WAYNE CRAFT

Frequently Asked Questions

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General Product Information

What types of rooms does Wayne Craft offer?

Wayne Craft specializes in Three Season Rooms, Four Season Rooms, and Screen Rooms. Each type is customizable to meet your preferences and engineered to adhere to high-quality standards.

Can Wayne Craft enclose an existing awning?

Yes, we can enclose an existing awning as long as it has a proper foundation and meets the local building codes.

Do we do free standing structures?

No, all of our products are engineered to attach back to a structure.

Are Wayne Craft products prefabricated?

No, all products, including railings and patio enclosures, are custom-made to fit your specific needs.

Do all of your products meet Michigan code?

Yes, all Wayne Craft products that are manufactured and installed to meet the requirements of Michigan Residential Codes.

Three Season Rooms

What materials are used in a three season room?

These rooms feature all-aluminum construction with single pane cut and framed sliding windows with the option of removable screens. Our Three Season sun room is a great medium budget option that allows you to have additional space.

What other options do I have for screening?

The screens included in this room are rolled into the framing, but a great feature is our removable screen system which is a easy way to change the scenery of your room with a simple lift of a lightweight frame. Fiberglass screen is standard, but we have upgraded options of pet screen or aluminum screen.

What customization options are available?

  • Color: White, Clay, or Bronze.
  • Roof: There are four different roof options for a 3 season sunroom. You can choose between aluminum awnings, flat pans, wood roofs or Poly Core roof system which comes in two different thickness depending on projection off of the house. The Poly Core roof has two additional features including a fan beam and sky lights.
  • Screens: Rolled-in or removable options.

Can I install blinds in my three season room?

Yes, above the frame there is an open channel that is perfect for installation of blinds. If you aren’t quite sure where the installers will be happy to point out where that space is.

What type of foundation is required?

A 42-inch perimeter foundation is necessary to meet city codes.

Four Season Rooms

What makes a four season room different?

Our 4-season sunrooms are an additional warm and cool space to enjoy the natural sunlight without leaving the comfort of your home. They feature insulated glass windows, thermally insulated 5-inch thick walls, and a 6’ sliding door. This room is not a kit. Our sunrooms studios are built and measured to your specific wants and needs that will meet our engineering specifications.

What materials are used in a four season room?

This room is an all-aluminum room that comes with sliding vinyl windows with screens, thermally insulated poly kick panels and 6’ sliding glass door wall with lock. The roof system is a thermally insulated poly roof system (4” thick up to 14’ projection and 6” thick panels up to 16’ projection). The roof system also has an upgraded option to add skylights to the panels. The room is built in multiple sections that are snap and lock system.

Can these rooms accommodate heating or cooling systems?

Yes, split AC/heating units can be built into the panels for added comfort.

What are the upgrade and customization options for insulated sunrooms?

  • Color: White and Wicker
  • Roof: Skylights and fan beams for roof systems.
  • Additional Upgrades: Glass kick panels and electrical outlets.

Are four season sunrooms suitable for hot tubs?

Yes! Unlike the three season room, the four season room is perfectly suitable for a hot tub.

What type of foundation is required?

Like Three Season Rooms, this room does require you to have a 42” deep cement footing around the perimeter of where the room would be going to meet all city building codes.

What’s the overall difference between three season and four season sunrooms?

3 Season4 Season
  • 2.25″ wall – aluminum
  • Single pane glass
  • Non-thermal wall
  • White, clay, or bronze
  • Optional removable fiberglass screen (full size of window)
  • Knee wall: standard aluminum, insulated foam, or glass
  • Storm door 36″x80″ standard (other options are available)
  • 5″ wall – aluminum/vinyl
  • Insulated glass/LoE2/Argon
  • Insulated thermal wall
  • White or wicker
  • Removable fiberglass screen (half size)
  • Knee wall: Insulated foam or insulated glass
  • Sliding 6′ patio door standard (other options are available)
Used roughly 8 months of the year. Air and water tight. Normal space heater is fine. Do not air condition. Can be used 12 months of the year. Can heat and cool. Keeps a more consistent temperature. Insulated glass dramatically cuts down on solar heat gain and fading.
Electrical: Can include electrical columns for outlets/switches. Wire can be pulled through a space below the windows. Electrical: Wire can be run in vertical wall connections between the windows. Wire can be pulled as well. Must wall cut to recess boxes.
Roof: Can use a variety of awnings and roofs. Traditional aluminum awnings, flat non-insulated, and 4″-6″ insulated roof panels. (Can also go under existing wood roofs) Roof: Traditionally uses a 6″ thick insulated panel providing total insulation. (Can also go under existing wood roofs)
Foundations: Can go on properly supported decks, and concrete foundations. Foundations: Properly supported decks, insulated decks, and concrete foundations.

Screen Rooms

What are the unique features of screen rooms?

  • Provides protection from bugs while allowing fresh air.
  • Options for full-screen enclosures including a chair rail, aluminum kick panels, or built in railing.

What are the upgrade and customization options?

  • Roof options: Aluminum awnings, flat pans, or Poly Core systems.
  • Color: White, Black, Clay, and Bronze

Are there any requirements for a screen room?

