Saturday, August 31, 2013

Tips For Designing Patio Enclosures Houston Texas

By Kate McMahon


Transform your hot, seldom used patio, into a refreshing oasis with patio enclosures Houston Texas. A sunroom is a glass and screen enclosure creating an indoor space with an outdoor feel. A solarium, also called a conservatory, has a glass roof and is most often used as a greenhouse or a sun parlor. A screen room provides shade from the sun and protection from bugs.

A portable fireplace and/or ceiling fans can extend the use of a screen room. Sunrooms and solariums offer greater protection from the elements extending the use of the enclosure. They can be built with insulated windows and window coverings, as well as heating and cooling options.

A solarium has a glass roof. Usually a sunroom is built with a solid roof. Screen rooms might have a solid or a lattice roof, depending on the intended use. Sunrooms and screen rooms can also be built with a combination roof, a solid roof attached to the adjoining home, and a lattice extension. Add light fixtures and ceiling fans to the solid roof. The lattice extension can be upgraded with a privacy screen, or a mist system for a garden area.

There are many possible uses for patio enclosures Houston Texas. A popular use is a sun parlor, a relaxing sitting area with outdoor lighting, and indoor protection. Potted plants add to the outdoor feel. Or create a game room, hobby area, office, playroom, pet space, or a fitness center. Extend the use of a hot tub by enclosing in a screen or sunroom. Even condo dwellers can enjoy a small enclosure for a relaxing and serene retreat.

Consider hiring a professional to help design and install a patio enclosure. If you're a handy person, basic screen and sunrooms can be bought in a kit with all the parts included. Sunroom kits can be purchased with sliding windows and screens. The modular design fits to any size patio or deck.

Before purchasing or contracting for patio enclosures Houston Texas, decide what function the new room will have. Function will help you make important decisions regarding size, shape, doors, lighting, heating and cooling, need for weather proofing, need for skylights or screens. For privacy and protection from the elements, screen rooms, sunrooms, and solariums add value to your home. They're functional and affordable.

Solariums and sunrooms are sunny retreats in winter. They let in sunlight and heat, adding a layer of insulation to the house. Enclosures shade the adjoining house, keeping it cooler in summer. Summer nights, open windows to let cooling breezes in, pushing hot air out. Add blinds for protection from the hottest and coldest days.

Relax in an outdoor environment while protected from the weather and the bugs too. Enjoy the sound of raindrops on the roof. No need to race outside to put away the patio furniture. Add tile floors, blinds, skylights, heating and air conditioning. Choose retractable doors and windows for versatile patio enclosures Houston Texas.




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