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The Differences between Sunrooms, Solariums and Greenhouses

Making the Right Choice for your Home

Either of the above 3 structures will increase your families’ enjoyment of your home by enhancing everyone’s life style, property value and add years of fun to your family life.

Which structure suits your family’s interests? Lifestyle? Budget? Needs? What are your needs? Do you know? Have you thought about it? These are our FAQ for our customers because we want satisfied customers enjoying an enhanced lifestyle and amply thrilled because they got what they want even if that’s a process of discovery…it’s exciting, we will take the journey with you!

Vision Art Aluminum is going to answer your FAQs about sunrooms, solariums and greenhouses. Each is an investment in your home, therefore, let’s get you some accurate and viable information to help you make the best decision for your families’ needs:

What Is a Sunroom?

“Let the Sunshine In” as the song goes. It’s as simple as that unless you get distracted by the folk who call a SUNROOM a SOLARIUM. They are different. Let’s add a greenhouse so we can see the differences and end the confusion.

SUNROOM: distinct indoor, living space allowing in “God’s heavenly light” also known as the coveted natural light into a regular room. Sunrooms usually have solid roofs however this picture shows some sunrooms can have glass roofs too.

Where Can I Install a Four Seasons Sunroom In My Home?

Pergola, sunroom, conservatory, screen room or skylights, its possible install a Four Seasons enclosure in any outer room of your house, as long as it meets your building code and passes inspection.

Will You Work With My Contractor?

Yes! Many of our customers already have a contractor or sub-contractor helping them with the details. we’ll be happy to work with your team on the installation of your new sunroom according to their specs.

How Long Will My Four Seasons Sunroom Take To Be Built?

After town approval and manufacturing is done Our full time, factory-trained installation crews and architecture teams are our strongest asset – we provide minimum disruption to your life and our average installation depends on project size is a week

I Have Questions... Can I Talk to Someone ?

Visit our showroom, or contact us with your inquiries or schedule a free consultation today! One of team member will be happy to assist you

What Do I Do About Getting Building Permits?

Our engineer team will provide  drawing and we will pull permit for the home owners .

Pros and Cons of Each

Sunrooms and solariums are similar, but they each offer different advantages and disadvantages. When it comes to a sunroom, the pros include: year round use (especially with an all-season thermal room, often functional windows, low maintenance, and versatility. Sunrooms can serve as a bedroom, a game room, or a breakfast nook, among other things. On the side of cons, they don’t offer a full view of the sky, though you can have skylights installed.

Solariums, on the other hand, show the sky as the ceiling, so that’s one of the biggest pros. However, with that beauty comes high maintenance. You’ll have to clean the glass of bird droppings, pollen, and debris. In addition to the con of high maintenance, solariums are also much more expensive and less energy efficient, so they tend to be more expensive in the long run, as well.

Having a sunroom installed does not mean losing out on optimal sunlight. Sunspace Texas offers several sunroom templates, from screen rooms to all-season thermal rooms. We can even add skylights and other features to add even more sun to the room. But you’ll be able to enjoy indoor comfort as you take in these outdoor views. Interested in a sunroom or enclosed porch of your own? Contact Sunspace Texas today for more information or a free estimate to get started.

are often considered sunrooms, but they are in fact somewhat different. Solariums are made up almost completely of glass, with glass walls and a glass roof. The point of a solarium is to let in as much sunlight as possible while still being indoors. Because everything is enclosed, you can enjoy the weather without the adverse effects such as rain, snow, wind, and debris. Solariums are also sometimes called conservatories.

Where Will the Addition Be?

The location of your addition may make a difference in its aesthetics and function. Consider whether you’re placing the addition in the path of the sunrise and sunset, how much space you’ll have and how much privacy you want.

What is a Greenhouse?

A green house typically has one use: plants, not really people. Exposure to the sun is key and it’s very helpful to plants for the green house to face south giving it the most sunshine of any other exposure. Usually, sunshine and humidity make this baby very friendly to plants however not necessarily to people. High humidity can be uncomfortable for people

Who Is a Greenhouse Best For?

A greenhouse is specifically designed for planting and cultivating. Some hobby gardeners may use their greenhouses to experiment with different types of plant breeding, whether at the home greenhouse level or more professionally using a production greenhouse. More than any other type of sunny room, the type of greenhouse you decide on will largely involve your space and budget.

