Covered Porches & Sunrooms

These structures provide essential shade and shelter from the rain while maintaining a deep connection to the outdoors. We often incorporate vaulted ceilings with tongue-and-groove wood finishes and integrated recessed lighting.

Designed with high-performance glass and full climate control integration, these rooms offer a sanctuary to enjoy the winter snow or summer greenery in total comfort.

For those who love the mountain air but prefer to avoid insects, our screened rooms utilize fine-mesh, durable screening and can be outfitted with motorized phantom screens for ultimate flexibility.

Enhance your home’s curb appeal and neighborhood presence with a grand entry porch featuring custom columns, stone masonry, and artisan-crafted railings.

Utilizing our background in low-voltage and smart home systems, we can equip your porch or sunroom with hidden audio systems, outdoor-rated television mounts, and infrared heating elements to extend your use into the cooler months.

Integration and Excellence

As an Unlimited Building Contractor with over 30 years of experience, Herrington Homes handles the technical complexities that standard porch builders might overlook. Adding a heavy roof structure or a glass-heavy sunroom requires precise engineering to ensure the existing home remains structurally sound.

Our design-build approach covers every logistical detail:

We evaluate the sun’s path across your property to determine the best placement for windows and roof overhangs, maximizing natural light while minimizing glare.

We seamlessly extend your home’s HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems into the new space, ensuring it feels as comfortable as your living room.

We assist in selecting flooring, stone accents, and finishes that harmonize with your current Interior Design and your Modern Outdoor Living Spaces.

We manage all permitting through Buncombe or Henderson County and ensure your design adheres to the strict architectural standards of local luxury HOAs.

FAQ's

A covered porch is typically an open-air structure with a permanent roof, offering protection from rain and sun while remaining exposed to the outside temperature. A sunroom is a fully enclosed space with glass walls that is integrated into the home’s heating and cooling system, making it a four-season room.

It depends on the original construction of the deck. Sunrooms are significantly heavier than open decks and require a foundation that can support the weight of the glass and roof. We perform a structural evaluation to determine if your current deck can be reinforced or if a new foundation is required.

We use high-performance, insulated glass with Low-E coatings to minimize heat transfer. Additionally, we often install dedicated mini-split HVAC systems or extend the main home's ductwork to ensure the room remains comfortable in both January and July.

Yes. In Arden and the surrounding areas, any structural addition that includes a roof or changes the footprint of the home requires a building permit. Herrington Homes manages the entire application and inspection process on your behalf.