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Mr-Glass Construction in Sunnyvale, CA | Rowan Construction Group Santa Clara
We provide independent Mr-Glass service across Sunnyvale for sunrooms, patio enclosures, and screen systems, with pricing written before work starts and every job documented with photos. What sets our Sunnyvale work apart is fluency in the city’s Title 24 energy compliance and ADU-by-right rules, which layer extra glazing and insulation requirements onto every Mr-Glass enclosure we install. Call (669) 259-1843 to schedule your free estimate.
Rowan Construction Group Santa Clara is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Mr-Glass. We are an independent contractor that has worked on hundreds of Mr-Glass systems across Silicon Valley, and our expertise comes from field hours with the product line, not from any manufacturer partnership.
Why Sunnyvale Residents Choose Us for Mr-Glass Service
Grant Rowan grew up watching older homes in Beverly Hills get carved up and rebuilt badly, which left him with a clear standard for what careful work actually looks like. He trained in construction technology at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, learning to read structural drawings and calculate load paths, then spent years understanding why shortcuts in framing show up as cracks five winters later. For the past several years, Grant and our crew have worked steadily across Santa Clara County, including residential projects near the Caltrain corridor, building a client list that runs mostly on referrals and repeat calls.
That background matters for Sunnyvale specifically. The city’s housing stock is dominated by 1950s-1970s ranch homes on slab or shallow perimeter foundations, many lacking modern seismic bracing. These homes settle. Their foundations shift. And when a Mr-Glass track system is mounted to a slab that has moved even a quarter-inch, the rollers bind, the panels stick, and the seals fail. We have seen this enough times to diagnose it quickly and fix it properly, not just lubricate the track and hope.
We source OEM-equivalent Mr-Glass parts whenever available. For discontinued components, we use high-grade aftermarket alternatives that meet or exceed original specs. Every quote is flat, written, and delivered before any work begins, per Clause 1 of The Haven Standard. No exceptions.
Our signature phrase around here: “Measure twice, document once, and never assume the last contractor left things square.”
Common Mr-Glass Construction Problems We Solve in Sunnyvale

- Corrosion and pitting on aluminum frames and steel fasteners. Sunnyvale’s marine-influenced climate carries salt-laden moisture inland, especially during winter when the marine layer sits low. We see frame oxidation concentrated on south- and west-facing exposures where condensation lingers. Left unchecked, this compromises structural integrity.
- Track misalignment and roller failure from foundation settlement. The post-war ranch homes that dominate Sunnyvale often rest on slabs without adequate reinforcement. Seasonal soil expansion and contraction on the valley’s alluvial floor push tracks out of plumb. We re-level the base, replace the hardware, and address the root cause rather than chasing symptoms.
- Seal and gasket degradation leading to water intrusion. Sunnyvale’s winter wet season runs November through March, and the Bay’s persistent marine layer keeps soil moisture high. Gaskets that might last five years in a drier climate often fail in three here, especially where vapor intrusion barriers create additional humidity at the slab edge.
- Panel fogging and condensation from inadequate ventilation. Many Sunnyvale homeowners add Mr-Glass sunrooms to poorly insulated post-war homes with original single-pane windows. The temperature differential between the sunroom and the main structure creates condensation that fogs panels and breeds mold. We design ventilation solutions into every enclosure.
- Title 24 compliance gaps in existing installations. Sunnyvale enforces California’s energy code more stringently than some neighboring jurisdictions. Older Mr-Glass enclosures often lack the required U-factor and SHGC ratings for glazing. We assess whether retrofit or replacement is the more cost-effective path to compliance.
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Sunnyvale sits at the dead center of Silicon Valley’s teardown-rebuild cycle. Lots routinely appraise above $1.5 million at land value alone, making full demolition and custom new construction on 1950s-60s ranch-home lots far more common here than anywhere twenty miles away. Every contractor working in Sunnyvale must be fluent in the city’s specific plan-check process, Title 24 energy compliance, and ADU-by-right permitting rules. Demand for ADUs has made Sunnyvale one of the highest-volume ADU jurisdictions in California.
This regulatory environment shapes Mr-Glass work in ways that surprise homeowners. Any Mr-Glass sunroom or patio enclosure added to a Sunnyvale home must meet specific glazing and insulation requirements that often force upgrades beyond the kit itself. The city’s Title 24 compliance layer is more stringent here than in neighboring Mountain View or Cupertino. We design every enclosure with these requirements in mind from the start, so the project passes inspection without the expensive mid-job change orders that blow budgets.
Then there is the soil. Decades of semiconductor and defense manufacturing left multiple EPA Superfund plumes beneath Sunnyvale neighborhoods, particularly around the Middlefield-Ellis-Whisman corridor. Excavation and grading crews must account for soil vapor intrusion protocols, restricted disposal of contaminated spoils, and city-required vapor barriers on new slabs. A contractor who has only worked in Cupertino or Mountain View can be blindsided by these requirements. We are not. In the Lakewood Village neighborhood, we recently rebuilt a Mr-Glass Sunroom Series enclosure on a 1962 ranch home where the original aluminum track had corroded and settled, causing panels to stick and leak. After re-leveling the base and replacing the rollers and seals with OEM-spec parts, we installed a new vapor barrier beneath the slab to address soil gas concerns common in that area. The homeowners now have a fully functional, weather-tight sunroom that passed final inspection without any Title 24 complications.
Mr-Glass Models & Products We Service in Sunnyvale

