Sunrooms are different from solariums. The latter is an area entirely glass-enclosed under a greenhouse-type roof, while the former has clear glass windows and sliding glass doors that open to outdoor views or patios.
A sunroom can be attached or detached from your house. It’s usually designed to take advantage of sunlight during the winter months, but it could also give you protection from the harsh summer heat.
The main difference between a sunroom addition and a patio cover is its structure. Sunroom additions are free-standing structures that have their own foundations, walls, sloping ceiling, entry door(s), windows, electrical wiring, etc., while patio covers are simply roofs over pre-existing spaces such as decks, patios, porches, and verandahs.
Sunroom design in Modesto, CA are generally more extensive than patio covers – they offer higher ceilings for better air ventilation, larger windows to bring in more natural light, and electricity for heating or lighting appliances. Some sunrooms can be cheaply turned into extra bedrooms by adding beds, storage cupboards, etc., so if you’re currently renting, it’s worth thinking about this aspect too.
A sunroom addition requires professional design, construction, and installation services that will give you the most value for your money. Also, remember that any modifications to your home increase its value, while substantial devaluation can occur if you make modifications that do not meet building code standards. Generally, though, the existence of the home is strong enough to support a sunroom addition.
A patio cover is usually designed and built by the homeowner or a do-it-yourself professional, while a renter might have to get approval from their landlord before proceeding with a sunroom addition.
A solarium may be attached on one side of your house, but it won’t have any access to that space on the other side. A sunroom, on the other hand, will connect with your indoors – you can add doors from your living room, dining room, or kitchen into it so you could enjoy all year round views of your garden, pool, etc., without stepping outside. If these rooms are at ground level, it’ll make things easier – going out through doors in your home and walking up steps straight into the sunroom works well.
