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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Sunrooms Bring the Outdoors Inside to Your Chicago Home

Sunrooms are amazing additions to homes, giving homeowners a taste of the outdoors without the bugs, rain, and other harsh elements. Sunrooms are also called patio rooms, solariums, or enclosures. These rooms are made with glass and screen and are built on a wood or concrete foundation.
 
A sunroom can offer a good place for relaxation. We all know that enjoying the morning sunshine is what every homeowner wants. It enhances your mood and helps vent stress and frustration. The free natural sunlight and heat from the sun will replace the artificial heating needed to keep the house warm during the cold seasons. A sunroom offers a perfect place to enjoy the natural sunlight without the risk of being exposed to adverse elements, such as UV-rays.
 
Before thinking of adding a sunroom to your current home, or new home, you should note that energy efficiency is the single most important aspect to consider. Select materials that will improve your home’s energy efficiency. In case you are renovating an existing house, the first thing you want to consider improving your home’s energy efficiency - and a sunroom can be one of the solutions.
 
When you are planning to install a sunroom, you will want to make sure that it is designed to match your home’s style and look. Choose a sunroom color and plan that complements your home and that will serve many purposes, as well. Sunrooms can offer an extra space, or in other words, they can be used to add space to your home. You can enjoy being indoors, but still enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Depending on how you made your decision, you can enjoy using your sunroom during three seasons, or four seasons (all year round).  Also, this helps to increase the value of your home. People want to purchase properties with sunrooms because they love them. And they are always ready to pay an additional fee for a home that features one. 
 
It is vitally important to understand how the different materials used to make sunrooms work. For example, vinyl sunrooms are typically less expensive than wood sunrooms, and they need little maintenance. Vinyl is strong, durable, and more energy efficient than aluminum. If you want a well-insulated sunroom, choose either a double or triple pane glass window for the new room.
 
When shopping for a sunroom, focus on getting the best materials you can afford.  You may want to seek advice from building contractors or visit a sunroom sales area to learn more about them so that you can make an informed decision.

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