We work across the full Mr-Glass product line: the Mr-Glass Sunroom Series in standard and custom configurations; Mr-Glass Patio Enclosure Kits for solarium and screen-room styles; Mr-Glass Screen & Panel Systems with track-mounted and fixed panels; and Mr-Glass Replacement Panels & Doors in sliding and swing styles.
Our parts inventory is stocked for fast Sunnyvale turnaround on common failure items: rollers, track sections, seals, and gaskets for the most frequently installed configurations. For discontinued or hard-to-find components, we fabricate or source high-grade aftermarket alternatives that meet or exceed original specs. We give honest repair-or-replace assessments. If the frame is sound and damage is limited to panels or hardware, repair is often cost-effective. If structural corrosion or widespread track failure exists, replacement is the better long-term investment.
We also emphasize Kitchen Remodeling in Sunnyvale, ADU Construction, Home Addition, and Garage Conversion services for Sunnyvale homeowners looking to expand living space with Mr-Glass enclosures integrated into larger projects.
Mr-Glass Service Pricing in Sunnyvale
| Service | Typical Range in Sunnyvale |
|---|---|
| Mr-Glass Sunroom Kit Installation (typical ADU/sunroom) | $90,000-$220,000 |
| Mr-Glass Patio Enclosure Kit Installation | $45,000-$130,000 |
| Mr-Glass Screen & Panel System Upgrade | $30,000-$80,000 |
These ranges reflect Sunnyvale’s specific conditions: Title 24 upgrades beyond the base kit, vapor barrier requirements on certain lots, and the tighter logistics of working on 6,000-7,500 square foot infill lots. Every estimate we deliver is a flat written price with a written scope and warranty, not a starting point. No work proceeds on any change until the change order is signed, which is the discipline that has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed cost across 4,000-plus jobs since 2007.
Call (669) 259-1843 for your free estimate. We will review your specific Mr-Glass system, assess local site conditions, and deliver a written quote you can compare line by line.
Serving Sunnyvale, CA - Our Local Coverage Area

We’re based in the Sunnyvale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Mr-Glass Construction in Sunnyvale
No, not if the enclosure creates conditioned living space. Sunnyvale’s ADU-by-right rules mean that any habitable addition, including a sunroom with heating and cooling, typically requires ADU permitting and must meet Title 24 energy standards. We design every project with compliance in mind from the start to avoid mid-job surprises. For Bathroom Remodeling - Sunnyvale or sunroom projects, call (669) 259-1843 to discuss your specific situation.
On properties near known contamination plumes, particularly around the Middlefield-Ellis-Whisman corridor, the city may require a vapor barrier beneath any new slab or foundation modification. This adds cost and scheduling complexity but is non-negotiable for permit approval. We account for this in our initial site assessment and written quote.
Standard Mr-Glass panels often do not meet Sunnyvale’s specific Title 24 glazing requirements on their own. We typically specify upgraded low-E, argon-filled units with the proper U-factor and SHGC ratings to pass inspection. This upgrade is built into our written quote, not added later.
Repair is often viable if the aluminum frame is structurally sound and the issue is limited to seals, rollers, or track sections. We replace those with OEM-equivalent parts. If the frame shows widespread corrosion or the foundation has settled enough to distort the structure, replacement is the better long-term investment. We will show you the condition with our documented photo record and give an honest assessment. Call (669) 259-1843 to schedule an evaluation.
Most Mr-Glass patio enclosures take four to six weeks from permit approval to final inspection, but we avoid scheduling foundation and framing work during the peak wet season from November through March. Soil compaction testing frequently fails in early spring on Sunnyvale’s alluvial valley floor, so we build realistic weather contingencies into every schedule. Call (669) 259-1843 to discuss timing for your project.
Service Areas Near Sunnyvale

We serve Sunnyvale and surrounding communities throughout Santa Clara County. Our crew regularly handles Mr-Glass service in Cupertino for homeowners near the De Anza corridor, and Mr-Glass service in Santa Clara including residential projects near the Caltrain station. We also work in Campbell, Mountain View, and Los Altos.
For full Mr-Glass sales & service information across our entire service area, including all model lines and parts availability, see our main brand page.
Book Your Mr-Glass Service in Sunnyvale Today
Call (669) 259-1843 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers 24/7. We will deliver a written price before any work starts, document every visit with photos, and back the result with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. For Sunnyvale homeowners adding space to high-value lots, the quote needs to be right the first time. We make sure it is.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group Santa Clara, serving Sunnyvale since 2007.






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