Is a sunroom less expensive than a room addition?

• <div><p>Building a sunroom is usually less expensive than the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-do-home-additions-cost.htm">cost of building a home addition</a>, but it depends on the type of sunroom. A four-season sunroom will cost more than a home addition because it’s basically a home addition with larger, more expensive windows. All other types of sunrooms will be more affordable than a home addition of an equivalent size because they don’t have insulation, heating, cooling, electrical connections, or plumbing.</p></div>

How long do screened-in porches last?

• <div><p>With proper maintenance, the average life span of a screened-in porch is six to eight years for the screens themselves, but the foundation and structure can last for 50 to 100 years. To keep your screened-in porch in good shape, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-porch-screens.htm">clean your porch screens</a> regularly, patch holes, re-seal the wood as needed, and address any foundational issues right away.</p></div>

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Q: What’s the difference between a Florida room and a screened-in porch?

• <div><p>A Florida room is a home addition that has finished walls with windows lining the perimeter, while a screened-in porch, also known as an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-arizona-rooms.htm">Arizona room</a>, lacks windows and instead has screens to maintain constant ventilation. Florida rooms provide longer enjoyment throughout the year because they&rsquo;re closed off and will naturally get heated from the sun, while a screened-in porch will just be the same temperature as the ambient air. </p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a sunroom and a solarium?

• <div><p>A solarium is built almost entirely out of glass, whereas a sunroom is built using other materials for the walls and ceiling, with some windows added to the walls and possibly a skylight in the ceiling. However, the sunroom uses significantly less glass compared to the solarium. The solarium may not hold heat as well as a sunroom when built in colder climates. A sunroom can use different materials for insulation, and heating and cooling systems can more easily supplement the energy gained from sunlight.</p></div>

Q: What adds more value: a sunroom or a deck?

• <div><p>A sunroom will add more value to your home than a deck, but with a much higher up-front cost. Depending on its construction and function, a sunroom may be counted as additional living space, while a deck is strictly an outdoor feature. Both will increase your home&rsquo;s value, but the sunroom will have a much bigger effect.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
He was honest and transparent. Timely and dependable. He cares about his customers. Installed security cameras and has worked on other projects for me. I plan on hiring him to build a new roof over our patio. Iâ m looking forward to having him work on this for me.
Salcon Roofing
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Reviewed in August 2024
This was a job done by professionals. I understand what was going to be done, was kept informed, and the finished project was excellent. Our garage floor and entryway was epoxied. Our patio was extended. Nick has his 10,000 hours in his profession.
Diamond Flooring
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Reviewed in January 2024
Jose did a great job on our backyard patio!
J Alfaro's Construction
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Reviewed in June 2017
Excellent service...and, based on what I have seen, an excellent product. We currently live in a different state, so I have not seen the patio in person yet. However, our tenants state that it is great and it looks so in the pictures. What I do know is that 1) they beat the other bidders in...
TT & T Contractor
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Reviewed in September 2016
We had our initial installation of a screened area on our back porch that leads out to our pool and our front entry to our home. The doors on the back patio were broken and inoperable within weeks. They came back and told us they needed to be greased. After a few days they were in the same...
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Reviewed in September 2014
I live in a 1950s house with a huge backyard. There wasn't any type of back deck/patio area when I bought the home, so I researched companies to build an entire screened-in porch from scratch. Larry Hubble, the owner of Lone Star Patio in BCS, was extremely professional and made me feel very...
Lone Star Patio
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Reviewed in March 2012
They were there when they agreed to be, They worked around my plants and shrubs and patio furniture which they put back in place when complete and cleaned the area. Everyone that has seen it has been very impressed and several have said they were going to contact them to do work for them.
Lone Star Patio
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Reviewed in December 2011
Junior has done good work for me for many years. I found him through a friend that sold real estate. Over the years, he has put in french drain systems, done my yard mowing and maintenance, built patios and other concrete works, painted chimneys, repaired my fences, fixed my sprinkler...
Aguilar Lawn Care
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Reviewed in November 2010
Prompt return call and estimate. Prompt service. They left my property spotless! All the sawdust was blown off of the decks, patios and driveway. They left the grounds cleaner than they found them. They also gave me an Angie's List discount. Best of all, I misread the contract and overpaid...
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