Work with your solarium manufacturer

Sunroom additions are among the most in-demand home improvement projects, with their popularity increasing every year. By choosing one of the best solarium manufacturers, you will have access to expert advice on which solarium design will work best with the architectural style of your home and the needs of your family. You will have no problem finding a well-known and respected solarium manufacturer with a simple internet search.

Get the right solar glass

Look for a sunroom manufacturer that can incorporate high-performance glass into your sunroom as it will minimize both heat gain and loss. In fact, it is common for a sunroom manufacturer to offer several different types of energy saving glass, including double-glazed or argon gas windows. Also ask your prospective sunroom manufacturer about an insulated ceiling and floor for your sunroom if you want to further reduce energy costs.

You'll get the most value for your sunroom dollars if you can find a sunroom manufacturer that offers three- or four-season sunrooms. These additions to the home can vary in style, from very basic rooms with glass partitions to greenhouses with glass walls and ceilings. You can choose a sunroom shape from a simple square to an elegant octagon, and have your exterior finished in any of a variety of materials, from wood to vinyl, aluminum, vinyl or aluminum clad wood.

Your sunroom manufacturer will likely recommend that if you expect your sunroom to be used regularly that you connect it to your home's heating and cooling system. However, any that are used occasionally can be built with a separate climate control system.

Designing your Sunroom

When you are in the design phase of your sunroom project, the sunroom manufacturer will need information about the sun exposure of the location where the sunroom will be located. Knowing your sun exposure will allow your sunroom manufacturer to determine the best type of high-performance glass to install on your Sunrooms.

While your sunroom manufacturer will undoubtedly have a large collection of standard sunroom designs that you can choose from, most sunroom manufacturers will be happy to create a custom design using information on how you will be using the sunroom, where the closest trees are and what views you want to be visible from the sunroom.

Manufacturers provide custom designs based on the intended use of the room, the desired style, the sun exposure of the lot, the location of nearby trees, and the desired view.