The many benefits sunrooms provide are apparent inside and out. From the inside they create a bright and airy enclosure that creates a unique environment for relaxing, entertaining, and pursuing your personal interests. From the outside, they add beauty, curb appeal, and a striking focal point to your home’s exterior. Sunrooms are also among the more affordable ways to increase your home’s livable space, with prefabricated models costing significantly less than adding a bedroom, den, or other build-out. Prefabricated sunrooms can also be installed quickly and with a minimum of disruption to your property or daily routines.
The most obvious benefits of sunrooms are the expansive views they afford and the copious amounts of natural light they provide. Just ten to 15 minutes of exposure to sunlight has be shown to elevate mood, increase alertness, reduce stress, and of course stimulate the production of vitamin D in the skin. Natural light can also help heat your sunroom during colder months and reduce the need for electrical lighting, both of which may result in savings on your monthly utility bills. And natural light provides ideal illumination for painting, photography, and detailed work such as assembling puzzles or knitting. Just be aware that overexposure to ultraviolet radiation can damage skin and fade fabric colors, which is why homeowners should consider investing in sunroom windows that have a low-emissivity coating that filters out these rays.
Sunrooms are also exceptionally versatile. With their vast array of styles, sizes, and configurations, chances are if you can dream it, a contractor can build it. Whether you’re longing for a conservatory steeped in Old World Charm, a sleekly modern solarium, or a cheerful patio enclosure, you’ll be able to customize your new addition to perfectly suit your aesthetics and your budget. Available options include solid or glass roofs, glass or polycarbonate windows, metal, vinyl, or wooden frames, and three- or four-season rooms.
At Pacific Patio, we are the sunroom experts in Sothern California, having installed thousands of beautiful additions in homes throughout San Diego, CA, and other nearby communities. If you would like to learn more about the benefits these unique enclosures offer, contact us today and schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our representatives.
FAQs
The purpose of a sunroom is to let as much natural light as possible into your home. Let's take a closer look at some more of the advantages that sunrooms hold: Sunrooms make great spaces for entertaining – When you have friends or family over, a sunroom makes an ideal spot for gathering.
Is a sunroom good for you? ›
Having a Sunroom Is Great for Your Health
When homeowners add sunrooms to houses they own, they typically receive such benefits as: An increased amount of vitamin D. Improved circadian rhythm (which leads to better sleep) Lower blood pressure.
What are the features of a sunroom? ›
A sunroom is a fully enclosed, glass room that you attach to your home. You enter it from your house, through a door, and it may also have direct access to the outside, via an exterior door. Beyond this basic definition, sunrooms can vary greatly in construction, style, and design.
What do you do in a sunroom? ›
A sunroom is a natural place for hobbies, crafts and art. The natural light will display the true colors in your craft and art materials and provide a calm place to create. These materials generally need to be organized well in a separate area of the home since they can create a lot of clutter.
Why do people like sunrooms? ›
They let homeowners enjoy the outdoors without facing/dealing with the elements, and provide extra home space. Sunrooms are hot items on the housing renovation market for several reasons including added home value. They're well worth the investment for your home when you want to expand space and functionality.
Which type of sunroom is best? ›
Four-season sunrooms: These sunrooms can be enjoyed at any time of the year and in any type of weather. Four-season sunrooms are fully enclosed from the elements and use insulation and special thermal glass to maintain the indoor climate. Integrated heating and cooling systems can also be used for even more comfort.
Can you sit in sunroom in winter? ›
If you have a three-season sunroom, it's still possible to winterize it by replacing inefficient windows, hanging thermal-insulated curtains to close at night, and putting down a nice rug over cold tile or wooden floors. Insulating your sunroom in winter can allow you to use the space year-round.
Do sunrooms increase the value of your home? ›
When you place your home on the market after installing a sunroom, you'll find that your home gets more attention than comparable homes without a sunroom. By increasing the living space of your home, you make its overall value go up proportionally, typically by around 4 – 6%.
What is the disadvantage of sunroom? ›
Limited privacy unless you install drapes, blinds, or other window coverings, but this could increase the cost of your sunroom. If you install a 3-season sunroom, you might have difficulty heating it in the winter.
Why are sunrooms so hot? ›
Even when the temperature outside the sunroom is not very high, if the sunroom has inadequate airflow, it is going to get hot. Without sufficient circulation, hot air is going to be trapped inside the room. This makes the space both uncomfortable and unhealthy.
To be considered a living space, a sunroom should have a heating and cooling system to maintain a comfortable temperature year-round. This is especially important in regions with extreme weather conditions.
Is a sunroom cold? ›
If it was built without insulation, especially if it was originally constructed as an open porch for summer use, your sunroom will not maintain a comfortable temperature very easily. A sunroom has very little solid wall space, so there is little opportunity to insulate it the traditional way.
Does a sunroom need ventilation? ›
When building a sunroom it can be a good idea to have air vents in the ceiling to allow rising hot air to escape. Placing exhaust fans in the vent makes the air escape faster. Utilizing your air vents and fan during the summer heat can do a lot for keeping your sunroom properly ventilated.
What do people post on sunroom? ›
Each creator decides the type of content they post – which may include casual life updates, personal shares, juicy stories, behind-the-scenes, and photoshoots. Sunroom is a members-only space geared towards connection, where our creators chat to their top supporters.
Why do old houses have sunrooms? ›
Ancient Origins
The concept of the sunroom can be traced back to ancient civilizations that sought ways to harness sunlight for both practical and aesthetic purposes. In ancient Rome, the atrium served as a central open space within a house, featuring an opening in the roof to allow sunlight to filter in.
Do sunrooms add value to a home? ›
Like most additions, a sunroom addition increases your home's resale value by about half of the amount you pay. It's a good idea to keep in mind that use-value is just as important when determining return on investment.
What is the difference between a sunroom and a living room? ›
In many ways, a sunroom is like a hybrid of a patio and a living room. A sunroom will often include some type of heating and cooling system — though it does not have to and can depend instead on the sun to heat the room. Additionally, a sunroom is often made up of walls of windows, rather than solid material.
