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Sunroom Designs - Understanding the Differences
Wed 23 Jul 2008 - 13:12
Sunroom Designs - Understanding the Differences
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Robert_Skelter]Robert Skelter
You might prefer the California, or split-level sunroom design with its staggered roofline, with one half of the room sloping upward steeply, and the other half sloping upward toward the steep half at a less extreme angle. Glass panels are placed in the gap between the tow halves of the roof, acting as skylights and giving the sunroom a stunningly contemporary appearance.
For homeowners who love the idea of sunrooms with overhead glass in addition to their glass walls, there is the solarium sunroom design. The roof of a solarium sunroof will have eaves of curve glass, and this sunroom is perfect for those who love to stretch out on their chaises with their favorite drinks, simply relaxing and watching the clouds or the stars roll by.
A more old-fashioned take on the sunroom solarium is the conservatory design, a small glass-ceilinged sunroom with a Victorian or Edwardian flair, perfect for intimate encounters.
Getting A Better Look
If you simply aren't sure which of the five sunroom designs would look the best with your home and work the best for your family, you can get a much better fix on the one which is best for you by visiting the online galleries of different sunroom manufacturers.
You can also talk to any acquaintances or relatives who have had sunrooms added to their homes, and see if they are happy with the designs they chose or would change something now that they've lived with their sunrooms for a while.
Besides finding a [http://sunroombasic.com/sunroom-basic/sunroom-supplies]Sunroom design which will look like a natural extension of your home, you want a finished sunroom which will meet your family's needs. If what your family wants is an elegant room where each person can go and relax while enjoying the beauty of your home's natural surroundings, a conservatory or a solarium would be ideal. But if you have typically active kids in the house, a "straight" sunroom which doubles as an entertainment area might be best.
Other Factors To Consider
Finally, you should think about both your climate and your budget when choosing your sunroom design. Heavy snow loads aren't great for flat or glass roofs, but the curved roofline of the solarium will require more expensive fitted windows. If your climate will be hard on your sunroom, think about having it framed in PVC instead of wood or aluminum. Even though PVC is the least expensive sunroom framing material, its insulating properties are better than those of aluminum, and it is far easier to maintain than wood.
You can also find more info on [http://sunroombasic.com/sunroom-basic/sunroom]Sunroom. Sunroombasic.com is a comprehensive resource which provide information about sunroom.
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