Posts in Category: Planning Your Sunroom

If you live in a four season climate, making the most of your outdoor space when weather permits is usually a high priority. However, the elements and pesky insects can often interfere with your outdoor plans. If you want to make better use of your porch, deck or patio, you might want to consider enclosing it, but how do you know what enclosure is the best option for you?

Do you love your patio, porch or deck, but wish you could spend more time there? Whether you’re looking to simply screen in your existing space or add a room you can use year-round, Patio Enclosures has the perfect solution for you. Learn more.

A sunroom is the perfect solution for adding functionality, value and space to your home. Sunrooms not only provide numerous sources of enjoyment, but will also increase the value of your home without putting a big dent in your pocketbook. Sunrooms are affordable, as they are by far one of the most cost-effective home improvement projects. This affordable addition offers numerous options that will greatly benefit your home.

George Jetson’s flying car may not be a reality in the next thirty years, but his futuristic space pad with floor to ceiling windows just might be. The World Architecture Festival contest for 2014 recently wrapped up, and one thing was clear: windows will soon be prominent in architecture. The festival featured several floor-to-ceiling window designs, including an astounding 42,000 square meter crystal clear glass building and its square footage opposite, a 12.3 by 12.3 meter tapered steel and glass house in Australia. Although an entire home made out of glass isn’t realistic for most home owners, adding a solarium to your home will allow you to add a modern look to your home.

As winter approaches, gardeners all over the country feel a pang of sorrow at the first sign of an ending growing season. But you don’t have to join them. If you want to enjoy fresh grown vegetables and beautiful plants year around, consider adding a greenhouse to your living space. These glass-enclosed rooms, also called solariums, can be built onto your existing home structure like a sunroom or patio.

Planting an herb garden can be a fun weekend project that will offer long-term rewards for the whole family. Imagine being able to step out into your sunroom and grab a few leaves of fresh basil for your delicious homemade spaghetti sauce. Herbs can easily be grown indoors or outdoors. If the weather is warm enough, then by all means, find them a lovely place outside where they can get at least 12 hours of sunlight per day. The rest of the year, grow them indoors.

A modular addition is a great investment that can make life more convenient and comfortable for your family while also enhancing the value of your home. When considering a home addition, you should consider the benefits of going modular versus stick-built. The benefits and advantages are numerous.

Are you looking for a way to extend the use of your patio or porch year-round? Four season rooms can be heated and cooled, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors in the middle of the summer or winter. View our before and after photos for inspiration.

A sunroom can be a great addition to any home. Whether you choose a three season room or four season room, a sunroom provides a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of the indoors. One of the important pieces of a sunroom is the roof. While it may seem like a simple choice, you have more options than you might think! Some of the most common, yet different types of roofs include classic gable, single-slope, glass roof panels, solarium straight eaves or even your existing roof.

A porch enclosure can provide many benefits to your home, including added square footage, curb appeal and resale value, as well as protection from inclement weather and bugs while you enjoy the outdoors. Learn more about the benefits and options you have when adding a porch enclosure onto your home.