Seasonal use of Sunrooms Explained | |
What is the difference between a four season sunroom, a three season sunroom or a two season sunroom? The amount of seasons per year that these rooms can be used is what determines the way people refer to these types of sunrooms. So if you want to use your sunroom year round and you live in a climate that requires that your home be heated to be comfortable, you need an insulated and heated sunroom. Therefore a four season sunroom. If you insulate and don't install heat you will be limited to the amount of seasons your room will be comfortable perhaps two or three seasons. Insulation does not generate heat."Anatomy of a four season sunroom" | |
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First the floor structure is built and insulated to meet or exceed the local building codes in your area. |
Next the walls and roof are constructed and insulated to meet or exceed the local building codes in your area. To see a close up of the wall insulation Click Here |
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All walls and ceiling need to be finished with suitable materials to your taste. Now the correct amount of heat and electrical is installed to satisfy the local codes in your area. |
This four season sunroom is super insulated with sprayed in place Icynene foam insulation. |
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