Project Overview

Wichita Home Works completed this sunroom addition and deck project near Rose Hill, Kansas for homeowners who wanted to turn an older rear addition and deck into a brighter, more usable indoor-outdoor living area.

This project included a new enclosed sunroom, covered deck, open composite deck, French doors, multiple windows, exterior lighting, white railing, built-in benches, lattice details, updated siding, new roofing, interior finishes, and final drainage and closeout work.

The finished space creates a more natural connection between the kitchen, sunroom, deck, and backyard. The sunroom adds protected interior living space, while the covered and open deck areas give the homeowners more flexibility for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the outdoor setting.

The Homeowner’s Vision

The goal was to replace an aging rear addition and deck with a more polished, durable, and enjoyable space. The homeowners wanted a sunroom that felt like a true extension of the home rather than an afterthought.

The design called for more natural light, improved access to the backyard, a larger deck footprint, and a covered outdoor area that could provide shade and comfort. The finished project needed to feel bright, classic, and connected to the existing home.

Wichita Home Works’ in-house design team helped develop the layout, roofline, sunroom size, window placement, French door location, covered deck, open deck, railing layout, benches, and lattice details. The design drawings show the project organized into a sunroom, covered deck, and open deck to create a layered backyard living area.

Scope of Work

Wichita Home Works coordinated the project from demolition and structural work through finish details, exterior completion, touch-ups, warranty-list work, and final closeout.

The project included:

Demolition and Site Preparation

The project began with removal of the existing deck boards, railing, posts, drain pipe, portions of the previous addition, exterior door, interior and exterior lighting, ceiling joists, windows, framing, drywall, baseboards, casing, flooring, and selected stone from the existing exterior wall. Existing paver stones on the west side of the deck were removed and preserved where possible for the homeowners.

This early phase cleared the way for a more intentional sunroom addition and deck layout.

Concrete, Foundation, and Framing

A new crawl space foundation was built for the addition. The work included excavation, reinforced concrete footings, footing walls, steps, and landings.

The sunroom was framed with new floor joists, exterior walls, ceiling joists, roof decking, Zip System sheathing, LP SmartSide soffit, and fascia. The wall design included multiple double-hung windows, special triangular windows, and fiberglass French doors with clear glass and white grids.

The drawings show a sunroom of approximately 261 square feet, a covered deck of approximately 309 square feet, and an open deck area of approximately 349 square feet.

Roofing, Siding, and Exterior Finishes

The new roof was tied into the existing home and finished with CertainTeed Landmark AR Resawn Shake shingles, matching ridge cap, drip edge, synthetic felt, and related roofing details.

The exterior walls were finished with LP SmartSide textured siding, LP Smart Trim around windows and doors, outside corner trim, soffit, fascia, gutters, and downspouts routed beneath the deck to discharge away from the structure.

The exterior color palette used Marshmallow siding with High Reflective White trim, posts, benches, and lattice. This helped the new addition feel bright, clean, and connected to the existing home.

Deck and Outdoor Living Space

The deck was rebuilt with treated framing, joist tape, TimberTech Natural White Oak composite decking, picture-framed deck boards, TimberTech fascia, AZEK white railing, white handrails, Doug Fir benches, and lattice details.

The covered portion of the deck was framed with Doug Fir posts and beams to create a shaded outdoor living area, while the open deck area remained flexible for seating, plants, grilling, or gathering.

Together, the covered deck and open deck made the backyard more usable and gave the homeowners multiple ways to enjoy the space.

Interior Sunroom Finishes

Inside the sunroom, Wichita Home Works installed insulation, drywall, LVP flooring, wood window returns, casing, poplar baseboards, painted doors and trim, lighting, outlets, and ceiling fan wiring.

The flooring selection was Cali Bamboo Choice Plank Blonde Ale LVP, installed with a transition between the existing kitchen hardwood and the new addition. The walls were painted Sherwin-Williams Bravo Blue, while the ceiling, trim, window casing, door jambs, and doors were finished in High Reflective White.

