Porch Enclosures

Porch Enclosures

Close in your porch or patio and create a nice buffer zone between the nasty winter weather and your foyer. We make aluminum and glass wall systems to suit every need.
Grand Vista Porch Enclosures feature our exclusive wall design optimized for appearance. Look closely; there are no window frames cluttering the look of your enclosure; they’re built right into the wall! Other systems use after-market windows for that “storm window” look.

Benefits of a Porch and Patio Enclosure:

• Protection from Mud, Salt, and Dirt: A porch enclosure acts as a barrier, preventing mud, salt, and dirt from entering your home. This added layer of protection helps keep your indoor spaces cleaner and minimizes the hassle of cleaning up after outdoor activities, especially during inclement weather.
• Noise Reduction: A porch enclosure provides an additional layer of sound insulation, helping minimize street noise. This feature creates a more tranquil and peaceful environment, allowing you to enjoy your enclosed space without the disturbances of external sounds.
• Enhanced Security: A porch enclosure contributes to the overall security of your home. Acting as a protective barrier, it adds an extra layer of defence against potential intruders, offering you and your family increased peace of mind.
• Improved Energy Efficiency: Porch enclosures can contribute to better energy efficiency in your home. They act as an additional layer of insulation, helping to regulate indoor temperatures and potentially reducing energy costs. Buffer zone reducing heat and cooling loss from your home.
• Additional Storage: A porch enclosure creates an ideal space for storage, accommodating items like shoes, coats, plants, and rain gear.
• Enhanced Curb Appeal: A thoughtfully designed porch enclosure can significantly enhance the visual appeal of your home.
• Privacy: Enjoy a sense of privacy while being surrounded by nature. A porch enclosure can create a secluded space for you to unwind without compromising on the beauty of the outdoors.

Enclosing a porch with Craft-Bilt’s Grand Vista System unlocks the potential for an additional room for many purposes. This transformed space can be utilized as a versatile dining area, a functional home office, a playful and imaginative playroom, or simply a comfortable spot to unwind while basking in the beauty of the outdoors. The possibilities are endless for making the most of your enclosed porch.

Craft-Vista enclosures can be utilized as basement entrance enclosures, a practical and stylish addition to any home. They provide essential protection from the elements, preventing water, snow, and debris from entering your basement. This helps maintain a clean and dry space, reducing the risk of water damage and mould growth.

Winter:
Craft-Bilt’s Porch Enclosures act as a protective buffer for your foyer, keeping out harsh winter winds and snow, perfect for improving energy efficiency and cold-weather comfort.

Spring:
Enjoy a clean, pollen-free entryway this spring with Craft-Bilt’s Porch Enclosures, providing a sheltered space that also keeps out rain and early-season chill.

Summer:
Craft-Bilt’s Porch Enclosures offer a shaded, bug-free buffer between your front door and the outdoors—great for ventilation while keeping your home cooler in summer.

Fall:
As temperatures drop and winds pick up, Craft-Bilt’s Porch Enclosures create a cozy transition zone that keeps leaves, drafts, and damp air away from your foyer.

Explore our Grand Vista Enclosures featuring 4-Track Stacking Windows if you’re searching for a vertical stackable window solution for your porch.

Grand Vista Porch and Patio Enclosure Features:

The inside of your porch enclosure has a clean, curved look. (The industry standard of square channel results in an unsightly gap).

Adjustable Pitch for Roof:
Grand Vista sunrooms feature our unique swivel header design. Compared to the industry standard of a simple square channel sitting atop of your walls, our Grand Vista header means:

• The inside of your sunroom has a clean, curved look. (The industry standard of square channel results in an unsightly gap)
• The roof panels are properly supported, no matter what the pitch. (The industry standard has all the weight of the panels and snow bearing on the outside edge of a square channel
• Our Swivel Header results in a “double hollow” effect. Two hollow chambers provide great rigidity so that even when your roof is loaded with snow, the windows will operate properly.
• Full glass views (floor to ceiling glass walls) available in all styles.

Water Control System:
The Floor Channel of your Grand Vista Porch Enclosure is designed with a slope so that moisture runs to the outside. Attractive weep hole covers exceed the industry standard of simple site-drilled or site-punched weep holes.

Easy to Operate:
The Grand Vista windows glide on nylon rollers. Other windows in the industry use plastic blocks.

Weather Control / Strength:

• Look closely, the weatherstripping is “cradled” in concave shaped guides, resulting in a better seal and smoother operation.
• Note the hollow chamber. “Hollows” cost more to produce, but provide superior strength. Grand Vista Header & Sill extrusions are both “hollows”. The industry standard is a less expensive non-hollow shape.
• The sloped Sill of the Grand Vista Porch Enclosure window means your room is dry and there is no standing water in the tracks.
• The screw ports that hold the Grand Vista walls sections together were designed for #10 gauge fasteners. This provides greater strength compared to the industry standard of #8 gauge.

Attractive weep hole covers.

Available Colours in Craft-Bilt’s Porch Enclosure:

White, Sand, EarthStone, Black