Sunrooms have become one of the most popular home additions, popping up in all sorts of homes. A sunroom can dramatically enhance the value of your home, while providing additional living space for you and your family. If you think adding a sunroom to your home is out of your price range, you might want to think again.
Though popular among nature lovers and gardeners, sunrooms are increasingly becoming in demand for those of us who love the beauty of the outdoors without the nuisance of insects and inclement weather. Many people add sunrooms to their homes to house spas or hot tubs. Imagine relaxing in your spa in the evening after a rough day at work. To top it all off, if designed and built properly a sunroom can be used all year round, even in the nastiest of weather conditions.
A perfect sunroom addition allows you to experience all of the enjoyment of the sun and benefits of being outdoors, without any of the drawbacks. An important thing to remember when dreaming up your new sunroom is design! Windows are an obvious important design element and should be considered carefully. Window glass should be of high quality for insulation purposes, as the point is to enjoy the outdoors year-round, and through the worst of weather scenarios.
You will want to research insulation and tints for your windows to help alleviate summer heat, or the chill of cooler months. Your best bet when choosing your windows would be windows specifically made for sunrooms. They are made stronger and thicker than traditional glass and are available in both single and double paned. Sunroom windows should also reduce glare, as this will bring much enjoyment having the unrestricted view of the outside.