Homeowners who want to add space to their home without a major renovation are adding a sunroom. Most homeowners use their sunrooms to enjoy their yards without enduring pesky insects, unwavering heat and noisy neighbors. If you’re considering adding a sunroom to your house, we’ve compiled a list of essential factors before finalizing your plans.
Sunroom Factors
Choose the Space
Although sunrooms usually aren’t large, you’ll need some space in your yard for the sunroom addition. Building a sunroom will reduce the available space in your yard. Therefore, take a quick walk around your yard with a measuring tape and an assistant to see how much space you can spare for your new room.
Ideally, you want your sunroom to be in the sun for as many hours as possible. When selecting the spot for your sunroom, ensure it won’t be overshadowed by tall trees, mainly if the trees belong to a neighbor.
Weigh Your Privacy Needs
Although you can put up blinds and curtains in your sunroom to protect your privacy, blocking off your view defeats the purpose of a sunroom. If you’re not comfortable with being visible to nearby neighbors while using your sunroom, make sure that the location of your sunroom offers you enough distance so that you’ll feel comfortable using it.
Sunroom Uses
When thinking about building a sunroom, consider ways to encourage your family to use the new addition. If you and your family frequently spend time together or dine in the backyard, a sunroom can give you some benefits of being outside without the hassles of insects and wind. Everyone knows Florida weather can change within minutes.
Invest in some comfortable seating and extra lighting to encourage the readers in your family to take their reading to the sunroom instead of the living room. Placing a ping pong table or another fun piece of equipment in the room can also invite your family to spend time in the new room. Depending on how large you want your sunroom, include a dining area so you and your family can occasionally enjoy your meals while basking in the sunsets of the day.
Budget for a Professional Sunroom Installation
Although it is possible to build your own sunroom, it requires a lot of work, including gathering your own materials and obtaining permits. The costs of hiring a professional team of installers far outweigh the benefit of saving a few bucks. Dulando follows all state and local building codes to ensure your sunroom that will last for years.
At Dulando Screen & Awning, we have the experience of building a sunroom that your family will enjoy throughout the year. Contact us today at 407-862-6060 to see what we can do for your Florida home.
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