Relax and Enjoy Your New Sunroom

Building a sunroom is one of the more exciting projects of home improvement. It is not built out of necessity, it is built for pleasure. It's like a bonus room that is there to take advantage of the sun. Even the most basic sunrooms are a place of light and warmth. Maybe a 3-season sunroom isn't as versatile as a 4-season, but you still get to roast in summer afternoons and watch the setting sun, away from the nagging mosquitoes and insect bites.

Still, sunrooms are not limited in design to 4- or 3-season. There are some other possibilities you may want to consider. Contractorkey.com can put you in touch with a local sunroom builder for a free consultation and estimate on your sunroom project.

Most sunrooms are lean-to's. They are additions to an existing structure, your home with 3 walls and the 4th wall being the opening into your home.  It is when you veer off the beaten path that you realize there is more to sunrooms than just lean-to, 4-season types. Have you ever considered solariums and conservatories?

Conservatories are like mini-greenhouses. Whereas greenhouses are almost exclusively for plants, conservatories usually have a space for humans as well. Because this is not only a place for you to relax but keep a small garden or a collection of exotic plants, maximum sunlight must be garnered. For this reason, conservatories have glass roofs. If you'd like more information or would like to request a free, no-obligation estimate on your sunroom project, visit ContractorKey.com.

A sunroom also does not have to be attached to the home. It can be a free-floating entity in the middle of your lot or tucked away from the play noise of children or neighbors. If your property has environmental advantages, like a lake, pond or a forest, consider placing your gazebo-like conservatory in view of this beautiful offering.

A solarium is also a full glass sunroom. Whereas a conservatory can be, and usually is detached from the house, a solarium is generally attached to the home. If you choose to build a solarium, carefully select the kinds of windows you will be using. There are many types of high-performance windows which can reduce harmful radiation from the sun. These energy-efficient windows can even prolong the usage of your sunroom well into those cold winter months.


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