Sunroom or Enclosure?

When selecting your sunroom or enclosure, the first choice you need to make is what exactly you plan to use the room for. Is this something you will be using all year round? Is it just extra play space for the kids? What about a sitting area for family parties? Or do you plan on using this daily as an addition to your home?

Asking questions like these will help you decide what size you would like the space to be. You could either choose a smaller sunroom such as a patio enclosure or something larger like a conservatory. If you plan on using your sunroom year round, you will be able to select multiple season sunrooms that include climate control within the room. A screened in porch for example, will often not have climate control and it should typically just be used in the spring and summer months.

Should you choose something larger like a conservatory or a sunroom that includes multiple windows, it is extremely important to select the best windows for the room. Because these rooms are often heavily composed of windows, be sure to select the most energy efficient windows possible. Just as you would look for in regular windows, check for the Energy Star rating. The lower the U-Factor the better the window! Energy efficient windows will help better insulate your sun room, cutting heating and cooling costs. Also, consider the glazes that are used with the windows. Double or Triple glazed windows are the best insulators. The materials used in composing the windows will help them better insulate the room.