A Stanley homeowner wanted more than just a screened porch. Valverax converted their existing screen enclosure into a beautiful 3-season glass room using Craft-Bilt's 3" aluminum wall system, complete with single-pane tempered glass slider windows, glass knee-wall panels, and transoms. The result is a bright, usable space the homeowners are genuinely proud of.
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See how Valverax transformed a basic screened porch in Stanley into a full 3-season glass enclosure. This video walks through the scope of work, the unique wall turn solution, and the finished space that these Gaston County homeowners can enjoy nearly year-round.
This Stanley family had a screened porch they enjoyed during mild weather, but the screen system left them at the mercy of whatever the Carolina sky decided to throw at them. Spring pollen coated every surface. Summer humidity made sitting outside genuinely uncomfortable. And once the temperatures dropped in the fall, the porch became an afterthought until spring arrived again. Their goal was simple but meaningful: they wanted to use the porch close to year-round without sacrificing the connection to the outdoors they loved.
Valverax removed the existing screen system entirely and installed a Craft-Bilt 3" aluminum wall system featuring single-pane tempered glass slider windows, matching glass knee-wall panels, and transoms that run across the top of the enclosure. The tempered glass sliders open fully for ventilation on pleasant days and close up when the weather turns, keeping out rain, pollen, and insects without making the space feel closed in. The glass knee-wall and transoms maximize natural light so the room feels bright and airy from every angle.
One of the more interesting challenges on this project was a unique wall turn in the porch structure. Rather than compromising the design or blocking natural light to work around it, the Valverax team developed a custom framing solution that addressed the turn cleanly. The result maintains a consistent look throughout the enclosure and keeps the light flowing in the way the homeowners hoped for.
To make the space genuinely comfortable on the hotter end of the Carolina summer, the homeowners added a mini-split system after the enclosure was complete. That combination of tempered glass walls, a solid aluminum frame, and an efficient mini-split gives them a room they can step into on almost any day of the year.
This project shows what is possible when a homeowner has a specific goal and the contractor listens carefully. The Valverax team did not apply a one-size-fits-all approach. The unique wall turn required a thoughtful custom solution, and that kind of problem-solving is exactly what sets this project apart as an example of what a well-executed 3-season glass enclosure in Stanley, NC can look like.
"We would put our porch against anyone else's in the community. Valverax came up with a great solution and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out."
Stanley Homeowner, Gaston County NC
This project came to Valverax through a referral from a realtor neighbor who lives in the same community and who had already had Valverax complete an enclosure on their own home. That neighbor knew what Valverax could deliver and felt confident enough to recommend the company to someone they lived next door to. That kind of referral is a real measure of the quality these homeowners can expect.
A 3-season glass enclosure in Stanley, NC is built to give homeowners expanded use of their outdoor living space without the commitment or cost of a fully conditioned four-season room. Here is what makes the Craft-Bilt system used on this project stand out.
The structural backbone of the enclosure. The 3" aluminum framing is rigid, weather-resistant, and designed to hold glass panels securely over the long term. It also provides a clean, finished look that complements the home's existing architecture.
Tempered glass slider windows open wide when conditions are comfortable and close securely when rain rolls through or pollen counts are high across Gaston County. They keep the room feeling open and connected to the yard rather than boxed in.
The knee-wall and transom panels are all glass, which means light pours into the room from multiple angles throughout the day. This is what gives the 3-season room its bright, airy character, even when the sliders are fully closed.
No two porches are exactly alike. The unique wall turn on this Stanley home required a custom framing solution. Valverax worked through that challenge without sacrificing the light or the clean sight lines the homeowners were counting on.
Stanley is a growing community in Gaston County with a genuine neighborhood feel, and the homeowners here take their outdoor living spaces seriously. A porch that sits unused for six months of the year because of seasonal pollen, afternoon storms, or late-summer heat is a missed opportunity. A 3-season glass enclosure gives Stanley homeowners a way to reclaim that space and actually use it during the stretches of weather that would otherwise push them inside.
Valverax serves Stanley, the broader Gaston County area, and communities throughout the greater Charlotte region. Whether you are starting with a screened porch like this family did, or you have an open deck you want to enclose, the Valverax team can design a solution that fits your home and your lifestyle. Every project gets the same careful attention that went into this Stanley glass sunroom, including honest advice when a creative solution is needed.
These Stanley homeowners said they would put their porch against anyone else's in the community. Let Valverax help you feel the same way about yours. Contact us today for a free estimate on a 3-season glass enclosure in Stanley, NC or anywhere across Gaston County.