Preferred Sunroom & Solarium Designer/Contractor
Serving Southeastern Wisconsion, Northern Illinois, and select areas of Southwest Florida
3 Season vs
4 season sunrooms
Solariums
eZE-Breeze windows option

If you’re a homeowner who loves outdoor living, bring the beauty of the outside in with a 3 Season Enclosed Patio/Lanai or a 4 Season Sunroom or Solarium. No matter which way you choose to go, all of these home additions emulate the feeling of being in the great outdoors, shield you from bad weather & bugs, and also increase the value of your home. Based on your needs, budget and vision, our Affordable Screen & Patio Enclosures team will work with you to turn your dream into reality! Schedule your Free in-home consultation and estimate today!
Differences between a 3 SEASON ENCLOSED PATIO/LANAI ROOM Versus a 4 SEASON SUNROOM
The biggest difference between these two types of Season rooms is the level of usage you will experience. A 4 Season room can be utilized every day of the year, with climate control heating and cooling. A 3 Season Room is enjoyed in spring, summer and fall, though some people do choose to install a portable climate control unit and ceiling fans, which can extend your outdoor living season.
Typically, both a 3 Season and a 4 Season room will have large windows on two or three of the walls for the indoor/outdoor living experience, but the difference lies in the glass being used. Double pane insulated thermal broke glass panes are installed in a 4 Season room to help prevent moisture and condensation. A 3 Season room typically installs single pane glass windows or EZE-Breeze Windows (an excellent affordable alternative to glass windows).
SOLARIUM
A Solarium is also considered a 4 Season Room and can be used year round. The big difference is that the walls AND roof are glass, giving you a magnificent view of the outdoors and a feeling that you are part of nature. A Solarium is often attached directly to the house, or can be built freestanding in your location of choice.
This room can be used for multiple purposes, such as extra living space or for entertaining, and can include cozy features such as lounging chairs, a sofa, or even a hammock to emulate an outdoor feeling. Or maybe create a unique and special dining space. The possibilities are endless!
Because of the ample sunshine, some choose to use their Solarium as a greenhouse for growing plants. Whatever this room is used for, it’s primary goal is to create a space with as much natural light as possible, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors while still being inside.
Cost of Solarium Vs. other Sunrooms: The walls and roof of a Solarium are almost entirely made of glass, which can make them more costly to build than other Sunrooms which have a frame and roof made from traditional building materials.
Average Lifespan: Solariums can last for several decades if you take care of the glass and the structure.
EZE-Breeze Windows
- EZE-Breeze windows are an excellent affordable alternative to glass windows. They’re a bit indoors, a bit outdoors.
- Exceptionally strong 10 mil vinyl-glazed sliding panel system which can be customized to fit your space
- These windows have both vinyl and screen panels, so regardless if it ‘s a beautiful sunny day or a rainy cold day, you have the option for screens to let the breezes blow in, or vinyl to close off your space and keep the weather elements out.
- Your choice of having 2-10 vents
- 4 different vinyl colors available: (clear, smoke gray, bronze or dark gray).
Whatever your needs are, and no matter the scale of the project, our Affordable Screen and Patio Enclosures team has the knowledge and expertise to turn your dream into reality! Schedule your Free In-Home Consultation and Estimate today!

We know that choosing the right contractor is a big decision. Here are some key reasons that make Affordable Screen & Patio Enclosures a smart choice:
Family owned and operated for 35+ years.
State Licensed & Insured to Operate in Wisconsion, Illinois and Florida
Your project is custom designed to fit your needs, vision, and budget.
- We use 3D Design software that will help you envision what your room or project will actually look like on your home.
Professional installation by Affordable Screen & Patio employees (no sub-contractors).
Quality products and workmanship.
We’re local. Office, showroom, and manufacturing warehouse is in Kenosha, WI. Stop by & check out our products!
Very competitive pricing – Typically thousands less than the national sunroom companies.
No high-pressure sales.
Free In-Home Consultation and Estimate, with 3D Design. Schedule yours today and get started!
BUILD IT ONCE - WON'T PEEL, CRACK, RUST OR ROT
Getting a covered patio is a decision you won’t regret. It will bring new life to your home and, an expertly done work such as the one we carry out guarantees that it’ll become the hub of the house. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself spending more time here than inside your house!
Schedule your Free In-Home Consultation and Estimate. Call us at: (262) 455-7123 to speak with an expert patio builder, or fill out our quick contact form.
Our services are also available in:
- Kenosha, WI
- Antioch, IL
- Racine, WI
- Vernon Hills, IL
- Gurnee, IL
- Wadsworth, IL
- Libertyville, IL
- Lake Villa, IL
- Winthrop Harbor, IL
- Mundelein, IL
- Zion, IL
- Pleasant Prairie, IL
- Oak Creek, WI
- Lincolnshire, IL
- Grayslake, IL
- Lake Bluff, IL
- Franklin WI
- South Milwaukee WI
- Burlington WI
- Caledonia WI
- Union Grove WI
- Round Lake IL
- Lake Villa IL
- Geneva, WI
- Waukesha, WI