subject: Sunroom Or Patio Room, You Be The Judge [print this page] A sunroom is an addition to a home that is typically built on the backside of a home or the side. It is used to enjoy the outdoors while being indoors and not being exposed to the elements of sun, rain or cold. Sunrooms are also commonly referred to as patio rooms. While there may be design differences between different types of rooms, they both become the new outdoor room that everyone loves.
The sunroom can be created out of brick, wood, glass or any other element. Walls of glass, sliding windows, skylights are what the rooms are mostly made of to bring in direct sunlight. The ceilings can be curved and made of the same panel that hits the floor. Modern patio rooms have flat or gabled roofs and fully insulated walls & ceilings
The popularity of the sunroom evolved from screened in porches and pool cabanas. Homeowners liked the idea of having a room that was both inside and out. Having it attached to the home and part of the home became popular in the last 20 years. These rooms are great for entertaining as well as just relaxing at home.
Most people spend more time in their patio room than they do in other rooms in the home. With today's new insulated walls, these rooms are popular all year long. In some states where winter can be severe and residents get cabin fever from being inside for so many months, the sun room alleviates this by giving them the outside sunlight without the cold. Sitting in the sunroom for a couple of hours per day can combat seasonal depression and make any winter a little brighter. In areas like the San Francisco Bay Area, sunrooms and patio rooms become year round living spaces.
New patio rooms provide insulation equal to or better than typical home insulation. Fully insulated walls with 4" thick panels, high efficiency double pane windows and doors, are typical of today's rooms. Features like this make it possible to enjoy the room all year long. A qualified general contractor that specializes in patio rooms and room additions can assist you in all phases of plans, permits, and construction.
To build a great patio room, all you need is a little room around your home and a floor plan. A local contractor specializing in patio rooms and sunrooms can help you with all the details. Building an additional room need not break the bank if you plan properly. Sunrooms and patio rooms are a much better value and cost less than a full standard house addition. Design a room that fits your budget and fits your home. It doesn't have to be big. In fact a small room that is a sun room can appear larger than a bigger room inside your home because of all the windows. Small rooms can be charming and cozy and provide just the right amount of that view that you seek. Adding a fireplace or Jacuzzi can add to the appeal of the sun room and make it the most favorite room ever.
