Sunrooms: Deconstructin The Myths - Introducing The Reality
Stuck In The Past
Many people think of the products of thirty years ago when they consider a sunroom addition to their homes. They are usually very pleasantly surprised when they learn the single pane glass, aluminum, metallic-looking, non-insulated glass-roofed structures are nothing more than a bad memory.
New Era
The products available to home owners now are so technologically advanced in comparison to what people remember from the 70’s and early 80’s. There is really no comparison. The designs, incorporating new technologies, have created incredible options for homeowners.
“We are definitely in a different era when it comes to sunrooms. They are better looking, better performing and much more energy efficient than in the past.” Ben Kripps, President ClearView Sunrooms & Windows
NewTechnology In NewMillennium Sunrooms
- Insulated Floors
- Foundations are more stable (including platform floors, footed slabs, crawl spaces, basements)
- Walls with Energy Star™Windows, thermal separations and insulated extrusions
- Fit & Finish are exceptional because they are built on-site by Trim Carpenters
- Windows are sliding pop-out windows that are easy to clean and can be quickly taken out for maximum ventilation
- Windows have picture framed look (brick molded like traditional building) that can match replacement windows in the rest of the home
- Shingled roof to match existing roof whether it is an A-frame/gable or a slanted or studio roof
- Roofs are insulated (R13, R26, R40) as compared to glass roofs with R4
- The amount of glass, much more than used in traditional building methods, eliminates the “closed in feel”
- Heating for the all season sunrooms can be done many ways including PTAC unit (heat/ cool/ heat pump), heated fans, a
- direct or zone heat furnace or a fireplace or stove (wood/electric/pellet/corn/gas)
- Solar Passive gain can be significant if your four season room faces south or west.
- All windows are tempered safety glass for safety.
