Planning A Sunroom

There are quit a few details to consider when choosing you sunroom.
1.   Where is the best location to add the sunroom and attach it to you house?
2.   Will your sunroom come from an architect’s plan and a builder or will you purchase the kit? Will this be a do it yourself project?
3.   Is this sunroom or solarium actually add value of your house? Sunrooms that are not in harmony with the homes architectural style can actually be a liability to the overall value of your house when you decide to sell. So choosing the correct style is very important in your decision.
4.   Do you want the sunroom or solarium to be full glass walls or just knee walls with insulation and electrical outlets?
5.   Will the roof of the room be a full glass roof, a partial glass roof or a sky light?
6.   Will you be installing ceiling fans and/or vents?
7.   Do you want windows that open for fresh air and hot summers? Will you have screens installed for these applications?
8.   Is security an issue?
9.   Will you be using the room all year long?
10. Will you install French doors or sliders?
11. And finally, what are your budget constraints?

Sunrooms are a great addition to any house, they combine the comfort of the indoors with an uplifting energy of natural light. There are several options when it comes to a sunroom. First, whether or not you want a custom-designed room, or one purchased as a complete kit. Once you’ve made the decision, you will have many more to make. Because sunrooms require plenty of planning. Before you make any serious decisions, it’s important for you to consider how you’ll use the room. You may want to add a sun room to your living room or kitchen. Either way, the construction requirements will differ depending on the exact use you are intending on.

Find the best location for your room

Once you decide on the use of your sunroom, you will need to figure out the best location for it. You’ll want to orient your sunroom so that it receives the best sun light. The main windows in the room should face to the south. It will help to track how the sun moves across your home.

Your next step in your planning, should be the roof and room sides. Generally, sunrooms consist of a glass roof and glass sides. Often, special circumstances dictate exactly how the roof and walls will be constructed. For example, if your sunroom is exposed to extreme amounts of sunlight, you may benefit from having a partial overhead glass roof or by having just the sunroom walls made of glass. Partial overhead glass roofs also come in handy when the top of your sunroom experiences having snowfall. The walls of your sunroom can either be full glass or if you want your sunroom to have a more enclosed, roomy feeling, you might consider a knee wall. A knee wall is just a short wall about knee height. It provides a more structured feeling and can also be used to run electric lines.