Summer is for the Sunrooms
Besides having people outside on your patio, inside is a great place for entertaining. The topic of today’s discussion is sunrooms, what they are, and how they can help you host parties. I know not everyone has a sunroom so it may need an introduction. A sunroom is a room that's attached to your house and has multiple windows to let sunlight in. This room is also known as a Florida room and differs slightly from a four-season room. For starters, sunrooms aren't typically insulated since they're not meant to provide comfort in the colder seasons. The reason for a four-season room is to provide comfort year-round instead of simply in warmer seasons as sunrooms do. Of course, the natural sunlight can make the room hot but there are ways around that. Having a sunroom has its benefits so let’s take a look.
Property value
First and foremost, adding another room to our home will surely increase its value. Like any other room in your home, sunrooms are constructed using various materials. These materials could be wood, vinyl, or aluminum. Each material has its own purpose as well, this could be for supports, insulation, or the roof. Even though the rooms can get hot, insulation can still be installed to provide comfort year-round. Each renovation done to your home can increase its property value and, if you choose a sunroom addition, you can expect an ROI between 50%-70%.
Entertaining
Sometimes when it’s too hot outside entertaining your guests in the scorching heat can seem like a chore (unless you have a pool!). Crafted with expertise, sunrooms allow for a perfect spot for entertaining. Natural light and bug-free, sunrooms are a great place for hosting dinner or game nights. Besides providing the windows providing a beautiful view, this room can be customized to your desire. Don’t have guests? Use your sunroom as a home office or a summer play area for kids. Even better, create a reading room/nook to curl up and read while watching the rain.
Keeping Cool
As I said earlier, just because sunrooms can get hot doesn’t mean they have to. Nowadays, there are multiple ways to cool off your house. This could be a mini-split installed in your sunroom or even a ceiling fan to provide adequate airflow throughout the room. If mini-splits aren’t in your budget and your sunroom has single or double-hung windows, installing a window AC is a great option. To bring your sunroom back to simplicity, blinds are also great at blocking light and decreasing the temperature of a room.
Hosting summer get-togethers doesn’t have to be done outside in the hot summer air. Sunrooms are wonderful to relax in and read a book, or host a dinner party with friends. Not every house in New England has a sunroom, so if yours doesn’t then know there’s always the option of adding one as an addition. Ufema Contracting can help with your home addition needs or renovations. Remember to discuss each renovation with a professional who can ensure the proper design for your home. Feel free to give us a call at (978) 771-7936 to discuss your home needs and be sure to head to https://www.ufemacontractinginc.com/ to request an estimate for your next project.