MA Home Addition Contractors Can Turn Your Sunroom into a Four Seasons Room
One of the most rewarding home additions in MA is transforming a three-season sunroom into a room that can be enjoyed year-round. There’s no denying in Massachusetts, most residents prefer to spend most of their winter days indoors. By making strategic improvements to a sunroom, home improvement contractors in Wellesley are able to give homeowners welcome extra square footage they can make use of when they are relegated to the warmth of their homes. Having more room to spread out is always a benefit!
Three-Season Rooms Versus Four-Season Rooms: What’s the Difference?
As the names indicate, three-season sunrooms aren’t designed to be used during winter. They’re built to allow a home’s residents to enjoy beautiful views of the outdoors without being bothered by insects or the elements. Four-season rooms are designed to be used year-round. Either setup adds valuable square footage to a home. Many homeowners use their sunrooms as “bonus rooms” that serve as lounging/reading areas, craft rooms, playrooms, homework rooms, workout rooms or extra dining space when they’re hosting guests. The beauty of a sunroom is you can make it whatever you wish to make it!
Talk to your home improvement contractor about four season sunrooms.
How Home Addition Contractors in MA Can Retrofit Your Sunroom
In three words, the approach contractors will use to turn your sunroom into a four-seasons room is this: insulation, insulation, insulation. Insulation blocks cold and wind from infiltrating into the room and making it uncomfortably frigid. Additionally, if your sunroom’s windows are not energy-efficient, your Wellesley home improvement contractor will probably recommend upgrading your windows to thicker, double- or triple-paned energy-efficient models. Windows will also be sealed and gaps between windows and walls filled in with caulk. In some instances, contractors may recommend installing a heated floor or incorporating your home’s HVAC system into the sunroom if it is not already. Overall, upgrading a sunroom is one of the more affordable options for home additions in MA. The space already exists; it simply needs to be retrofitted with materials to help keep the cold out and the heat in.
What You Can Do to Add Warmth to Your Four-Season Room
Even after your contractor has worked his magic and weather-proofed your sunroom, you’ll still have the same struggles to keep that room warm as you do warming the rest of your home. To get through the winter comfortably, here are some simple steps you can take:
- Cover tile or wood floors with rugs
- Hang insulated curtains over windows
- Equip the room with portable space heaters
- Keep plenty of blankets easily accessible
- Opt for “warm” colors, such as reds, browns and oranges, for your décor and paint. This can actually trick your mind into feeling a space is warmer than it is.
- Burn candles or incense to create a cozy, warm feeling in the room
Winter is fast approaching! If you’d love to be able to comfortably use your sunroom in the frigid months to come, contact us at Colony Home Improvement for a consultation.