Who Is a Greenhouse Best For?

A greenhouse is specifically designed for planting and cultivating. Some hobby gardeners may use their greenhouses to experiment with different types of plant breeding, whether at the home greenhouse level or more professionally using a production greenhouse. More than any other type of sunny room, the type of greenhouse you decide on will largely involve your space and budget.

What Is a Solarium?

SOLARIUM: the solarium is about the same as the above only it has a glass roof.

Solariums can be considered sunrooms and hence the confusion. However, they are different from one another. Sunrooms have solid roofs and solariums do not. The object of the solarium is to let in as much sun as possible while remaining, basically, an indoor space. Solariums are often called conservatories. They’re grand, for sure.

What is the Budget?

In general, a lower budget may be better suited to a sunroom and a higher budget to a solarium. However, you can customize each type to fit a variety of budgets. Consider several configuration options to get the full scope of what you can do.

Who Is a Sunroom Best For?

Sunrooms are better for people who don’t want the upkeep of a fully enclosed glass space. The roof of a sunroom can be cared for like the rest of the house. The windows simply need to be checked for proper sealing.
For those converting part of their home on a budget, sunrooms are the best option, as they’re more of a simple home remodel.

What Type Matches the Home?

Consider whether you’re looking for something streamlined and functional or something opulent. Customization can help you match either a sunroom or solarium to your goals and home architecture.

What is My Vision for the Space?

If you have an idea of how you’d like to use your space, keep it in mind when making your decision. For a room that feels more like a living area, consider a solarium. For a patio-like space with extra protection, opt for a sunroom.

What do I Need to Know About Sunrooms?

You have a newspaper in your lap…the Sunday Times…maybe. On a side table you have your first cup of coffee with that delicious aroma quaffing through the air. Inhale. Hmmm…exhale, take it all in. The sun is bright and warm, the indoor plants are soaking it in and several of them are in bloom…what a delicious moment after a stressful, busy week.

Because you opted for a sunroom, no matter what, there are no insects buzzing about, the temperature is perfect because your sunroom is climate controlled, maybe there’s snow on the ground and on the tree branches and outdoor spring flowers are just peeking their heads through the snow.

Music is Playing Softy. What’s Your Pleasure?

The wind is not blowing your newspaper and you are toasty warm. Life is rich, peaceful, luxurious…how did this happen?

HOW? You made a decision to enhance your lifestyle with a sunroom and you are enjoying a richer lifestyle because you got information to make a sound decision that you and your family are worth this wonderful investment that enriches your daily life yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Congratulations, a wise decision indeed. If the above is not you, YET, let’s get you some information you need to make the perfect selection for your wants and needs.

Sunrooms are meant to let in sunlight, of course, however…how much sun do you want?
We have more FAQ for you to ask yourself if you decide a sunroom is for you.

If it’s meant to enhance your busy life with recreation time, a reading room, a family room, an office, a plant room, an exercise room, etc etc etc before you have one built, let’s ask you FAQ questions you might never have thought of:

1. What’s the purpose/use of the room to be?

2. How much sun do you want? Think about this because anything in real estate suggests you always consider these top three salient points:

Why? Because if it’s a plant room you want a different exposure than if you want an addition to living space. If you want plants…think southern exposure, it being the exposure that provides the most sunlight. This will be a warmer direction because you get the most sun possible. Think about climate control here.
If you are enhancing your lifestyle let the sunroom face the amount of sunlight you want and need for your plants and think deeply about YOUR COMFORT…you are enhancing your lifestyle and that of your family.

3. How much time will you spend in your sunroom? If you make great decisions about what you want and what you need, how much time you spend may be more than you think. Let’s stress comfort here. Vision Art Aluminum will help with this.

4. What’s the view like? Please stand/sit where you want that sunroom or you think you do and just stay put for 15-30 minutes. Listen to the sounds, look at the views, get the vibes

5. If you haven’t bought a house yet, consider spending less on the house and then add what you can spend on an additional sunroom and HAVE IT YOUR WAY from the start. We are architectural designers, ask us, and WE CHANGE LIVES so include us in your team. Purchasing a home is a major investment, get expert advice before you make decisions you want to be thrilled about for the next 30-years or…we hate to say it, have regrets about?

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