It sure is nice to get some decent weather! We usually start full blown installations the second week of April and this year is no different even though for a while, it looked like we might get an early start.
Soil conditions are also somewhat normal this spring. Although we didn’t have much snow, it melted pretty quickly and with a bit of rain there has been some ground movement. Most people relate to this movement by the shift in fenceposts, gates not latching properly, sidewalks and driveways heaving and in some cases cracks in their homes and "sticky doors". I relate to these conditions by the movement I see in some of the decks and sunrooms we have built. Fortunately, we have developed a unique "floatation system" (which we have been using successfully for over 40 years) specifically for our "gumbo" that is prone to movement.
The floatation system in our sunrooms compensates for the ground movement thereby eliminating damage (broken glass, cracks, twisted panels, etc.) that could occur in conventional construction methods. On severe years I have had customers tell me, despite the fact that they had existing piles beneath their existing decks (up to 16 inch diameter and 16 feet deep) they have experienced movement of up to 3 inches which could have caused major damage with any other system.
If you are considering a sunroom addition call 204-940-3030 for a free in home estimate or stop by 265 Sutherland Ave. to see our display and tour the factory.