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Traditionally, sunrooms were used only by the very wealthy to hold their most precious potted plants and flowers. Over time, however, people realized how lovely it was to spend an afternoon in their sunroom among their plants, enjoying the warm rays of the sun, while still shielded from outside elements. Eventually, sunrooms were holding more and more furniture and less plants and flowers. They also began popping up in other houses and not just those of the wealthy.
Today, sunrooms are just as popular as ever. Many people even claim their sunroom as their favorite room in the house. There are several differences between sunrooms of the past and what is available today, however. Sunrooms today are more affordable and easier to install. And with summer just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to consider adding a sunroom to your home. A sunroom will allow you to increase your living space, as well as increase the value of your home.
Sunroom use isn’t limited to just the summer months either. Advances in technology now enable you to choose a sunroom that is more of an extension of your home than just a patio. Sunrooms can now be both heated and cooled, making it practical during all four seasons. They can also be built to suit your own individual style; your new room can be as casual or elegant as you would like. Whatever your particular taste, building a sunroom can be a great investment for your family.
There are many things you need to consider before you purchase your new sunroom, such as: what kind of room you want the sunroom to be; where you would like to attach it to your home; and what you want the sunroom to look like after construction is complete. These are all important questions to ask. Take time to consider these questions so that when you’re finally ready to build, you’ll be able to explain exactly what you want.
There are so many options for what your sunroom can be used for, from a home office, to an exercise space, or even a game room. The possibilities are truly endless in what this new space can offer you. Your new sunroom can be used simply as an extension of your patio or as an extension of your home. Deciding how you plan to use your new sunroom allows you to have a better idea of the size of room that’s right for you.
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| Opening up an entire wall to add on a sunroom or patio room gives a much more open feel to your current living space. A larger access is more inviting and allows more light to filter into your existing living areas. The openess makes the new addition become more of an "extension" of your living space instead of becoming just another room. |
After these decisions are made, you need to decide where you would like the sunroom to be attached to your existing home. There are many options to consider here as well. One option would be to attach the sunroom using an existing door that currently leads to the outside. If no such door exists in your home, however, you’re not out of luck; you may simply want to have a new door installed at the point of entry from your home.
You could even open up the entire wall, making an existing room in your home larger. One thing you’ll want to consider is how your new sunroom is going to look from the outside of your home. For visualization purposes, lay out rocks or flowerpots or some other objects where you think you would like your new sunroom to be. This enables you to really see how much space you could potentially have for furniture or whatever you want to fill your new space with. Keep in mind, a consultant would be able to help you pick the best kind of sunroom to fit your wants and needs.
Your choices are just starting after you make these preliminary decisions. Next, you’ll need to consider what kind of sunroom style is right for you. Sunrooms today can be custom-built to fit your needs. There are hundreds of models and sizes to consider. It’s important to pick the one that looks best with your home and that suits the needs you have laid out for your new sunroom.
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| There are many architectural styles of sunrooms and patio rooms to choose from. Consult with a professional to help choose which style will best compliment the exterior features and style of your home. |
In addition, you should consider what construction materials you would like to use to build your new room. Three of the most popular options are aluminum, vinyl, and wood. Picking the best model and material for you will depend on the décor of your home. For a more elegant, refined look, you might choose wood; whereas an aluminum or vinyl sunroom will give you more of a traditional look. Most aluminum and vinyl sunrooms are available in colors like white, sandstone, and bronze, allowing you to match your new room to the rest of your home. There are literally hundreds of options for the buyer, with something to fit every style and taste.
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THE PROFESSIONALS
F.D. Strano Sales
YOUR SUNROOM & WINDOW SPECIALIST
997 Merchant Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
www.fdstrano.com
info@fdstrano.com
1-800-978-7266
Thermo Twin Windows, Doors & Sunrooms
EMPLOYEE OWNED... EMPLOYEE PROUD
1155 Allegheny Avenue
Oakmont, PA
www.thermotwin.com
1-800-641-2211
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“Your brand new sunroom will become an extension of your living space that will become an integral part of your home. Our custom designs are crafted to reflect the individual and unique character of each individual family.
We will design and create a sunroom that will match your lifestyle and family needs.”
— Bob Strano, F.D. Strano Sales
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View from inside of sunroom |
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“Imagine being able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the outdoors year-round with a custom manufactured sunroom from Employee-Owned Thermo-Twin Industries, Inc. Thermo-Twin’s sunrooms are custom designed to create additional living space that adds lasting value to your home. At Thermo-Twin, you get the pride of employee ownership, the advantage of buying factory direct and the comfort of knowing that your sunroom is installed by highly qualified technicians.”
— Thermo-Twin Industries President / CEO, Joe Palermo
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