Turn Your Dream of a Sunroom Into Your Reality

Have you considered a sunroom for your next home renovation? Sunrooms are cozy additions that allow you to experience your view from the comfort of your home. If you’re interested in adding a sunroom, the process begins with your creativity and ends with professional contractors turning your dreams into a reality.

The Brainstorm

Before you call a contractor for the build, let your imagination run wild. Any home addition can be overwhelming, and sunrooms are no different. Give yourself time to consider the different options, including the materials and styles you are more partial to. 

Brainstorming doesn’t mean that you need to lock in an idea. Give yourself leeway to change your mind when you get closer to making a final decision. First, focus mostly on styles that interest you.

House Bump Out

Bump outs are one of the most budget-friendly options because they involve adding square footage to an original room rather than building a full-blown addition. For example, take a small, lackluster dining room, expand the space, add windows and skylights and create a charming sunroom and breakfast nook.

Porch Sunroom

Using the back porch as a base for the sunroom is one of the most common options. Porch sunrooms can maintain most of the original building elements, including the walls, flooring and roof. If you have open or screened windows for the back porch, the builder replaces them with glass.

Cathedral Sunroom

Cathedral sunrooms get their name from their beautiful vaulted ceilings and glass walls. They are full additions that you can enjoy throughout all four seasons. Many people set up cathedral sunrooms like a second living room to relax with family and friends. You can design a cathedral sunroom to have climate control, allowing you to enjoy your view without exposing yourself to uncomfortable temperatures.

The Consultation

Consultations prior to the build are invaluable. When choosing a contractor for sunrooms in Tampa, look for professionals willing to meet with you on your property to discuss your options. At your consultation, expect to discuss the following:

• Sunroom styles
• Your budget
• Possible materials

Go into your consultation with an open mind, willing to ask questions. Consultants will help you decide which style suits your home’s aesthetic and which options fit your overall budget. By the time the consultants leave, you should feel confident that you are receiving a high-quality service, regardless of the type of sunroom you choose.

The Build

Once you decide on the type of sunroom addition, contractors can begin the build. During any home renovation, expect there to be some interruptions in your day-to-day life. The extent of the project can determine how long the project might take and the types of interruptions you’ll experience.

Daily Life

For full sunroom additions, expect delivery trucks, portable bathrooms and dumpsters on-site at your home. Plan your days to reduce the risk of interruption.

When adding an entire room, you will probably experience some draftiness and dust within the home. Your contractors will take appropriate precautions by sealing any openings, but remember that you have a major construction project on your property.

Wiring Options

Let your contractor know all of your plans for the sunroom. For example, if you want to install a sound or alarm system, your contractor must build the room with your wiring needs in mind. Giving your contractor a heads-up at the start saves time and money on rewiring the sunroom later.

Delay Possibilities

Delays can happen during construction projects and you should plan for them rather than face inconvenience later. While you cannot know when or how a delay can happen, you can refrain from making major plans to utilize the sunroom directly following the estimated completion time. The most common culprit for delays includes heavy storms or inclement weather.

The addition of a sunroom allows you to enjoy your outdoor view while experiencing in-home comforts. While sunrooms come in various styles, all sunrooms allow you to extend your interior space into nature.

Kenneth

Kenneth is a proud native of sydney, born and raised there. However, he pursued his education abroad and studied in Australia. Kenneth has worked as a journalist for almost a decade, making valuable contributions to prominent publications such as Yahoo News and The Verge. Currently, he serves as a journalist for The Hear Up, where he focuses on covering climate and science news. You can reach Kenneth at [email protected].