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[quote=Anonymous]For all of those - 3 season, 4 season, screened in - you'll need a foundation, roof, and some electrical work. There are 5 categories of sunrooms, according to (I think) the IRC, with categories 4 and 5 being closer to regular rooms. Costs will vary with the type of windows and doors you buy, roof type, extent of electrical work, access to site, siding type, and interior finishes. So, you'll probably pay a minimum amount for the work to be done, no matter screened in or sunroom.

I had a sunroom rebuilt from an existing closed in porch (had slider windows and siding and a storm door). Roof was already in place. I had to rebuild the footers and piers to code. I replaced rotted beams and joists, and added more to strengthen the floor and walls. I went with inexpensive vinyl windows and fiberglass doors, wood siding. I'll add a mini split. All in, not including sweat equity, I'm looking at about $25k. If I had the extra money, I probably would've paid someone to do all of the work. I don't have an expensive house with expensive trim, so my costs were on the lower end anyway.

I'd get detailed quotes and compare material costs. Those should be comparable across all quotes. The difference will be the labor, project management, and schedule. If you know what you want for windows, doors, siding, and roof materials, you could price those out yourself to get some idea of costs. [/quote]

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