Instead of adding on to your home, consider a sunroom built on your existing patio or porch! Opting to enclose a porch that you already have can be more cost-effective than a complex renovation, and they allow you and your loved ones to enjoy spending time together — no matter the season or weather forecast.
What to Consider When Enclosing a Porch
If you’re considering enclosing a porch to create a sunroom, there are a few things you’ll want to ask yourself:
- How would you like to use the space?
- What is your budget?
- What are your needs and style preferences?
- How often and what time(s) of the year do you plan on using the space?
- Do you want to increase the value of your home?
The answers to these questions can determine what kind of covered patio would work best. Working with a professional ensures you choose the right solution for your home, style, needs and budget.
Benefits of a Screened-In or Covered Patio
No matter the architectural style or size of your home, an enclosed patio can provide you, your family and your friends with a place to sit back and relax while enjoying some fresh air. Covered patios offer a comfortable and convenient transition from the indoors to the outdoors.
Here are a few of the many benefits of enclosing a patio.
1. Expand Your Living Area
If you’re looking for a way to expand your living area and have more space to hang out with your family or entertain your friends, an enclosed patio can make your dreams a reality. In this versatile sunroom, you can create anything from a reading or craft oasis to a home gym. It can even serve as a work-from-home area for individuals who want to transform their office and enjoy a bright new area.
With the right furniture and accessories, you’ll be able to easily design a usable living space that meets your aesthetic and functional needs.
2. Improve Home Aesthetics and Comfort
Several types of covered patios are available, depending on your home’s architecture and style or your personal design preferences. No matter what you choose, your new addition can enhance the overall look and feel of your space.
Along with creating a visually appealing space, sunrooms improve your outdoor experience. Whether you want to hang out with your family after a long day or host a get-together with some of your closest friends, you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors without dealing with the elements. Whether it’s hot, cold or stormy outside, an enclosed porch will help keep you and your loved ones comfortable.
3. Enhance Energy Efficiency
Enclosed patios made with low-E windows, effective window treatments and appropriate weatherstripping insulation are more energy-efficient. You can also install a few solar panels to improve energy efficiency further.
4. Enjoy More Privacy on Your Property
If you want to create more of a private space on your property, a screened-in or covered porch can help you bring that vision to life. You’ll be able to design a space that brings some of the outdoors in without having to worry about neighbors or passersby taking a peek. Enjoy your backyard exactly as you’d like by creating a quiet, private space to spend time with your loved ones.
5. Get Better Pest Control
Covered patio screens bring plenty of natural light in and allow breezes to come through — while blocking out all those pests and critters. Whether you want to read a book and enjoy the sun on a warm summer day or use your patio as a workout room, you won’t have to constantly deal with swatting away mosquitos or having other kinds of pests invade your space.
6. Increase Home Value
While an enclosed porch offers many practical benefits, there’s also the financial benefit of choosing this home renovation project. Having an enclosed porch can make your home more attractive to potential homebuyers if you decide to sell your home in the future.
It can make your home stand out in a crowded market by offering a feature that other homes in your area might not have. It also adds square footage that homebuyers can then use however they’d like. Overall, with a sunroom, you can enjoy a high return on investment.
Ways to Enclose a Porch
If you’ve decided that an enclosed porch is right for you, there are several options. Sunrooms are one of the best ways to create more living space that you can spend time in throughout the year. From three- and four-season sunrooms to screen rooms, there are many ways you can enclose your porch and transform it into a stylish and functional space.
Three- or Four-Season Sunrooms
If you’re looking for a sunroom that you can spend time in for the majority of the year — or even the entire year — a three- or four-season sunroom may be right for you:
- Three-season sunroom: These sunrooms are designed to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment during the spring, summer and fall months. With an aluminum frame construction, a three-season sunroom offers a more affordable outdoor living space that you can enjoy even during inclement weather. This structure can be installed over existing decks and patios, offering a less invasive option that easily works with your home.
- Four-season sunroom: If you want to hang out and enjoy your sunroom throughout the year, a four-season sunroom will allow you to do just that. Just like a three-season sunroom, this solution also integrates into the structure of your home, making it easy to expand your living area and bring some of the outdoors in. With features like insulated walls and flooring, you’ll be able to enjoy natural light and comfort throughout all seasons.
4-Track Vinyl Porch Enclosure
Just like its name suggests, a 4-Track vinyl porch enclosure is made of vinyl instead of glass. Depending on your needs and style preferences, the panels can be installed vertically or horizontally, and they can be custom-designed to fit various outdoor spaces. Enjoy plenty of natural light while keeping bugs and harsh temperatures outside.
Screen Room
Screen rooms come equipped with retractable motorized screens, so you can put up barriers or enjoy an open porch. When in the retracted position, the panels are stored in a sleek cassette, so they’re well out of the way when you’re hosting get-togethers.
Trust the Glass Experts for Your Next Project
With more than 20 years of experience, Garrety Glass has the knowledge and product selection to bring your outdoor vision to life. If you’re interested in a four-season sunroom or a covered screen room for your patio, our factory-trained employees will work with you to deliver quality service at the best price.
To receive a free design consultation and begin working with a dedicated project manager, we invite you to fill out our online contact form today!
