. I would recommend them to anyone for the price and quality of work.

just be mindful there's Low-E and there's Low-E

the low e version is stamped into the glass, you can buy it for $100 a window or $200 a window.

Quotes of the job must be with the same type glass, or it means nothing

[Miles42]

Sounds like everyone has an opinion on who is good. So far no one with a complaint.

[doran]

Try White Aluminum --they just finished our enclosure in Tamarind Grove--352-787-6783 or cell 352-516-2653 ask for Cliff Moore.
Susan and Eddie Doran

[Rango]

Kilcrease is great! They expanded our lanai and did an awesome job for a very reasonable price. The inspector that came out said they went over and beyond what most do.

Kilcrease did our lanai. They were terrible, sloppy workmanship, had difficulty getting them to come back and fix things.

Good for you, bad for me. Go figure. :ohdear:

[optv13sp]

just be mindful there's Low-E and there's Low-E

the low e version is stamped into the glass, you can buy it for $100 a window or $200 a window.

Quotes of the job must be with the same type glass, or it means nothing

What's the difference between the $100 and the $200 window? (Other than the price)

[jimbo2012]

Simple the heat gain in the summer is higher with say a lowe 240 v lowe 366

the heat loss in winter....

Last week I talked to 4 contractors some of whom were mentioned above.

I'll write up a complete analysis of them next week or so.

[RedChariot]

Simple the heat gain in the summer is higher with say a lowe 240 v lowe 366

the heat loss in winter....

Last week I talked to 4 contractors some of whom were mentioned above.

I'll write up a complete analysis of them next week or so.

That would be helpful to many of us. TIA.