Patio Enclosures history

In the 1960’s, patio enclosures were advertised to single families living in suburban homes built after World War II. These enclosures were so popular that a market developed for better designs, quality, and engineering.

Lightweight and strong, Craft-Bilt’s panels were sold to home improvement companies under the trademark "PanelCraft®" beginning in 1962.

Patio Enclosures® brand sunrooms, solariums and screen rooms have been trusted by homeowners since 1966 and are renowned for their exceptional quality.

Since our founding more than 40 years ago, TEMO has grown to become the largest sunroom manufacturer in the United States. It all started back in 1967, when TEMO Sunroom’s founder and CEO, Giovanni (Nino) Vitale, came to America from Italy at the age of 22 with visions of achieving the American dream.

Once these enclosures began to rise in popularity, along with the success of the skirting business, Nino started TEMO Incorporated in 1971.

By 1972, faster installation was required to keep pace with sales.

TEMO expanded its sunroom operations to include other residential communities by 1975.

By 1978, TEMO had grown so much that it was relocated to its current headquarters in Clinton Township, Michigan.

In 1981 TEMO eliminated its aluminum skirting product line to become a sunroom-only manufacturer. “Do one thing and do it well,” Nino Vitale directed.

In 1986, Craft–Bilt designed a complete sliding glass wall system and, along with their existing roof system, introduced Betterliving® patio rooms.