Project Case Study • Belmont, NC • Gaston County
A single wall of screening and a basic screen door gave this Belmont homeowner almost no protection from the elements. Valverax replaced the entire wall with a CraftBilt 4-track vinyl-film enclosure system, giving the family a true three-season outdoor living space they can enjoy through spring pollen season, summer showers, and well into the cooler fall months.
This Belmont, NC homeowner takes genuine pride in their backyard. The lawn is well maintained and the outdoor space is clearly a place they want to spend time in. The problem was that a single wall of standard screening and one basic screen door made the porch nearly unusable for much of the year.
Anyone who has spent a spring afternoon in Gaston County knows what the pollen situation looks like. A fine yellow-green layer settles on every surface within hours of a calm morning, and a screen does nothing to stop it. Wind-driven rain came right through the opening. Bugs found their way in easily. The family wanted to sit outside comfortably from early spring through late fall without fighting the elements every time they stepped out the door.
The homeowner's goal was clear: protect the space from bugs, pollen, and rain while preserving the open, airy feel of an outdoor room. They wanted to leave their porch furniture in place year-round and stop dragging cushions inside every time the weather turned.
Valverax installed a complete 2-inch aluminum wall system in the Earthstone color, a warm neutral tone that blends naturally with the home's exterior. The framing uses heavy-duty aluminum extrusions, including H-channel, U-channel, floor channel, and male and female frame members, all finished to match in Earthstone.
The enclosure features four CraftBilt 4-track stacking vinyl-film windows along with one additional stacking vinyl-film unit and a fixed transom panel above the door opening. Each stacking window holds four panels of flexible clear vinyl film. The panels slide and stack in their tracks, so the homeowner can open the space wide on a beautiful day or close it completely when rain or pollen is heavy. The vinyl-film panels keep out wind, rain, bugs, and airborne pollen while maintaining a clear, unobstructed view of the yard they work so hard to maintain.
Entry is handled by a custom 36 x 80 inch out-swing door in Earthstone with a left-hand hinge. The door is fitted with a stacking vinyl-film window panel, so it matches the surrounding wall seamlessly. This type of vinyl-film flexible-glazed system is now offered by Valverax as the Sunleaf™ system.
Full perimeter framing in Earthstone finish, including H-channel, U-channel, floor channel, and male and female frame extrusions for a rigid, weather-tight wall structure.
Four CraftBilt stacking units with clear vinyl-film panels in fiberglass screen track configurations. Panels stack open for full ventilation and close completely for weather and pollen protection.
A 36 x 80 inch standard swing door in Earthstone with a left-hand hinge and out-swing operation. The door includes an embedded stacking vinyl-film window panel to match the wall system.
A 36 x 13.69 inch fixed transom lite above the door opening, filling the full wall height and keeping the system consistent from floor to ceiling.
Watch a walkthrough of the completed 3-season vinyl-film porch enclosure at this Belmont, NC property. The video shows the finished Earthstone framing, stacking vinyl-film windows, and custom swing door up close.
"We had CraftBilt 4 Track vinyl window and screen porch enclosure installed to make our porch a three season room. The installer was professional and meticulous, went above and beyond and he gets 5 stars , so does the sales rep Andrew. I only give 4 stars overall because the doorknob was very cheap with no options to match the frame color. We are thrilled with this upgrade and look forward to not dragging in our furniture over the winter and being able to keep the pollen at bay so that we can actually sit on the porch in the spring. Thank you Valverax!"
Homeowner in Belmont, Belmont
Verified Review • 4 out of 5 stars • July 27, 2026
Valverax serves homeowners across Gaston County, including Belmont and surrounding communities in both North and South Carolina. Our crews specialize in vinyl-film porch enclosures, screened room upgrades, and sunroom additions for existing porches. We work directly with CraftBilt materials and handle the full installation from framing to final trim, so there is no subcontracting and no disconnected teams showing up at your home.
Every enclosure we install is measured and built to fit the existing structure. There are no off-the-shelf kits and no gaps left in corners. If you have a porch in Belmont or anywhere in Gaston County that you wish you could use more of the year, we would like to show you what is possible.
Get a free on-site estimate from Valverax and find out how a 3-season vinyl-film enclosure can transform the way you use your outdoor space.