If you own a seasonal cabin or lake home in Northern Wisconsin, you know the drill each fall: dig out the ladders, haul sheets of plywood, and wrestle with plastic to seal up the windows against snow, wind, and freezing temperatures. It works, but it’s a time-consuming, back-breaking job — and it means your “closing weekend” is spent working instead of relaxing.
At Sunspace of Minocqua, we believe there’s a better way to protect your getaway. That’s why we install custom three-season sunrooms that make winterizing your property as easy as closing a door.
The Problem With Traditional Winterizing
Cabin owners across the Northwoods use plywood and plastic to winterize their places. But that approach:
- Takes hours of ladder work and heavy lifting
- Requires annual purchases of materials that don’t last
- Leaves your cabin looking boarded-up all winter
And when spring comes? You remove everything, clean up the mess, and store bulky coverings until fall rolls around again.
The Sunspace Solution
With a three-season Sunspace room, winterizing is simple. Just close your WeatherMaster windows, lock the door, and walk away knowing your cabin is sealed against the elements.
Come spring, there’s no teardown, no piles of plywood to move, and no plastic to haul off — just unlock, open the windows, and start enjoying lake season.
How It Works
Our Sunspace three-season rooms use durable vertical 4-track vinyl windows that open up to 75% for ventilation or close fully for weather protection. The aluminum framing is powder-coated to withstand snow, ice, and moisture — a must-have in Wisconsin’s changing seasons.
The result is a room that looks like it was always part of your cabin, while giving you floor-to-ceiling views of the Northwoods in comfort.
Why Cabin Owners Choose Sunspace
- Fast, Easy Winterizing – Minutes instead of hours
- No Heavy Lifting – Forget ladders, plywood, and plastic
- Weather Protection – Built for Wisconsin winters
- Effortless Spring Opening – Just unlock and enjoy
- Extended Season – Relax earlier in spring and later into fall
Winterizing Methods Compared
| Feature / Factor | Plywood & Plastic Method | Sunspace 3-Season Sunroom |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Close Up | 4–8 hours or more | 15–30 minutes |
| Physical Effort | Ladders, lifting, cutting materials | Light effort — close and lock windows |
| Seasonal Cost | Ongoing purchases of plywood & plastic | One-time investment |
| Appearance | Temporary, unattractive | Permanent, blends with your cabin’s design |
| Weather Protection | Can loosen or tear in storms | Engineered for Midwest winters |
| Spring Opening | Remove coverings, clean, store materials | Unlock, open, and enjoy |
Time & Effort Savings
| Task | Traditional Method | Sunspace 3-Season Room |
|---|---|---|
| Close-up Time (Fall) | 6 hours | 30 minutes |
| Spring Opening Time | 4 hours | 15 minutes |
| Heavy Lifting Required | Yes | No |
| Ladder Work Required | Yes | No |
Annual Time Saved: ~9–10 hours Effort Reduction: No ladders, no heavy lifting, no bulky storage
Built for Wisconsin’s Northwoods
From cabins on Lake Minocqua and Lac du Flambeau to cottages near Eagle River, Three Lakes, and Rhinelander, homeowners across Northern Wisconsin deal with long, snowy winters. Sunspace rooms are engineered to handle these conditions while giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of the Northwoods during the months you’re here.
With factory-trained installation experts and decades of experience, Sunspace of Minocqua builds sunrooms and enclosures that last for generations.
Let’s Make Your Favorite Space, Sunspace
From cabins on Lake Minocqua and Lac du Flambeau to cottages near Eagle River, Three Lakes, and Rhinelander, homeowners across Northern Wisconsin deal with long, snowy winters. Sunspace rooms are engineered to handle these conditions while giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of the Northwoods during the months you’re here.
With factory-trained installation experts and decades of experience, Sunspace of Minocqua builds sunrooms and enclosures that last for generations.
FAQs: Winterizing Cabins in Wisconsin
Q: How does a Sunspace three-season room simplify winterizing? A: It seals out snow, wind, and rain with durable WeatherMaster vinyl windows and aluminum framing — no plywood or plastic required.
Q: Can I use the space in spring and fall? A: Absolutely. Cabin owners love being able to open earlier in spring and keep their place open later in fall.
Q: How much upkeep is required? A: Very little. Occasional cleaning and a quick seal check each year are all that’s needed.
Q: Can it match the look of my existing cabin? A: Yes. Each Sunspace room is custom-designed to blend with your structure and style.