July 7, 2014
The sun porch solution emphasizes views. Windows are insulated and wind-resistant. To meet code requirements for the larger window panels the owners were seeking, remodeler David Foster developed a steel bracing frame which is concealed behind walls.
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His and Her Addition
Addition pulls together styles and overcomes challenges.
On the face of it, adding a two-level structure to a 30-year-old brick house is not especially difficult. Essentially, Vienna homeowners Al Dobson and his wife Joan Davanzo each have a pet project — a spacious first level garage to house sport cars, motorcycles and ’60s rock for him; a lovely sunroom comprised of floor-to-ceiling window walls for her.
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