Styles Of Sunrooms
Sunroom , conservatory, solarium, garden room, green house, great room, patio room, California room, Florida room, patio enclosure, screen enclosure...No other room has so many different names, many of which are interchangeable. And the variety of names is reflected in the diversity of styles of sunrooms available.
A typical sunroom is distinguished from other rooms by the amount of glass used - in fact, up to 90% of some sunrooms are comprised entirely of glass. However, some sunrooms use much less glass, which distinguishes the first style of sunroom:
* Glass roof
* Solid roof (non-glass)
* Combination roof (glass and solid)
* The shape of the roof is also a distinguishing factor. There are two options: Studio style is the most popular style, incorporating a flat roof that may or may not slope away from your home.
* Cathedral style is an A-shape that has a sloping roof and vaulted ceilings.
* In addition to the shape of the roof, another choice is the eave style. The eave is the lower edge of the roof, located where the wall meets the roof. There are two styles: Curved eave
* Straight eave
* As mentioned above, many of the names for a sunroom are interchangeable and reflect the different uses of the room. However, there are two distinct styles that can be singled out under the sunroom category: Conservatory: a typical conservatory has a glass, cathedral style roof, often with ornate detailing along the center of the roof. Different styles of conservatory include Georgian (Edwardian), Victorian and gable.
* Screen enclosure/screened porch: a screen enclosure or screened porch is distinguished because it uses mesh screen as opposed to glass.
With so many options available, there's bound to be a sunroom style that fits your home. And regardless of the style you choose, adding a sunroom is a room addition unlike any other!
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