Frequently Asked Questions About Sunrooms

1. How much do sunrooms cost?
2. Can I use my sunroom year round?
3. Can I get shades with my solarium?
4. Can I heat my new addition with my home furnace?
5. Do I have to get a permit to build my new sunroom?
6. What does Low-E mean?
7. What is a U-Value?
8. What is Warm Edge Technology?
9. What is safety-tempered glass?
10. What is Azurlite® Glass?
11. In what type of room can I select double pane insulated glass?
12. Why should I use insulated glass?
1. How much do sunrooms cost?
Each sunroom is unique. Patio Enclosures, Inc. manufactures every sunroom to fit each customer's needs. Many factors determine the cost such as: foundation, where and how we would attach to your house, local building code requirements, and your design ideas. These are just a few of the factors that will determine the cost. That is why we offer a free, no obligation, in-home design consultation. Call our local office today and let us help you design your dream.
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2. Can I use my sunroom year round?
Yes. Patio Enclosures Inc. manufactures several types of sunrooms which are designed to be heated and cooled. Our ComfortView Vinyl Sunroom with 7/8" thick dual sealed glass is available with a wide range of glass options including our super high-performance glass for the utmost comfort. Our ComfortView Aluminum Sunroom features 1" dual-sealed insulated glass which adds to the efficiency of our 100% thermally engineered aluminum frames. Both of these rooms would come with a 6" Super Foam Roof with close to an R-30 insulation value! Our Solariums and Conservatories are also designed to be heated and air conditioned in accordance with local building codes. Our unequalled variety of year round products and our experience in building them has taught us that many factors must be considered when designing a year round sunroom. In addition to high performance glass, you also need a thermally engineered frame system and well insulated roof and floor. An additional consideration is a shading system which could improve thermal performance as well as providing privacy and glare control. Your local design professional will discuss your options to help you make your dream a reality during the free, no obligation, in-home Design Consultation .
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3. Can I get shades with my solarium?
Yes. We sell a solarium shading system that will help maintain the perfect indoor temperature for your new room.
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4. Can I heat my new addition with my home furnace?
No. We can install a separate zone heating and air conditioning unit for your sunroom.
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5. Do I have to get a permit to build my new sunroom?
Patio Enclosures, Inc. follows each city's local building codes. If your city requires a building permit, Patio Enclosures, Inc. can assist in the process.
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6. What does Low-E mean?
Low-E refers to an object's ability to absorb and reflect heat and light energy. High-E objects, like dark clothing, absorb heat. Low-E objects, like light clothing, reflect heat and light.
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7. What is a U-Value?
A U-Value is an insulation rating for transparent objects like glass. The lower the U-Value, the better the insulation.
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8. What is Warm Edge Technology?
Warm Edge refers to the type of spacer material used to separate the panes of glass in an insulated window unit. Our Super Spacer® stands up against the world's toughest tests for durability and helps our customers avoid condensation.
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9. What is safety-tempered glass?
Tempered glass is desirable as a safety precaution. (We are a member of the Safety Glazing Certification Council). We heat and cool our tempered glass in our state-of-the-art oven. This process changes the molecular structure of the glass and strengthens it. Also, if an accidental break happens, tempered glass keeps you safe by breaking into tiny pieces instead of sharp glass shards.
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10. What is Azurlite® glass?
Azurlite® solar tinted glass incorporates a slight blue tint that provides your home with reduced glare and UV protection. Azurlite® also reduces direct solar heat gain.
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11. In what type of room can I select double pane insulated glass?
Double pane insulated glass can be used in AllView , AllView Elite , ComfortView Aluminum and ComfortView Vinyl sunrooms. The double pane insulated glass is available in Clear & Clear, Clear & Azurlite®, Clear & SolarBronze® and Clear & Self-Cleaning.
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12. Why should I use insulated glass?
We recommend insulated glass if you would like to extend the seasons in your new Sunroom . Insulated glass also helps improve your heating and cooling performance in your new addition.
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