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A sunroom could be a great way to extend your house without actually building on a whole new room - - which can be very expensive. The sunroom alternative could give you additional living space at a fraction of the cost.

Sunrooms started as a way to keep sunlight and bugs off a back patio or porch. With modern technology, they've become large comfortable rooms with thermal windows, insulation, and contemporary roofs and floors.

Why not just add a complete additional family room? Cost and purpose is the short answer. Adding to your foundation, putting up studs, drywall, a few windows and doors, and a matching roof to your home can be a considerable cost. Also, you may not need the amount of space for what you need in the room. The purpose of a sunroom can be to simply enclose patio furniture. You could also want to enclose your hot tub and you certainly don't need a home addition for that. Sunrooms can be used as a conversation room or family room, as an exercise room, or as a dining space.

What are the advantages of a sunroom? A sunroom can give you the best of both worlds - you can be practically outdoors, with open screened-in windows all around, but you'll be protected from the weather and sunlight. And it's a great way to be outside without having to be bugged by pesky flies and mosquitoes. A sunroom can also let you stay outside longer by giving you access to the back patio and still offering insulation qualities of a standard room in your house. Not only is it less expensive than a home addition project, a sunroom can be installed in much less time and without throwing you out of the house during construction.

What kind of sunroom can I have? The variety of sunroom options is limitless. You can get any size of room you need. You can have a custom built room or you can purchase a kit. Some you can install yourself and other require an installation expert. You can get your choice of the type of windows and doors, and even skylights, that you would like. You can get a flat roof or a cathedral ceiling installed. Depending on your climate, you can choose the R-value of your windows to make sure you don't get too hot or too cold during any season. Ceiling fans are a great option to add, as well.

A sunroom can be a great addition to any house, especially if you have severe seasonal changes or even problems with pesky bugs. And, it can be a great way to improve your home value. It can be an excellent investment. Make sure you get a good sunroom with the longest and strongest warranty available - don't trust any company that will not stand behind it's product.

If you need to find a local sunroom company, you can post your project with Construction Deal. Let our network of sunroom companies bid on your request instead of trying to call them on your own. You can choose how many sunroom companies you would like to contact you. And, make sure yo uget multiple bids - the more bids you have and more options you can review means that you'll be able to save money.

Labels: Home Additions, Sunrooms