Yes, just like the season rooms, our screen room option does require your area to have a 42” cement foundation underneath the perimeter of where the room would go.

Can a screen room be converted into a three season room?

Yes, Screen Rooms can be prepped for a future upgrade to a Three Season Room.

Doors and Railings

What door options are available for patio enclosures?

Self-Storing Storm DoorSelf-Storing Storm Door
Full View House DoorFull View House Door
Full View Storm DoorFull View Storm Door
Full View 6' Slider DoorFull View 6′ Slider Door
Full View French DoorFull View French Door
Push Button DoorhandlePush Button Doorhandle
Trigger Pull DoorhandleTrigger Pull Doorhandle

What materials are used for railings?

Wayne Craft railings are made from durable, powder-coated aluminum, ensuring longevity and a sleek appearance. We do not offer wrought iron or vinyl. Our railing is aluminum alloy 6063 which is a medium-strength alloy commonly referred to as an architectural alloy. It is normally used in intricate extrusions. It has a good surface finish and has high corrosion resistance.

What do you use to bolt to concrete?

Wayne Craft uses Power Bolts to fasten the bases to the concrete. The Power-Bolt anchor is a heavy-duty, torque-controlled sleeve anchor crafted to deliver reliable performance in both cracked and uncracked concrete. Constructed with a zinc-plated carbon steel bolt, sleeve, cone, and expansion clip, this anchor features a low-profile hex head and a robust, full-sized bearing sleeve, enhancing its capacity for shear connections.

Are your railings painted?

No, it is powder-coated. Powder coating aluminum is an efficient and effective process that involves several key steps to achieve a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish.

What is the powder coating process?

The process begins with preparation, where the aluminum is thoroughly cleaned to remove grease, oils, dirt, and other contaminants, ensuring good adhesion for the powder. In the application phase, a spray gun applies a negatively charged powder to the positively charged aluminum, creating an electrostatic attraction that causes the powder to adhere to the surface. Once the powder is applied, the aluminum is baked in an oven at temperatures between 180°C and 200°C for about 20 minutes. This curing process allows the powder to melt, fuse, and bond with the aluminum, creating a smooth, durable finish. After baking, the aluminum is cooled, allowing the coating to harden and setting it for inspection to ensure an even application. Powder coating offers numerous benefits, including improved corrosion resistance, enhanced impact resistance, and increased durability. It also maintains excellent electrical conductivity and ensures consistent color and finish, with a variety of textures, gloss levels, and special effects available.

Do you have pre-fabricated railings?

No, all railings are custom made to certain specifications.

What is a pier?

It is a hole that has a diameter of about one foot and is 42” deep. This hole gets filled with concrete and a post is then set in it. Piers are put in place for many of reasons, one being preference to keep a 36” opening at the steps, or because of paver brick walkways.

What are the standards for railings?

The standard height for our porch step and handrails for porches is a standard height is 36” with a post size of 2.5 inches. The standard base is 4.5 inches with two mounting holes. The standard picket size is 0.75 inches. The space between the pickets will be less than 4”. These standards are to meet the requirements of the Michigan Residential Code 2015.

Roofing Systems

What roofing systems does Wayne Craft offer?

  • Flat Pan Roofs: The deep roll-formed aluminum flat pan, crafted from .032 thickness material, offers superior strength and impressive load capacity. This system can be integrated with gutters and have the ability to support skylights. This roof system has an open concept if looking at the top view. Be sure to clean out gutters to remove buildup of leaves which can prevent water from draining properly. There is an additional part called a leaf guard that will help alleviate this problem. It is available in White/White and White/Clay fascia options.
  • Poly Roof Systems: High-density panels for thermal efficiency, available in 4” and 6” thicknesses, and adaptable for skylights or ceiling fans. Its closed-cell structure further enhances resistance to thermal transference, making the system exceptionally energy-efficient. This interlocking panel system is also lightweight and long lasting. In some installation cases a buildout of frieze board, or brick rack may be required to strength attachment point at the house. These are available in white and clay.

What are the maximum projections for roofs?

  • Flat Pan Roof: 13 feet.
  • Poly Roof: 14 feet (4” thick) and 16 feet (6” thick).

Aluminum Awnings

Do you do canvas or vinyl or retractable awnings?

No, our awnings are stationary aluminum and permanent awnings. 3104 aluminum offers excellent corrosion resistance, especially in moist or humid environments, making it suitable for exterior and industrial uses. Its good formability allows it to be easily rolled or formed into various shapes without cracking, which is beneficial for manufacturing processes like deep drawing or rolling. Moreover, it has good weldability, ensuring that it can be easily joined for structural applications.

What are additional details of the awning panels and sidelock sheets?

Sidelock sheets are roll-formed aluminum step-down awning panels designed for a seamless fit. Each sheet features a wide screw tray with concealed screws and offers coverage of 9 1/4″ per sheet.

What is the thickness of the aluminum?

.032 and .040 aluminum offer a combination of lightweight, strength, durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic flexibility, making them ideal for use in awning sheets. Whether for residential, commercial, or industrial applications, these thicknesses provide a reliable, long-lasting, and cost-effective solution for outdoor shading and protection.