Conservatories & Sunrooms - Total Remodeling

Sunroom vs. Conservatory vs. Standard Room Addition
What is the difference between patio rooms, solariums, patio enclosures, screened-in porches
and a sunroom or conservatory?
There’s not much difference, some companies try to rebrand their product to differentiate themselves
from other products on the market. Below is a brief description and comparison to help you make a
decision about what type of room addition is right for you.
A sunroom is usually a square or rectangle with walls of windows and some include a glass roof.
Sunrooms cost a bit less than conservatories but are not as customizable. You are able to convert
your patio into a sunroom. Sunrooms are an all season room addition built with functionality and
flexibility in mind. Since sunrooms are an all season room the walls and roof are insulated allowing
you to control the climate with a moderate increase in the electrical bill. You can use your sunroom
for a family space, a den and breakfast nook, put a hot tub in it or just increase the size of your
living room. You can let your imagination run with the limitless possibilities of a new sunroom.
Conservatories have the flexibility to be any shape, size or style, they allow for design creativity and
extreme beauty. A conservatory is made to fit your home, the conservatory defines the space not
what you put inside of it. A conservatory can be more than 1 room, they can be fitted to any house
and can be multiple levels. Modern conservatories have been used in commercial projects for years
making any space bright and enjoyable. Now a homeowner can also enjoy these style of glass
rooms with a custom designed conservatory.
A standard room edition will give you more living space but it will reduce the sunlight of the
connecting room. Home owners choose to add a sunrooms or conservatories to maintain the
sunlight the current rooms receive while enjoying the outdoors. It’s no longer true that sunrooms and
conservatories are 3 season rooms making them unusable in the winter. With the advancements
in glass technology and insulation, sunrooms and conservatories can be enjoyed all year. Keeping
sunrooms and conservatories heated and cooled has been a complaint in the past but with
advanced glass packages now available a homeowner doesn’t have to sacrifice sunlight with a
room addition.
Remember that not all houses are the same and it may be your outdoor space or your taste in
aesthetics that will determine if your new room will be a sunroom or conservatory.
The Consumer’s Guide to Conservatories & Sunrooms
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