Chesapeake VA Four Season Sunroom | Backyard Staycation
September 23rd, 2026Andrea Picardi, Marketing Director
For these Chesapeake, Virginia homeowners, traveling is something they love to do.
But they also wanted something a little closer to home—a place where they could relax, entertain friends and family, watch the big game, enjoy the pool and feel like they were on vacation without ever packing a suitcase.
Their backyard already had the perfect setting.
What it was missing was a comfortable place to enjoy it.
Their existing deck was open, exposed to the sun and simply too hot during much of the year. There was little shade, and Virginia’s heat, humidity, rain and bugs could quickly turn an afternoon outside into an uncomfortable one.
The solution?
A beautiful Betterliving Four Season Sunroom by Betterliving Sunrooms of Hampton Roads, a division of McDrake Remodeling.
Today, the homeowners have their own personal vacation destination right in their Chesapeake backyard.
From a Hot Deck to a Year-Round Backyard Retreat
The homeowners loved their backyard and pool, but their existing deck wasn’t getting as much use as they wanted.
Without adequate shade, the deck could become uncomfortably hot during Virginia summers. Add humidity, rain and mosquitoes, and enjoying the outdoors wasn’t always as relaxing as it should be.
They wanted to create a space that would allow them to enjoy everything they loved about their backyard while providing the comfort of an indoor room.
A Four Season Sunroom was the perfect fit.
How We Did It: From Deck to Four Season Sunroom
This transformation started with the demolition of the existing deck, making way for a beautiful new Betterliving Four Season Sunroom.
From framing and installation to the finishing touches, our dedicated McDrake team brought the vision to life while keeping the jobsite clean, organized and on schedule. Our crews are professional, polite and respectful of your home—because we know a great remodeling experience is about more than the finished project.
The Result:
A comfortable, year-round backyard retreat designed to feel like a vacation at home.
Their Own Personal Vacation at Home
Because these homeowners love to travel, they knew exactly what they wanted their new space to feel like.
They wanted that vacation feeling.
A place where they could sit back, relax and enjoy the day without having to go anywhere.
The finished sunroom delivers just that.
It’s become the perfect spot for:
- Watching a football game
- Enjoying cordials with friends
- Relaxing after a backyard cookout
- Spending time with family
- Watching the kids enjoy the pool
- Taking in the backyard views
- Relaxing without the Virginia heat and humidity
Whether it’s game day with friends, a summer cookout or a quiet afternoon overlooking the pool, the sunroom has become an extension of their home—and their own personal backyard staycation destination.
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What Makes a Four Season Sunroom Different?
Unlike a traditional screened porch or open deck, a Four Season Sunroom is designed to function much more like an extension of your home’s living space.
Betterliving’s Four Season Sunrooms are designed with features such as:
- Insulated glass for year-round comfort and energy efficiency
- Thermally broken framing
- Insulated roof and wall systems
- Options for independent heating and cooling
- Customizable layouts and configurations
- Roof styles designed to complement your home’s architecture
- Large windows that maximize natural light and outdoor views
- Professional installation by authorized Betterliving dealers
- A 50-year manufacturer’s warranty on qualifying components
Why Work with McDrake Remodeling for Your Betterliving Sunroom?
Choosing a sunroom is about more than selecting a product.
It’s also about choosing the right team to bring your project to life.
Betterliving Sunrooms of Hampton Roads is a division of McDrake Remodeling, giving homeowners access to a team with extensive experience in remodeling, construction, design, project management and outdoor living.
As an authorized Betterliving dealer, McDrake offers more than Four Season Sunrooms. Our award winning team also provides Betterliving Sunrooms, Awnings and Outdoor Shade Products, allowing homeowners to explore different solutions for creating more comfortable and functional outdoor living spaces.
Working with McDrake means your project can be supported from the early planning and design stages through permitting, construction and professional installation.
Our goal is to make the process as seamless as possible while creating an outdoor living space that complements your home and fits the way your family lives.
Start Planning Your Betterliving Sunroom
Contact Betterliving Sunrooms of Hampton Roads today to schedule a consultation and start designing your own Four Season Sunroom.
