A second-story open porch in Whitehaven became a fully enclosed four-season room the whole family uses year-round, thanks to Schildr Compact Motorized double-pane insulated argon-filled glass windows installed by the Valverax team.
This Whitehaven homeowner had a second-story porch that was fully open, framed only by wood railings and pickets with no protection from the elements. The family wanted to enjoy the elevated views of their Charlotte neighborhood without surrendering to the summer heat, spring pollen season, or the steady afternoon rain showers that roll through Mecklenburg County almost every week from May through September.
The homeowner had already prepared the wall openings, making the space ready for a custom enclosure solution. Valverax stepped in and installed Schildr Compact Motorized double-pane insulated argon-filled glass windows across the open bays. These panels slide up and down with the press of a button on a remote or through a smartphone app, giving the family total control over airflow without ever having to leave their seat.
Because this was a second-story installation, the job required careful planning and extra manpower to get the wide, heavy units safely up to the balcony level. The team also programmed each panel to stop at the 36-inch fall barrier height required for elevated decks, keeping the space safe for the family's young daughter without the need for extra railing.
One of the most immediate wins the homeowners noticed was how the double-pane insulated glass panels block out Charlotte's notorious spring pollen. Before the enclosure, washing down a second-floor balcony was a real challenge. Now, the family simply closes the panels and the pollen stays outside. Rain stays out too, meaning the room is usable on stormy days when the rest of the outdoor space is off limits.
The result is a bright, airy four-season room in Whitehaven that feels connected to the outdoors while offering genuine protection from weather. Their daughter plays there daily, the family watches movies together in the space, and guests enjoy the elevated views of the surrounding Charlotte streetscape. What started as an unfinished porch opening is now one of the most-used rooms in the home.
Not every porch enclosure project is a ground-level job. This Whitehaven installation required the Valverax crew to transport wide, heavy insulated glass panels up to a second-floor balcony. The team planned the lift carefully and executed it cleanly, with zero damage to the finished framing the homeowner had already prepared. If you have an elevated porch in Charlotte or anywhere across Mecklenburg County, this project proves it can be done right.
The Schildr Compact Motorized system lets you open or close every panel at once from a single remote or from your phone. The homeowners love being able to get fresh air from the ground floor without walking upstairs to manually operate each window. During Charlotte's cooler evenings, they pop open all the panels at once and let the breeze in. When afternoon storms roll through Mecklenburg County, they close everything up from the couch in seconds.
These double-pane insulated argon-filled glass windows are purpose-built for homeowners who want year-round energy efficiency, comfort, and weather protection without sacrificing the open feel of an outdoor space. Here is what this system brought to this Whitehaven 4-season enclosure.
Watch our full video tour of this 4-season enclosure in Whitehaven, Charlotte NC. The homeowner shares exactly what life is like in the space now compared to before, and you can see the motorized insulated glass panels in action.
This project in Whitehaven is a great example of what a four-season room can do for a family. If any of the following sound familiar, Valverax can help.
Open porches in Charlotte sit empty for months at a time because of heat, humidity, pollen, or rain. A 4-season enclosure using motorized double-pane insulated glass panels gives you a room that is genuinely usable from January through December without the cost or complexity of a fully conditioned addition.
The Whitehaven family specifically wanted a space where they could take in the views and fresh air without dealing with summer heat and Mecklenburg County's relentless pollen seasons. The insulated glass panels accomplish exactly that. Closed panels keep the weather out. Open panels let the breeze in. The views remain clear either way.
"Jerry and his team were great to work with. We had a system installed that we are absolutely thrilled with. I would absolutely use them again for any other project we decide to do."
Valverax serves homeowners across Charlotte and Mecklenburg County with professional 4-season enclosure installations. Get your free estimate today and find out what motorized double-pane insulated glass windows can do for your home.