Enjoy Extra Space, Light, and Family Fun with a Sunroom All Year Round

by Joe Cooper

With the real estate market still facing pricing and mortgage struggles, you may be searching for a way to protect your investment, add value to your home, and increase your own enjoyment and usage of your property--during every season of the year.

Sunrooms: A Summer Classic
Like decks, custom sunrooms allow you to enjoy great summer weather well after the sun has gone down. But they offer the added protection of a roof and screens to keep out bugs, rain, humidity, and other elements of nature. They are also a great place for more delicate plants and flowers, as well as a favorite spot for children and pets to play safely "outdoors" while still being indoors.

Great Features, Regardless of the Season
The days of enjoying a sunroom only in the summer are gone. Real estate agents and sunroom manufacturers are talking about the new trend in sunrooms--making them a family benefit all year round. Even retailers like Home Depot are noticing the upward trend in sunroom purchases and installations.

Custom sunrooms offer many benefits and can be put to many uses during every month of the year:

• Entertainment. Many homeowners install entertainment systems in their custom sunrooms, making them relaxation-ready as soon as construction is complete.
• Climate Control. Many custom sunrooms now come with options to install heated floors, double-pane windows, and other climate-controlling features that allow homeowners to enjoy the room during all weather conditions.
• Functional Flexibility. Custom sunrooms and patio enclosures aren't just used for lounging or entertaining - they make great work spaces, too. Installing phone and internet lines during construction can make a custom sunroom home-office-ready.