The result is a cheerful, finished room with strong natural light, clean trim details, and a distinctive blue-and-white interior palette.

Design and Finish Details

This project has a traditional to transitional outdoor living style. The gabled roofline, French doors, white trim, white railing, light composite decking, and clean siding details help the addition feel classic and connected to the existing home.

The sunroom’s large window layout brings in backyard views and natural light. The French doors create a strong focal point and make the transition from indoor living to outdoor deck space feel intentional.

The deck materials were selected for durability and a clean finished appearance. TimberTech Natural White Oak decking gives the outdoor space a light, fresh look, while AZEK white railing and white lattice reinforce the classic sunroom feel.

The Doug Fir benches and covered porch structure add warmth and usable seating without making the space feel heavy.

Construction Story

This project involved more than building a new room and deck. It required carefully tying a new addition into an existing home, improving the backyard connection, managing drainage concerns, coordinating exterior and interior finishes, and working through final details after the main construction phase.

The daily logs show the project moving through finish electrical, touch-ups, gutter work, crawl space checks, flashing, paver placement, backfill, door replacement, and warranty-list items.

During closeout, the team addressed water management around the addition and deck. Logs noted gutter drainage concerns, crawl space checks, temporary downspout adjustments, flashing work, backfill, and additional site cleanup.

The team also coordinated final details such as door replacement, touch-up paint, egress window repair coordination, paver placement, river rock placement, and final warranty-list items. By the final closeout stage, the homeowners were happy with the new door and the remaining work was being completed.

Challenges Solved

Existing Addition and Deck Replacement

The project required removal of an older addition and deck while protecting parts of the existing home and preserving selected materials where possible. This created a clean starting point for a more functional and attractive rear addition.

Roofline and Structural Integration

The new sunroom and covered deck needed to tie into the existing home in a way that looked natural and performed properly. The design included a new gabled roofline, covered deck structure, roof tie-in, and exterior finish coordination.

Drainage and Crawl Space Coordination

Water management became an important closeout item. The team evaluated crawl space conditions, adjusted gutters and downspouts, added flashing, coordinated backfill, and helped direct water away from problem areas.

Finish Detail Coordination

The final phase included touch-up paint, trim work, door replacement, exterior adjustments, and warranty-list items. These details helped the finished project feel complete and polished.

Indoor-Outdoor Transition

The project needed to work as both an interior room and an outdoor living upgrade. The final layout created a smooth transition from the kitchen to the sunroom, then out to the covered and open deck areas.

The Finished Result

The finished Clover Lane project gives the home a bright new sunroom and a much more usable backyard living area. The enclosed sunroom adds protected living space with windows, French doors, LVP flooring, blue walls, and white trim.

Outside, the covered deck and open composite deck create flexible space for relaxing, gathering, and enjoying the backyard. The white railing, lattice, benches, and light decking give the rear elevation a clean and inviting look.

The project improved both the function and appearance of the home. It turned an aging rear addition into a more comfortable, durable, and attractive indoor-outdoor living experience.

Why This Project Matters for Future Sunroom and Deck Clients

This project is a strong example for homeowners who are considering a sunroom addition, composite deck, covered deck, or backyard living upgrade near Wichita.

It shows how Wichita Home Works can help with more than the visible finishes. A successful sunroom and deck project requires design planning, foundation work, framing, roofing, siding, windows, doors, electrical, insulation, drywall, flooring, deck construction, drainage coordination, finish carpentry, painting, and closeout detail work.

For homeowners near Rose Hill, Wichita, Derby, Andover, Augusta, and Butler County, this project shows how an older deck or rear addition can be transformed into a bright, comfortable extension of the home.

Thinking About a Similar Sunroom or Deck Project?

If you are planning a sunroom addition, covered deck, composite deck, or outdoor living upgrade near Wichita, Wichita Home Works can help you think through the full project.

That includes layout, roofline, windows, doors, foundation needs, deck materials, railing, exterior finishes, lighting, drainage, timeline expectations, and final details.

A sunroom addition has many moving parts. The right design-build team helps organize those parts into a clear, manageable process from planning through completion.

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