Use Sunroom as an Alternative to Full-Room Additions

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Use Sunroom as an Alternative to Full- Room
Additions
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People think of adding a room to their homes
either because they need more space or they are
thinking of selling. Whatever may be the reason,
having an extra space always proves fruitful and
gives in more financial returns. However, getting
returns or not getting returns is not an issue
but deciding what would turn out to be better
really is the concern. There are two options
available like, either you can have a sunroom or
you can have a full-room. This blog will take you
through the benefits of having a sunroom as an
alternative to a full-room addition. So, if you
are looking to add space to your home, one option
is to hire a sunroom builder in Vancouver and get
a sunroom installed, other option is to hire a
contractor to build a room addition which acts as
an extension to the main footprint of the
house. But many people go for sunrooms because of
the high prices involved in the construction of a
room. Another reason people prefer sunroom is the
space which bridges indoor and outdoor spaces
with a comfortable supplemental living
area. Also, the fact that sunroom usually costs
about half of a traditional stick-built addition
makes it a very attractive option for most
people.
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Definitions
Stick-Built Addition
Stick-built is the term for any kind of structure
that is built from scratch. In this case, it is
referred to house additions, room additions, and
other bump-outs which are constructed from wood,
concrete, house sheathing, glass, and shingles.
Nearly every component is used during the
construction of a home. A true room addition will
require a full electrical service and HVAC
service. This type of room adds to the official
square footage of the premises of house.
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Sunrooms
The term sunroom is usually called a recreational
space that bridges indoor and outdoor living
areas. It is done usually with a considerable
amount of wall space which is dedicated to
glass, often as much as 80. It is not necessary
to have electricity connection or central
heating/cooling service in the sunroom. However,
now many sunrooms have electrical services, and
they may even have supplemental heating and
cooling services too. For instance, the
three-season sunroom does not necessarily has
heating or other facility but a four- season
sunroom definitely has. Sunrooms are built on
floating concrete slabs with shallow perimeter
foundations, almost like those used for garages
full basements beneath sunrooms are quite rare.
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Prefabricated (DIY Kits) Vs Custom-Built Sunrooms
In the sunroom category itself, there are two
sub-categories. Sunrooms can either be
custom-built by a local general contractor who
will design and build the sunroom as per your
specifications. Such sunrooms have traditional
stud-and-truss framing. These are formed by patio
doors or even by full-length windows. But today,
people also go by DIY option that is sunrooms are
constructed from prefabricated kits. These come
with framework pieces of steel, aluminum, or
fiberglass, along with the glass panels for the
walls. Prefabricated sunroom additions are
assembled in puzzle-like fashion, usually done
by qualified technicians. The fact that these are
DIY kits, does not mean that assembly is an easy
DIY project. A prefabricated sunroom is designed
and fabricated off-site. Then it is shipped in
pieces to your home packed in flat
cartons. Assembly can be done by a homeowner, or
more often done by a contractor affiliated with
the kit manufacturer.
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Costs
The costs for sunrooms and build-in rooms vary
enormously. The cost depends on a number of
factors like the size and types of sunrooms. A
small sunroom will cost you less compared to a
large sunroom. Also, the price will vary
according to the type of sunroom. For instance,
three-season sunroom and four-season sunroom both
will cost you differently. The same goes for the
built-in rooms too. But apart from the size,
generally too, a built-in room will cost you more
than a sunroom. So, it is suggested to get a
sunroom installed than getting a room constructed
in your home. For premium services, you can
contact the best sunroom builders i.e., Strong
Build Sunrooms in Vancouver. But before you get a
sunroom installed we would want to clarify some
of the misconceptions that people have. So, let
us burst some of the myths. Misconceptions In
order to get a sunroom, homeowners often make
certain assumptions about sunrooms that needs to
be corrected such as Sunrooms do not require
building permits. In most communities, even the
smallest sunroom kit or custom-built room may
require a building permit. Prefabricated sunrooms
i.e., DIY sunrooms are not always cheaper than
custom-built sunrooms. There are many add-ons you
can specify for a prefabricated kit. Sunrooms do
not need a foundation. This is not true. Sunrooms
are built from a scratch and needs foundation to
stand on. But if you convert a sunroom from a
patio, then you may not necessarily need a
foundation or a strong base.
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Benefits of Adding a Sunroom
Higher Real Estate Value
Do sunrooms add value to a home? Yes! they
do! This is the very first benefit of adding any
new square footage to your house. A bigger house
will command a higher real estate value and will
also boost your curb appeal. A sunroom can often
cause your homes value to shoot up even more
when you consider selling your home. When you
think of the value and price and if sunrooms are
worth it, it is important to consider the size
of the investment too. If you are wondering if it
is beneficial to add a sunroom or no then just
look at the numbers. Get a quote on how much
real estate value a finished sunroom will add to
your house. While every situation is unique, the
odds are good that the ROI (return-
on-investment) sunrooms provide can make it worth
your while. If we put it in simple words, most
home buyers will gladly pay a little extra for a
home that features a functional sunroom. If it
faces a beautiful and lush backyard or some
other scenic view, the area will definitely get a
good value on selling a house. This extra real
estate value will typically outweigh the cost of
adding the sunroom in the first place, thereby,
making the home addition both a lifestyle and
monetary gain.
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Reduces Electricity Bill
Nobody likes to pay for utilities such as
electricity bill, but unfortunately, there is no
real way to avoid them. You would need light to
see which means electricity. Well, not always!
With a sunroom, you are effectively giving
yourself an entire room which will be flooded
with sunlight for hours. Even on cloudy days, the
sunroom will be bright enough to see clearly.
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Natural Sunlight

• You know those days when the sun comes in through
  the living room windows, and you just keep on
  changing your chairs position so you keep on
  getting enough sunlight. With a sunroom, you
  will not have to put yourself at a discomfort
  because the area will provide you sunlight in
  abundance.
• A sunroom will turn out to be a perfect place for
  you to relax with a book, a cup of tea, coffee
  and your morning paper.
• Apart from luxury, sunroom also offers relaxation
  and health benefits.

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Use Extra Space for Hobbies
If you enjoy craft and if you also have a hobby
but you do not have a separate room to pursue it,
then having a sunroom would be a lot more joy to
you. You will get an extra space for yourself and
have your me time. You will get a space dedicated
solely to you and your hobbies. Also, you will
not have to worry about changing or converting
any of your rooms inside your home. If your
hobby has a potential to create mess, then what
better than a room that is away from your living
area? Nothing would be better than a sunroom.
Even if you will leave the mess in the sunroom to
be cleaned another day, your house will remain
tidy. Oh! what a relief! Isnt it? Final Words A
sunroom is a tempting alternative to a
conventional, full-sized room addition. On
average, the sunrooms, light-bathed spaces are
cheaper than stick-built additions. Since fewer
subcontractors are involved in the process,
sunrooms go up quickly. Also, the space added by
a sunroom is defined as a supplemental spacenot
the essential living space that is offered by
room addition. For many homeowners today, a
sunroom is a perfect choice. So, if you are
looking forward to getting a sunroom installed,
just contact the Strong Build Sunrooms, the best
sunroom builders in Vancouver.
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