Project Overview

Wichita Home Works completed this Tamarac sunroom addition in Wichita, Kansas for homeowners who wanted to create a brighter, more comfortable space at the back of their home.

The project added a new rear sunroom with large windows, two sliding glass doors, a vaulted gable design, a concrete foundation, extended patio space, new siding, roofing, gutters, insulation, LVP flooring, HVAC, electrical, lighting, and interior finishes. The addition was designed to feel connected to the existing brick home while giving the homeowners a more open, light-filled room for relaxing and enjoying the backyard.

The finished sunroom is approximately 369 square feet, with a layout shown at about 19 feet 4 inches by 19 feet 1 inch. The design uses a tall gable end, stacked window arrangement, triangle gable windows, slider windows, fixed lower picture windows, and sliding doors to bring in natural light from multiple sides. 

The overall style is traditional sunroom addition with transitional outdoor-living updates. The new structure respects the existing home’s brick exterior while adding a bright, window-filled room with clean siding, strong roof lines, comfortable flooring, and a flexible indoor-outdoor connection.

The Homeowner’s Vision

The goal was to create a sunroom that felt like a true addition to the home rather than a porch enclosure or seasonal room.

The homeowners wanted a comfortable year-round space with large windows, good natural light, outdoor access, heating and cooling, durable flooring, and exterior materials that would fit the home. They also wanted the rear patio area to function better around the new addition.

Wichita Home Works’ in-house design team helped plan the sunroom footprint, roof pitch, window layout, sliding glass doors, patio connection, concrete foundation, siding, roofing, guttering, HVAC, electrical layout, lighting, ceiling fan placement, interior finishes, and exterior details.

The final design created a bright rear addition that adds living space, backyard connection, and architectural interest to the home.

Scope of Work

Wichita Home Works coordinated the project from design and permitting through concrete, framing, roofing, siding, mechanical systems, interior finishes, final cleaning, walkthrough, and follow-up refinements.

The project included:

Site Preparation and Existing Patio Removal

The project began by preparing the rear of the home for the new sunroom addition.

A section of the existing rear patio, approximately 20 feet by 20 feet, was removed in the area where the addition would be built. Existing flagstone was saved or cleared according to the project plan, and the area was prepared for foundation work, footings, slab placement, and patio improvements. 

The rear of the home included existing brick, a chimney, concrete areas, a window well, patio surfaces, and grade conditions that needed to be considered before the new addition could be built.

Foundation, Footings and Concrete Slab

The sunroom was built on a concrete foundation designed for the new addition.

The concrete scope included footings around the sunroom footprint, a perimeter stem wall, anchor bolts for the sill plate, and a smooth-finished concrete floor. The plans included approximately 58 linear feet of 8-inch-wide by 42-inch-deep footing and a floor pour planned around an approximately 20-foot by 20-foot overall footprint. 

The concrete was reinforced with rebar at the footings, wire mesh in the floor, and pins into the existing foundation. The project also included steps at the existing back door and coordination around the existing window well.

This foundation work created the base for the new sunroom walls, doors, windows, roof system, and interior finishes.

Patio Addition and Outdoor Connection

The project included an added patio area next to the sunroom.

The patio add-on was planned at approximately 10 feet by 20 feet on the west side of the sunroom, extending out from the house and side of the addition with a radius or free-form southwest corner. It was poured with a broom finish, wire mesh reinforcement, and rebar pinning to the existing foundation and sunroom foundation. 

This outdoor concrete area improved the transition between the sunroom, backyard, and existing outdoor space. It gives the homeowners a more useful exterior surface for seating, access, and everyday backyard use.

Sunroom Framing

The sunroom was framed as a three-wall addition attached to the existing home.

The existing brick wall remained intact, while the new sunroom walls were framed with treated sill plates, 2×4 studs, headers at openings, double top plates, and OSB sheathing. The roof was framed with rafters, ridge framing, roof sheathing, and attachment to the existing roof structure. 

The plans show a 9:12 roof pitch, vaulted gable end, and a roof design that ties into the existing home. The roof plan also included coordination around the existing chimney, skylight or sun tunnel area, and the new addition roof structure. 

The framing gave the sunroom its strong architectural shape, including the tall gable end and large window openings.

Roof Tie-In and Chimney Coordination

The roof connection was an important part of this project.

The new sunroom roof was tied into the existing home’s roofline, with the plans calling out a 9:12 pitch and new roofing area. Roofing included synthetic felt, flashing, drip edge, asphalt shingles, and ridge materials selected to coordinate with the existing home. 

The project also included chimney-related work. Up to 60 bricks were included for removal and replacement around the chimney chase, using General Shale Old Georgetown brick and white mortar, with the understanding that the new materials would be matched as closely as possible to the existing home. 

