Three Plans to Warm Any Sunroom New York NY

Conservatory style sunrooms maximize sun light entering the room.

The word “sunroom” alone has a wonderful connotation of warmth and relaxation. If you’re planning to add or renovate one, you want to design it for optimal warmth and light. The following three designs are examples of what is possible to achieve with the addition of a sunroom to your home.

Conservatory

The term conservatory is used to refer to a sunroom with a pitched roof. Available in Victorian (beautiful ornate construction) and Georgian (stately) designs, conservatories come with aluminum, wood, or vinyl frames. To ensure energy efficiency, look for insulated Conservaglass Plus™ roof systems, and Conservaglass-insulated floor systems.

Because of its unique architectural design, a conservatory maximizes sun exposure, so care should be taken when selecting flooring and furniture. Engineered hardwood flooring, unlike traditional hardwood flooring, is specially engineered to withstand high temperatures without warping and twisting. Concrete floors are another option for flooring. Electric underfloor heating is a great way to heat your window-clad sunroom in colder climates. It is also a hidden heating source so it won’t interfere with your beautiful décor. Cane, wicker, or rattan furniture are the best choices for furnishing your conservatory. Available in several different colors and fabrics, these materials are durable under intense sun-exposure.

Curved

A curved sunroom can come in any sha...

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