WHAT IS A SUNROOM? A sunroom is different from a full addition. It can take many forms, but at the core a sunroom is a bridge between the indoor space and the outdoor space. Sunrooms can be insulated and equipped with electricity, but they don’t have to be. The trademark characteristic of a sunroom is copious amounts of windows—up to 80%! Advantages of a Sunroom There are many advantages of a sunroom. If you’ve been dreaming of one, you’re probably familiar with some of them. • Protection from the Elements Whether the weather is windy and rainy, or hot and sunny, a sunroom offers you protection. It’s a space that’s not quite exposed enough for a sunburn or rain on your face, but where you can watch the water drip off the house or the morning mist rise on the horizon. It also shields you from bees, mosquitos, and other flying, biting insects that might ‘bug’ you. • Extended Seasons A sunroom allows you to not quite be outdoors many weeks more than a standard patio or porch. Depending on the type of sunroom you decide on, you can even enjoy the space year round. • Additional Living Space Even if it’s seasonal, a sunroom gives your family a bit of extra room to roam at home. You can use it for entertaining or make it into a workspace. A sunroom can also serve as a studio, playroom or lounge. • Connection with Nature The openness and visibility provided by your sunroom means you can watch the wildlife, sunrise or sunset, and trees swaying in the breeze. With screened windows that open, you can hear the birds chirping in the morning and take in the hoots of owls in the evening.
Make 2023 the Year You Get Your Sunroom Enjoying your morning coffee or evening cocktail on the deck is one of the many joys of summer. Depending on where you live, this pleasure might extend a bit into the fall or start in the spring. In most areas though, there are limited days on the calendar where you can embrace your outdoor space. Adding a sunroom allows you to change all that by providing protection from the elements three or four seasons of the year. With a plan, a budget, and a schedule, 2023 can be the year to finally make it happen.
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