As the project moved forward, the team continued refining the chimney and roof transition so the finished addition would perform well and look integrated with the home. A metal cricket was also coordinated as part of the roof and chimney water-management details.

Windows and Sliding Glass Doors

The window and door package is one of the defining features of this sunroom.

The sunroom includes seven slider windows, seven fixed picture windows below the sliders, two triangle gable windows, and two sliding glass doors. The ProVia Aspect windows and doors were selected with beige interior and exterior finishes, Low-E glass with argon glazing, and screen details designed for comfort and visibility. 

The side windows include slider units above fixed picture windows, creating a stacked look that brings in light while maintaining the rhythm of the exterior walls. The gable end includes large windows and triangular upper windows that make the room feel taller and more open.

The two sliding glass doors improve movement between the sunroom and patio areas, making the space feel connected to the backyard from more than one direction.

Patio Door Replacement

The project also included replacing the patio door between the existing family room and the new sunroom.

A new ProVia Vantage full-lite smooth fiberglass entry door was installed between the existing home and the future sunroom space. The work included removing the previous door, installing the new door, reinstalling interior trim, sealing around the perimeter, and painting to match the existing house color. 

This door creates the interior connection between the existing living space and the new sunroom.

Siding, Trim, Soffit and Fascia

The exterior of the sunroom was finished with James Hardie materials.

The scope included weatherproof house wrap, James Hardie cedar mill 12-inch lap siding, James Hardie trim around corners, windows, and doors, plus James Hardie fascia and soffit. 

The exterior finish was painted with Sherwin-Williams Super Paint exterior satin over the pre-primed Hardie surfaces. The siding and trim were selected to help the sunroom feel like a permanent addition while coordinating with the home’s existing brick exterior.

The renderings show the sunroom with siding, white or light trim, a gabled window wall, and a roofline that complements the home’s existing shape.

Roofing and Gutters

The new addition received roofing materials selected to coordinate with the existing home.

Roofing included synthetic roof felt, galvanized step flashing at the headwall and chimney, drip edge matched as closely as possible to the existing drip edge, 50-year asphalt shingles, and ridge materials. 

The sunroom also received approximately 40 linear feet of 6-inch K-style guttering with two 3-inch by 4-inch downspouts in an eggshell color. The new gutter system was connected to the existing gutter where needed.

These exterior details helped complete the addition and manage roof runoff around the new structure.

Sun Tunnel Coordination

The project included relocating the roof window portion of an existing sun tunnel.

Because the new addition changed the roofline, the sun tunnel roof window was relocated to the slope of the new addition roof. A flexible tunnel was included if needed because the top roof window would be offset from the interior window location. 

This helped preserve natural light from the existing sun tunnel while allowing the new sunroom roof to be built correctly.

Insulation and Interior Finish

The sunroom was insulated and finished so it could feel like a true living space.

The walls received R13 fiberglass batt insulation, and the ceiling received R30 fiberglass batt insulation. The interior walls were finished with James Hardie cedar mill lap siding to match the exterior character, while the ceiling and jamb extensions used James Hardie panel materials. 

Hardie trim was installed around the windows and as crown trim, and Hardie baseboard was installed around the room. This gives the sunroom a durable interior finish that fits the indoor-outdoor nature of the space.

The interior was painted to create a clean, finished look with the windows, doors, ceiling, floor, and trim all working together.

Flooring

The sunroom received Paramount rigid core LVP flooring in a Cream color.

The flooring was installed over a vapor barrier and laid in a random pattern, running widthwise parallel to the rear of the existing house. The planned flooring area was approximately 375 square feet. 

The LVP flooring gives the sunroom a durable surface for daily use, outdoor traffic, furniture, plants, and seasonal enjoyment.

HVAC and Comfort

The sunroom was designed for year-round comfort.

A Mitsubishi 2-ton mini split heat and air conditioner system was included, with a ducted attic-mounted unit, outside unit, return air, and wall-mounted thermostat. 

This makes the sunroom much more functional than a three-season space. The homeowners can use the room more comfortably through hot summers, cooler winters, and changing Kansas weather.

Electrical and Lighting

The sunroom received a complete electrical package.

The work included eight slim LED ceiling lights, a customer-supplied ceiling fan, two exterior wall lights beside the sliding glass doors, two switched exterior soffit outlets, four standard duplex interior outlets, one GFCI outlet, one exterior wet-location outlet, and five switches for fan, fan light, LED ceiling lights, soffit outlets, and exterior lights. 

The electrical plan supports everyday use, evening lighting, exterior lighting, ceiling fan comfort, and seasonal exterior lighting options at the soffit outlets.

Concrete Steps and Final Exterior Details

The existing back door area received concrete steps as part of the sunroom connection.

