Unique Outdoor Patio Enclosures
Posted by David Swanson on September 8th, 2008 filed in Real EstateUnique Patio Enclosures
There are uniquely beautiful ways to add a patio enclosure to your home. In doing so you would be creating an outdoor space that could be used all year round.
The enclosed patio space is a great place for a ping-pong table. It is also a secluded and comfortable space for reading in the fresh air. Being enclosed and protected from the elements a patio ceiling fan could be added for additional comfort.
By installing outdoor patio enclosures, the area can be used virtually all year long, regardless of the weather and outdoor temperature. Heating ducts can be added to the existing furnace or gas or electric space heaters can be used in the winter. Portable air conditioners make them usable even in the heat of the summer.
An outdoor patio enclosure is an easy way to add that extra den or bonus room to your home. If your existing patio has a cement slab currently in place and a sturdy patio cover or roof, you would only have to add the walls and windows.
After installing outdoor patio enclosures you can furnish the space to be comfortable in any season. An outdoor fireplace creates a cozy spot in a cool summer evening as well as during the winter months.
When considering outdoor patio enclosures there are a lot of options. Easy-slide windows with screens adjust to your comfort instantly! You can install floor to ceiling windows with screens for maximum light & air. Some of these options are permanent and some are removable. Most can be converted from sunroom to screenroom in just a few seconds.
Does Your Family Need Another Room?
If a family already has a patio, they may decide to convert it into a play room, or a changing room for their swimming pool and use outdoor patio enclosures to seal the deal. A word of caution with outdoor patio enclosures however, is to make sure there is enough of a foundation and support for walls and a roof before starting the job.
Construction of outdoor patio enclosures is less expensive and easy. The major consideration would be that the roof is properly supported on a solid foundation. To dress up a cement slab foundation you can add flooring made of tile, brick or pavers.
Installation of a glass room addition, sunroom or patio enclosure can often take less than two weeks and causes minimal disruption (debris, dust, etc.). Permits and design fees are either unnecessary or less costly. The existing electrical and plumbing in your home can be utilized. Best of all, a outdoor patio enclosures don’t require substantial modifications to your home.