Glen Waverley, Melbourne VIC · Custom aluminium sunroom · 5.8m × 3.2m
This Glen Waverley project turns an exposed backyard patio into a more protected space connected to the existing brick home. The 5.8m × 3.2m sunroom combines a solid polycarbonate (PC) roof, black aluminium framing, 5+20A+5 double-glazed Low-E toughened glass doors and windows, and heavy-duty metal mesh insect screens.
Project Background
The original concrete patio was open to rain, wind and leaves. The homeowner wanted to make better use of the space without losing daylight, garden views or convenient access from the house. The narrow backyard layout called for careful positioning of the frame, openings and roof connection.
Client Requirements
- Create a sheltered area for everyday dining, plants and family use.
- Retain natural light and a visual connection to the garden.
- Allow convenient access and adjustable ventilation.
- Fit the enclosure to the available backyard space and complement the home’s existing colours.
Materials and Dimensions
| Location | Glen Waverley, Melbourne, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Overall dimensions | 5.8m × 3.2m |
| Nominal footprint | 18.56m², calculated from the overall dimensions; internal usable area depends on framing and layout |
| Frame | Black aluminium framing |
| Roof | Solid polycarbonate (PC) roofing panels |
| Door and window glazing | 5+20A+5 double-glazed Low-E toughened glass: two 5mm glass panes separated by a 20mm sealed cavity |
| Openings | Sliding glass doors, fixed glass panels and opening awning windows |
| Window screens | Heavy-duty metal mesh insect screens |
Our Solution: A Light-Filled Enclosure with Practical Ventilation
Solid PC roofing: daylight with a lighter roof material
The roof uses solid polycarbonate panels rather than glass. Solid PC combines light transmission with high impact resistance and lower weight than glass of the same thickness. For this backyard enclosure, it provides overhead weather cover while allowing daylight into the space. Roof tint, shading and ventilation still matter when planning summer comfort.
Low-E double glazing: reducing heat transfer through the doors and windows
The 5+20A+5 configuration means a 5mm glass pane, a 20mm sealed cavity and a second 5mm glass pane. The cavity and Low-E coating help limit heat transfer compared with ordinary uncoated single glazing. This supports more comfortable use of the enclosure while preserving clear garden views.
Toughening increases the glass’s strength compared with ordinary annealed glass. Actual room comfort depends on the complete design, including the roof, frame, seals, sun exposure, shading and ventilation. The glazing specification alone does not establish a room temperature or an acoustic rating.
Metal mesh insect screens: fresh air with fewer insects
Heavy-duty metal mesh screens allow air to pass through open screened windows while helping keep flies and mosquitoes outside. The robust mesh suits regular household use, and the opening windows give the owner a way to release warm air when conditions allow. Screens remain useful only when fitted and closed correctly; they do not replace the need to manage doors and other openings.
A layout shaped around the existing home
The dark frame complements the existing window colours and fence line. Sliding doors provide access without a swinging door taking up walking space, while fixed glazing maintains views. The design considered roof fall, drainage direction, the wall connection, frame spans and the positions of opening windows.
Completed Result
The completed enclosure gives the household a more protected backyard space while retaining daylight and garden access. The 18.56m² nominal footprint offers room to plan dining, plants or other everyday uses around the door openings. PC roofing, Low-E glazed doors and windows, and screened ventilation each serve a different purpose within the same compact design.
Questions About This Sunroom
How large is this Glen Waverley sunroom?
The overall dimensions are 5.8m × 3.2m, giving a nominal footprint of 18.56m².
Is the roof glass or polycarbonate?
The roof is solid PC polycarbonate. The doors and windows use double-glazed Low-E toughened glass; these are separate parts of the enclosure.
What does 5+20A+5 glazing mean?
It describes two 5mm glass panes with a 20mm sealed cavity between them. This project’s door and window glazing also has a Low-E coating and toughened glass.
What are the window screens for?
The metal mesh insect screens help keep insects out while allowing ventilation through the screened openings. No certified security or forced-entry rating is specified for this case.
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