The steps were planned with a light broom finish, and the concrete step at the door entering the house was dyed and sealed with a clear non-skid sealer. A small window well detail was also addressed with pea gravel at the bottom of the well. 

These details helped make the transition between existing house, sunroom, patio, and exterior grade feel more finished and usable.

Design and Finish Details

This project has a traditional sunroom style with transitional exterior-living updates.

The new addition respects the existing brick home while adding a lighter, brighter, window-filled room at the rear of the property. The gable end, triangle windows, stacked window arrangement, sliding doors, lap siding, and coordinated roofline give the sunroom a classic residential look.

Inside, the large window package makes the room feel open and connected to the backyard. The ceiling fan, LED lights, LVP flooring, painted Hardie interior finishes, and dedicated HVAC system make the room feel like a finished living space rather than an enclosed patio.

The exterior patio and sliding doors allow the sunroom to support indoor-outdoor living. It can function as a sitting room, reading space, plant room, coffee area, gathering room, or casual extension of the family room.

Construction Story

This project began with the goal of adding a bright, permanent sunroom to the back of the home.

The first stage focused on preparing the site, removing existing concrete, coordinating the footprint, and building the new foundation. Once the slab, footings, and stem walls were in place, the sunroom walls and roof structure began to take shape.

The framing phase established the room’s character. Large window openings, sliding door locations, the vaulted gable end, and the roof tie-in all had to work with the existing home, chimney, brick wall, patio door, and backyard layout.

From there, Wichita Home Works coordinated roofing, flashing, siding, window and door installation, gutters, HVAC, electrical, insulation, flooring, interior finish materials, paint, and exterior concrete details.

The chimney and roof transition received special attention as part of the project. The team evaluated water-management details, coordinated brick repair, adjusted flashing and cricket planning, and continued follow-up work so the finished addition would perform properly. Those refinements are part of what makes a complex addition successful: the project is not just about creating the new room, but making sure the new work ties into the existing home correctly.

As the project moved into completion, final work included trim color matching, flashing refinements, final photos, post-construction scheduling, window sash follow-up, and later warranty support for select finish items. The project demonstrates the value of ongoing communication and follow-through on a detailed addition.

Project Coordination Highlights

Large Window-Filled Sunroom

The addition created an approximately 369-square-foot sunroom with slider windows, fixed picture windows, triangle gable windows, and two sliding glass doors.

Year-Round Comfort

The Mitsubishi 2-ton ducted mini split system gives the sunroom heating and cooling support so the room can be used beyond mild-weather seasons.

Exterior Integration

James Hardie siding, trim, soffit, fascia, coordinated roofing, gutters, and paint helped the addition blend with the existing brick home.

Patio and Backyard Connection

The two sliding glass doors, added patio, concrete steps, and backyard-facing layout make the sunroom feel connected to the outdoor space.

Roof and Chimney Detailing

The new roofline, chimney flashing, brick repair, sun tunnel relocation, and cricket coordination required careful planning where the addition met the existing home.

Finish-Stage and Warranty Follow-Through

The final stages included trim completion, flashing verification, window sash adjustment, exterior water-management refinements, siding repair planning, and follow-up support so the finished project continued to perform as intended.

The Finished Result

The finished Tamarac sunroom addition gives the homeowners a bright, comfortable, and flexible new living space.

The room now has expansive windows, sliding doors, a vaulted gable presence, durable flooring, LED lighting, a ceiling fan, dedicated heating and cooling, and a direct connection to the backyard patio.

From the outside, the sunroom adds architectural interest to the rear of the home. The siding, trim, roofline, gutters, patio, and door placements make the addition feel purposeful and complete.

The result is a year-round sunroom that improves natural light, indoor-outdoor living, backyard enjoyment, and daily comfort.

Why This Project Matters for Future Sunroom Clients

This project is a strong example for homeowners who want a sunroom that feels like part of the home.

A well-built sunroom addition involves more than windows and flooring. It requires foundation planning, roof tie-ins, siding, gutters, electrical, HVAC, insulation, doors, concrete, drainage, flashing, and finish coordination.

For homeowners near Wichita, East Wichita, Andover, Bel Aire, Eastborough, Derby, Maize, and surrounding areas, this project shows how Wichita Home Works can coordinate a sunroom addition from early design through final completion and follow-up.

Thinking About a Similar Sunroom Addition?

If you are planning a sunroom addition, rear home addition, patio enclosure, backyard living upgrade, window-filled sitting room, or year-round sunroom near Wichita, Wichita Home Works can help you think through the full project.

That includes location, foundation, roofline, window layout, door placement, HVAC, electrical, insulation, flooring, siding, gutters, patio layout, drainage, timeline expectations, and final finish details.

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

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