Have a question about our EasyRoom® sunroom or screen room kits? Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions below to find answers to some common questions.
What comes with my kit?
It depends on the type of DIY screen enclosure kit you choose, but generally speaking, an EasyRoom® kit includes: aluminum frame, single-pane or double-pane insulated glass panels, aluminum screen mesh panels, aluminum foam-core roof, glass or aluminum foam-core wings, center ridge beam (gable roof option), full screens, lockset, weather stripping, fasteners for assembly, caulking and installation manual.
What do I need to supply separately?
Kits do not include foundation screws, gutters, downspouts or site preparation materials. Some components may require field modifications.
What tools do I need to assemble my room?
- Power Tools:
- 7 ¼” circular saw with carbide toothed blade
- Miter saw with carbide toothed blade (optional)
- Drill or cordless drill
- Screw gun
- Masonry hammer drill with ¼” and ½” drill bits (for concrete foundations)
- Hand Tools:
- Hammer
- Rubber mallet
- Tape measure
- Square
- #2 Phillips screwdriver
- Utility knife
- Putty knives
- Tin snips
- Hack saw
- Locking pliers
- Level
- Chalk line
- Screw Tips:
- #2 Square drive
- #2 Phillips
- ¼” Socket/nut driver
- 5/16” Socket/nut driver
- 7/16” Socket/nut driver
- ¾” Socket/nut driver
- ¼” Drill bit
- Misc. Tools:
- 4’ and 6’ Step ladders
- Extension ladder (tall enough to safely reach the top of the roof)
- Sheet metal brake
Is a permit required to build a sunroom on my home?
Possibly. Building codes vary by location. Please check with your state, city, municipality or county for permit requirements.
How long will it take for my sunroom kit to arrive?
Your sunroom kit should arrive approximately 30-45 days after the order is placed. We can ship anywhere in the continental United States only with the exception of Florida.
How are materials delivered?
Materials are delivered via our transportation provider who will contact you directly to schedule a convenient delivery date and time.
What do I have to have at home to receive delivery?
All kits ship direct to location specified on the order via common carrier. Two people must be available to off-load the truck on the designated delivery date. The material is crated for its protection and a screw gun will be needed to break down the crate. All materials, including shipping materials, must be off-loaded from the truck. It is the recipient’s responsibility to dispose of all shipping materials.
If materials are damaged upon arrival, what do I do?
Contact our transportation provider who will assist you. We take extraordinary steps to ensure that our materials are well packaged and wrapped to minimize damage during transit.
How will I know when my DIY sunroom kit will arrive?
Our transportation provider will contact you and set up a convenient delivery date.
What if I have questions regarding installation?
Anytime you have a question you can contact our tech support team at 800-230-8301.
What if all of my materials are not delivered?
In the unlikely event you are missing materials, contact our customer support team at 800-230-8301 and we will expedite the missing parts to you.
How do I make payments?
You can pay for your sunroom with certified check, credit card, or money order. Full payment is due at the time of the order.
When do I make payments?
Full payment is due at the time of the order. We provide several convenient payment options for you including by credit card or check.
What do I do if I have a problem with my sunroom after I install it?
Depending on the nature of your problem, consult our warranty for resolution then contact our customer support team at 800-230-8301.
What type of roof system is part of the sunroom or screened patio kit?
Our roof system is made of 3" insulated aluminum foam-core roof panels that include structural I-beams and thermal barriers.
What type of glass is available?
EasyRoom® sunroom kits are available with two glass types. Choose from single-pane glass or Comfort-Gard® Plus High Performance double pane insulated glass with Low-E and argon gas. All glass utilized in our DIY enclosed patio kits is tempered for maximum safety.
What type of mounting surface is needed for construction?
Our DIY sunroom or screen room kit can be constructed on a deck or a level concrete pad, with a foundation meeting local building requirements.
How long will it take to install the sunroom or screen room kit?
Depending on the size of the room selected and the roof configuration, you can expect an average time of 25-35 hours on our smallest sunroom and 50-70 hours on our largest sunroom with a gabled roof (based on 2 people).
What type of warranty is provided for the EasyRoom® kit?
For a full five (5) years, Great Day Improvements warrants the EasyRoom® kit product to be free from defects in material and factory workmanship. Insulated glass shall be warranted for seal failure for a period of five (5) years.
Roof panels shall be warranted for delamination, blistering, chipping or cracking, flaking, under normal conditions, for a period of five (5) years.
Paint finishes on all exterior exposed surfaces are warranted against peeling, cracking, blistering or chipping for a period of five (5) years.
This warranty applies to original purchaser, and is not transferable without the express written consent of Great Day Improvements, LLC. Full warranty included with installation manual.