How to Build Your Perfect Custom Sunroom in Michigan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Dec 4, 2025

Michigan homeowners often want more space without committing to a full room addition. Whether you want a bright sitting area, a flexible family room, or a spot to enjoy Michigan weather without dealing with bugs or wind, the right sunroom design can make it happen.

At Wayne Craft in Livonia, Michigan, homeowners can choose from three season sunrooms and four season sunrooms, each designed to fit their home and lifestyle. Wayne Craft has more than 80 years of experience serving Southeast Michigan with custom sunrooms, screen rooms, awnings, patio covers, and railings.

This guide walks through the main steps on how to plan and build the perfect custom sunroom with Wayne Craft.

1. Start With Your Vision: How Will You Use Your Sunroom?

Before selecting designs or layout, think about how the space will function. Some homeowners want a bright sitting area, while others need extra room for family gatherings or quiet mornings.

Ask yourself:

Do you want a room you can use in every season or mainly from spring through fall
Will it be for quiet mornings, family gatherings, or extra dining space
Do you want lots of glass, more privacy, or a mix
Do you see it as a patio enclosure, patio room, or full room addition

Your answers will help determine whether a three season or four season sunroom is the better choice.

2. Choose the Right Type of Sunroom

Below are the most popular sunroom options. And with Wayne Craft, each one is custom-built to blend with your home flawlessly.

Three Season Sunrooms Designed for Spring Through Fall

Three season rooms are made to be comfortable and practical during the milder months. Sliding glass windows fill the room with light, and removable fiberglass screens keep insects out while still allowing fresh air to flow. Pet screen upgrades are available, so your pets can enjoy the space with you.

Wayne Craft offers different roof styles such as studio and cathedral designs, along with custom choices for doors and knee walls. Each room is built to your measurements, so it fits your home instead of using stock parts. The frames are made to handle harsh weather, and the continuous aluminum framing is designed to resist rotting, peeling, and cracking.

Key Options for Three Season Rooms

Wayne Craft offers options such as:

Sliding glass windows
Double strength glass
Removable fiberglass screens
Knee walls that can be standard, insulated, or glass
Door choices such as self storing, sliding, and french styles
Color choices including white, clay, and bronze

These rooms work well as:

Sunrooms
Breezeways
Wind blocks
Patio enclosures

Three season rooms are a good choice if you want extra space during spring, summer, and fall without the investment of a fully insulated room.

Four Season Sunrooms Designed for Year-Round Living

Four season rooms are built for year-round use. They provide an insulated space so you can enjoy the room even when Michigan weather turns very cold or very hot. These rooms create a retreat that works for entertaining, relaxing, or spending time with family and friends during football season and holidays.

The structure is engineered for heavy snow loads and strong winds. A thermal barrier in the frame helps protect against extreme temperatures. The design uses double pane windows with LoE2 glass and argon gas, along with a five-inch-thick aluminum frame. These details support comfort and energy efficiency.

Key Features of Four Season Rooms

Four season sunroom features include:

Double pane windows
LoE2 glass with argon gas
Aluminum frame with a thermal barrier
Five inch thick frame construction
A six foot patio door as standard, with other door options available
Color choices such as white or wicker
Electrical throughout the room
Optional PTAC unit for heating and cooling

These rooms can be used in many locations, such as:

Porch
Patio
Breezeway
Sunroom addition
Under an existing roof
Upgrading an older sunroom
Patio enclosures

If you want a space that feels like a full room addition that works in every season, a four season room is the right direction.

3. Plan Your Layout: Size, Placement, and Style

Once you know if you want a three season, four season sunrooms, and even patio enclosures the next step is layout. During a free estimate, Wayne Craft helps you plan details such as:

Overall size and shape of the room
Where windows and doors will go
How the room attaches to your porch, patio, or existing structure
Roof style that matches your home
Placement of electrical outlets and lighting in four season rooms

Because Wayne Craft builds each sunroom to order and does not use prefabricated sections, the end result is tailored to your home rather than a one-size-fits-all kit.

4. Understand the Construction Details

Wayne Craft designs its rooms with aluminum framing, sliding windows, and powder-coated finishes. The frames are extruded aluminum sections that provide continuous support and are made to resist rotting, peeling, and cracking. A powder-coated finish gives the framing a smooth, attractive appearance.

In both three season and four season sunrooms, removable screens allow you to clean away debris from bugs, tree pollen, and air pollution. The walls and windows are built to be weather tight so wind and rain do not interrupt your time in the room. You can also learn more on how to winterize your sunroom room with our latest winterization guide.

5. Look at Payment and Financing Options with GreenSky

Wayne Craft offers financing through GreenSky so homeowners can move forward with sunrooms, screen rooms, awnings, and railings with more flexible payment options.

Wayne Craft offers several GreenSky plans, which may include:

Fixed rate plans with set monthly payments over a long term
Deferred interest plans where interest can be waived if the balance is paid in full within a promotional period
Long-term plans with different rate ranges based on credit

If you are not sure which option fits your project, you can contact us, and we will walk you through the plans and help you pick one that matches your budget and goals.

6. Work With Experienced Local Sunroom Installers

Wayne Craft has more than 80 years of experience serving Southeast Michigan. Our team provides:

Professional installation
Factory trained technicians
Seamless connection between the sunroom and home
Knowledge of local building codes
Michigan weather focused construction

Because the entire process is handled by trained staff, homeowners can feel confident that their sunroom will be built with attention to detail.

7. Schedule Your Free In Home Estimate

Wayne Craft offers free, no obligation estimates for custom sunrooms in Southeast Michigan. During this visit, the team will:

Talk through your ideas and priorities
Review where the sunroom will connect to your home
Take measurements
Discuss three season and four season options
Provide pricing for your specific design

This is the best time to ask questions about layout, glass, doors, roof style, and financing, so you have a clear picture of the project before any work begins.

Ready To Build Your Dream Space?

Building a sunroom is an excellent way to add comfort, natural light, and functional space to your home. Wayne Craft provides custom-designed three season and four season rooms built with materials manufactured in-house and installed by skilled professionals.

If you are ready to plan your sunroom, Wayne Craft can help bring your ideas to life. Contact us today to get started!