Everyone knows that it is the design and style of a sunroom that makes it so attractive. Whether you have an eye for straight lines or flowing curves. there are four different styles that will suit the taste of any individual. The good news is no matter what your taste or style. it is highly likely that the sunroom enclosure you choose can be seamlessly added on to your home giving the appearance of a totally natural extension.
The Four Styles of Sunroom
The four styles of sunroom enclosures are: straight. curved. cathedral and conservatory.
The straight style of sunroom works best as an enclosure for a pre-existing patio. By enclosing the space with double paned glass windows and seamless vinyl siding. the homeowner is now allowed to utilize the space that may have been neglected or abandoned due to inclement or extreme weather conditions. The homeowner can choose a number of materials from wood to vinyl to aluminum to create a space that can now be enjoyed year round and has also found a way to add to the resale value of the home.
The curved style of sunroom gets its name from its wall that curves up to form the roof of the enclosure. As this design provides for the maximum capture of natural light. the windows of the curved sunroom are made expressly to ensure maximum energy efficiency and durability and are glazed to protect against harmful ultraviolet radiation rays from the sun. This allows one to not only enjoy the benefits of the sun year round. but prevents fading of furniture and/or carpet.
The cathedral style sunroom has a high center beam with sloping roofs and vaulted ceilings. Surrounded by double paned glass windows this design gives the illusion of height and exudes a light and airy atmosphere. An insulated roof keeps heat from escaping. providing an energy efficient environment. This coupled with the energy efficient windows and siding makes for a beautiful and economical choice in sunroom enclosures.
The conservatory style is perhaps the most elegant of sunroom enclosures. The roof consists of a number of glass panes joined together at a central beam. This allows natural light to filter into the room from all angles from sunup to sundown. The insulated roof panels with the extra durable. double paned windows glazed for UV protection provide for maximum energy efficiency in this all glass unit.
Andrew Caxton contributes adding content to http://www.allsunrooms.com . He provides tips and advice about house additions as well as on the DIY at sunroom enclosures
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