Sunrooms
- Why it is so important they " Float "
When
our family business first became involved the sunroom industry
(over twenty seven years ago), our customers were often enclosing
existing decks that were not on piles (concrete piers 12-16 feet
in the ground). As these decks were usually set upon concrete
blocks they were susceptible to ground movement caused by
fluctuation of the moisture in the soil. Decks as well as other
structures are also prone to move as frost enters and leaves the
soil. It is a well known fact that our "Manitoba gumbo"
tends to move and shift more than most other types of soil
conditions found in Canada. Unless you are piling down to bedrock
(very expensive), there is no guarantee against movement.
Recognizing these facts we developed a system that would
compensate for ground movement thereby eliminating any broken
glass, twisted panels or pulling away of the structure where it
joins the home. This "floatation system", as it is
known, was tested and certified by independent engineers and then
submitted to the City of Winnipeg engineers for approval. Once it
had been approved for our "gumbo" it was a simple matter
to get certified for the various provinces as well as some of the
northern United States.
Not only does the "floatation system" ensure a
beautiful, everlasting installation, it eliminates disrupting
existing decks, fences and landscaping in order to get in the
large machinery to dig the piles. It also eliminates the mess
(piles of mud) and speeds up the installation (no concrete to
cure). As a matter of fact the average job will take only two to
three days to complete.
If you would like more information contact us at 940 - 3030.
A History of Patio Enclosures
Call
204-940-3030 for a tour of Manitoba's Sunroom Factory
@
265 Sutherland Ave, Winnipeg, (2
blocks west of Main St.)
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