A townhome on a Memorial-area ravine takes advantage of the ample shade with this fully furnished screened porch. Photo by Sarah Gandy.
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As Houston’s steamy summer slides on, you might find yourself looking out the windows of your air conditioned house or office, thinking, “It’s such a pretty day. I’d love to be outside, but it’s so hot.” One of the great things about living in the Bayou City is that we have close to 300 days of sunshine every year. But even the hardiest Houston supporter will admit, August and September might best be enjoyed inside. Hanging out housebound doesn’t mean you have to give up on your love of the outdoors, however. The solution to experiencing Houston’s glorious sunny summers without the sticky heat: the sunroom. Whether you’re looking to build a sunroom or screen room or renovate the one you have, a sunroom is the perfect way to bring the outdoors in. “Sunrooms and screen rooms are two different things,” says Ed Gosline, of Sun Fun Enclosures, a Stafford company that’s been in business since 1982. Specializing in patio, pool and porch enclosures, Gosline and his team have helped clients find all sorts of innovative ways to enjoy the sun. He explains that screen rooms are built around a frame that is designed for natural ventilation, provided by the screens. Sunrooms are usually permanent structures, with double-pane glass, and are often built right onto a house.
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How do you know which one might be right for your home? Gosline says talking with your sunroom builder is the important first step. “We’ll come out and look at a homeowner’s existing property and foundation and try to figure out which structure will work best within the space,” he says. “It might be that we can build something onto the side of the home, or a better option could be a screen room or patio in the backyard.” Builders say it’s important to consider what you’re going to use your sunroom for, as you decide what renovations are required or the kind of structure you need. If you’re using it as a place to gather with friends and kick back with a glass of wine, or a place where your pets can get some fresh air without being outside for long hours, a screened-in enclosure with a small air conditioning unit may well do the trick. However, if you want a room that doubles as living space, say an office with a view, you’re looking at an addition to your home. “One of our clients is a writer,” says Ali Zare, whose Affordable Sunrooms has been building sun structures for the last 23 years. “And her sunroom has great walls of double-paned glass and a waterfall outside. She uses it for her office.” Zare says that a permanent structure like the writer’s sunroom gives you the opportunity to use your sunroom throughout the year. The double-paned glass provides insulation, and the central air conditioning keeps it cool. Sometimes, he says, he’ll encounter situations where a home had a sunroom with a Leaving rafters exposed and clear coating wood surfaces rather than staining yields a rustic look. Photo by Sarah Gandy.
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